Latest from Legislation

Letters: Traffic-free cycle ride wonderful

The whole of human history will undertake a violent swerve. -- L.E. Fitton

Chester Borrows: Need to hit the right target

The risk aversion of police is such that they deny the return of many firearms licences.

Waitangi report throws open question of water ownership

Group pledges to test in court whether Maori have native title in water.

Draft of Government's gun laws leaked

The draft would allow doctors to pass on details of gun-owner patients to police.

Pubs keen to extend opening hours during RWC

Northland bars are backing a move to let them stay open till the end of late-night games.

Rental shake-up: Will owners have to endure bad tenants?

COMMENT: The Government's review of tenancy laws may remove 90-day eviction provision.

Chester Borrows: Voting in prisons a tiny step

There are a number of arguments in favour of allowing inmates to vote.

Déjà vu: Govt urged to ensure bars and sports clubs can serve alcohol for RWC games

David Seymour says the Govt should make clear bars and clubs can serve during the RWC.

Live: Abortion law passes first vote in Parliament 94-23

The legislation is the first major change to abortion laws in more than four decades.

Green MP thanks Fonterra for 'leadership'

Fonterra's leadership had been 'incredibly important' says Chloe Swarbrick.

Legalising euthanasia: Will NZ's new assisted-dying bill survive?

The End of Life Choice Bill now faces months of debate.

'My All Black father had dementia - now I have it too'

Wendy Reid on why she wants the right to die.

Lizzie Marvelly: Vote with your conscience not your party

COMMENT: Let 2019 be the year we make abortion safe, legal and accessible.

Doctors can refuse abortion referral, even with proposed law changes

Harrowing stories New Zealand 'pro-choice' advocacy group are hearing all the time.

Teuila Fuatai: Our backwards disability policies

COMMENT: Disabled Kiwis contending with the backwards processes from last century.

Police Association welcome tighter gun laws and national register

The Police Association has been calling for a national register of firearms for years.