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Pike River widow: 'I'm ready for jail if it eases my pain'

Pike River widow Anna Osborne is set to self-medicate with medicinal marijuana - even if the move turns her into a criminal.

Holidays Act is landing businesses in hot water

COMMENT: Why is this legislation so difficult to comply with and which types of businesses are most at risk?

Lecretia Seales - a courageous campaign

Sentenced to death, a lawyer set out to gain the right to choose how she would die.

Editorial: Dying wish ensures real debate

Search for New Zealander of Year recalls ethical dilemma of terminally-ill lawyer's legal battle for right to end her own life.

KiwiSaver: Moving out could come at a cost

You can make a standard KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal without the additional top-up from the HomeStart grant. Helen Twose talks about the rules.

Air NZ, Air China alliance approved

A strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Air China has received government approval.

Foreign speculator tax forges ahead

The IRD IS proposing a withholding tax of 33 percent of a vendor's gain on a sale, or 10 percent of the total purchase price.

Wal-Mart phasing out sales of assault weapons

The company says it's due to a lack of consumer demand and the politics surrounding gun violence.

Top scientists call for more no-fishing marine reserves

Two of New Zealand's most renowned marine scientists have argued for more "no-take" marine reserves, where fishing of any kind is banned.

Password law for Customs 'necessary'

A change to legislation could see people forced to provide a password or access to their electronic device while travelling.

Govt extending anti-money laundering provisions

The Ministry of Justice is considering extend anti-money laundering legislation to cover specific professions.

Job reforms not enough, says union

Unfair employment practices including zero-hours contracts are not going to be solved by National's latest measures, politicians and a union representative say.

NZX 'strongly opposes' Unlisted exemption

NZX says a lack of basic shareholder protections could tarnish the reputation of the country's capital markets.

Tribunal needed for funding fairness

Lawyers taking rising numbers of special education cases say an independent tribunal is needed to ensure funding decisions are resolved fairly.

Editorial: Adams' safety reform sends bold message

Justice Minister Amy Adams declared she wanted the crime of corporate manslaughter to be added to the workplace health and safety reform legislation currently before Parliament.

Ngati Whatua files legal action

Auckland iwi Ngati Whatua has confirmed it will seek a judicial review of Government’s plan to sell off Crown land to private developers.

Leo Schep: Ecstasy not a safe party drug

Although the effects of the party drug ecstasy are transient and may not require medical attention, complications of severe toxicity have occurred, says Leo Schep.

Steep fines if trees hit power lines

Aucklanders are being warned they could face fines of up to $10,000 and daily penalties for not keeping their trees and other vegetation away from power lines.