New ZealandQuake: Peters' wants tough looting lawsNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters is calling for tough new laws around looting after three houses were burgled in the aftermath of this morning's quake.14 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandSpy warrants need 'tightening up' - watchdogThe spying watchdog has urged Parliament to "tighten up" the warranting regime for New Zealand's intelligence agencies.09 Nov 11:30 PM
New Zealand'No chance' Govt will legalise euthanasiaA major inquiry into euthanasia is taking place, but the Govt has already concluded it will not lead to any changes in New Zealand.07 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandNew law takes sparkle out of school galaConcerns over the impacts of new health and safety legislation have seen the cancellation of a popular school gala day and fireworks display.04 Nov 06:00 PM
OpinionWritten constitution unwanted and unwarrantedCOMMENT: Palmer and Butler are drawing public attention to the benefits of our current constitutional arrangements.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandProtest restrictions for historic US ship visitProtest boats will be banned from parts of Auckland's harbour during a historic visit by a United States warship.27 Oct 12:22 AM
WorldSoldiers ordered to pay back bonusesThousands of US servicemen have been told to pay back enlistment bonuses, a decade after signing up for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.26 Oct 04:50 PM
New ZealandMissing for 6 weeks: Patient found deadTwo investigations are under way into the suspected suicide of a mental health patient who had fled a psychiatric hospital and was missing for weeks.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew food laws could hike childcare pricesNew food safety laws are forcing childcare centres to stop providing food for kids, or increase fees, the Early Childhood Council says.26 Oct 02:51 AM
OpinionOpinion: Simplified constitution critical for futureCOMMENT: Geoffrey Palmer and Andrew Butler reply to concerns written document would be ponderous undertaking.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandACC law derails hip compensation claimsKiwi claimants are pressing on with their bid to have a hip maker punished.21 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandSwimming pool fencing rules relaxedA raft of changes to safety rules for swimming pools will save lives, the Government says - but some are not convinced.20 Oct 05:53 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorMcIvor: Pot-luck pain relief a cop-outCOMMENT: Australia has cleared the way for medical cannabis to be grown and distributed and it must only be a matter of time before NZ do the same.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedicinal cannabis costs set to tumbleThe cost of medicinal cannabis is set to tumble after Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne approved a Canadian pain relief product.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLecretia 'wouldn't have chosen voluntary euthanasia'Having the choice was what mattered to Lecretia.14 Oct 06:03 AM
PoliticsTelcos say they won't volunteer info to spiesTelecommunications companies are concerned about a proposal which will allow companies to volunteer suspicious information about their customers to spying agencies.13 Oct 03:27 AM
OpinionIan Hyslop: Child protection laws regressiveCOMMENT: The Government's proposed reforms to our child protection laws are regressive, myopic and likely to have unfortunate outcomes for children.11 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionTony Holman: We need a constitution to protect democracyCOMMENT: Almost every country has a written constitution, whereas New Zealand has only 'scraps of legislation' uncodified and largely unintelligible.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the end of the Kiwi OE?Watch NZH Focus: The days of Kiwis heading to the UK could be numbered as the British Government announces a crack-down on visas for students and skilled workers.04 Oct 05:51 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: Gangs of NZAs a gang member held a knife to his throat, Jarrod Gilbert wondered if he was about to die.04 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Law must back teachersThe news that teachers fear legal action for stopping school fights underlines what a hard job school teaching must be.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegal problem delays Ministry guidelinesThe release of seclusion and restraint guidelines to teachers faced with violent and extreme situations has been delayed due to legal problems.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeachers fear assault chargesTeachers are demanding to know if they risk police charges for physically separating school fights or defending themselves when students attack.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seize $435m worth of assets since 2009More than $435 million worth of property, cars, cash and other assets has been frozen in New Zealand under a contentious law used 25 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandLocals speak out on new cat ownership planBy Shauni Jamesshauni.james@dailypost.co.nz / Circle_see_more_DP.eps / CATS: Katie Hickey, pictured with her cat Bugsy, thinks cats 22 Sep 06:23 AM
OpinionReal crime is judging assisted-death choiceCOMMENT: The Care Alliance are essentially saying they know what is best for this patient. That staggering arrogance is the real crime.20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionFear behind decision to keep dad's name secretCOMMENT: The rewrite of the Social Security Act is a good time to abolish the sanctions altogether.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPraise for family violence law revampAn overhaul of family violence law which includes flagging all offences on criminal records and making victim safety the priority has been applauded.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoko case prompts fight to change lawAt the Justice for Moko rally staged in Napier three months ago Napier City Councillor and former police detective Keith Price drew 13 Sep 04:57 PM
OpinionSpy bill lacking robust privacy protectionCOMMENT: Although it may be an improvement on earlier legislation governing spying the bill still contains many flaws.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EditorialOnline school plan deserves a chanceEducation Minister Hekia Parata is eager to promote change in New Zealand schools.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionProhibition - it should be bannedCOMMENT: The deeper I delve into the issue, however, the more I am struck by just how frightening the consequences of prohibition are.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpy agency bill gets wide supportThe GCSB will be able to spy on Kiwis on "national security" grounds but the definition of "national security" is yet to be decided.18 Aug 06:50 AM
New ZealandNew children's agency announcedA stand-alone ministry that will replace Child, Youth and Family has been officially named as the Ministry for Vulnerable Children.17 Aug 11:03 PM
