EmploymentGovt passes 'tea-break' billA law which takes away the legal right to a tea break and weakens collective bargaining has taken line honours as the first law change passed in National’s third term.30 Oct 04:49 AM
Employment'Tea-break' bill almost lawThe Government's Employment Relations Amendment Bill is best known for its removal of guaranteed rest and meal breaks. What else does it do?28 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Judicial law rewrite isn't pay answerYesterday the Court of Appeal decided the act meant something more: that women have the right to be paid the same as men doing a different job if the work is comparable.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLaser hit plane with 118 passengersA man who pointed a laser at a passenger plane carrying 118 people as it came in to Auckland Airport has been told by a judge "there's no more partying".21 Oct 11:35 PM
Economy$500k 'illegal house' claim draws fireA suggestion by the Finance Minister councils are increasing poverty through poor planning rules that drive housing costs higher has been labelled 'simplistic'.08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDeborah Hart: Arbitration helping to solve thorny domestic issuesDeborah Hart writes: Family law arbitration, the latest conflict-resolution tool for people seeking resolutions for difficult domestic circumstances, marks another milestone.06 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldUS eyes up cloud users in EuropePrivate information stored online by European computer users could be scrutinised by American law enforcement agencies.28 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: What does sitting on cross benches actually mean?Winston Peters' talk of sitting on Parliament's cross benches after the election - rather than entering a coalition or propping up a minority government - has never sounded totally convincing.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt plans to get tough on gangsDrug-sniffer beagles could soon be used at domestic airports and ferry terminals as part of a plan to intercept drug shipments and large amounts of cash moved by gangs.04 Aug 09:20 PM
New ZealandLower drink-drive limit likely to passOne of the National-led Govt's final acts in Parliament this term will be to lower the legal drink-driving limit, which means motorists will face stricter rules before Christmas.29 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessLandlord lashes out at quake lawHeritage building owners are struggling financially, unable to upgrade their places, breaching banking covenants and forced to sell properties cheaply, says a landlord.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLaw comes down heavily on hand-held laser pointersCarrying high-powered laser pointers in a public place without a reasonable excuse will soon be illegal.23 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentHotel didn't pay worker for six monthsA hotel that reportedly didn't pay one of its workers for nearly six months, underpaid her husband, and withheld wages from both, has to pay the couple nearly $80,000.22 Jul 11:35 PM
WorldGreg Ansley: Anglican priests may report serious crime confessionsAustralia's Anglican priests will be free to report serious crimes revealed to them during confessions, ending a church law that has its roots in the 12th century.03 Jul 11:53 PM
New ZealandSynthetic drug ban for poor suburbs?The sale of synthetic drugs could be banned in poor suburbs such as Otara, Mangere and Henderson and small residential shopping centres under a new proposal.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt unveils new anti-corruption law changesJustice Minister Judith Collins has unveiled a range of law changes to crack down on corruption, organised crime and bribery in New Zealand.25 Jun 06:33 AM
New ZealandAnimal testing 'essential' - DunnePeter Dunne warned Government that banning the synthetic drug testing on animals would give momentum to wider campaigns to remove all animal trials.24 Jun 04:17 AM
New ZealandClark: UN bid means extra work for NZEx-Prime Minister Helen Clark says going for a seat on the UN Security Council is part of the responsibility of membership of the UN for countries like NZ.17 Jun 09:29 PM
OpinionEditorial: Glenn report's burden of proof change a step too farEditorial: The most contentious idea involves changing the burden of proof so it lies with the perpetrators of child abuse and domestic violence, not the victims.17 Jun 04:15 PM
New ZealandSuicide reporting restrictions easedMedia will be able to report on some suicides more openly under new government proposals, which focus more narrowly on the publication of details most likely to cause harm.22 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandFree police checks to be scrappedPolice will soon make a step towards "user pays" by charging for criminal checks for the first time.20 May 09:24 PM
New ZealandPM vetoes animal testing for drugsA law change to take synthetic drugs off the shelves will be passed under urgency by tomorrow afternoon.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo animal testing on legal highs - KeyPrime Minister John Key has ruled out any animal testing on legal high products.04 May 08:31 PM
EmploymentIs this why women earn less than men?Women earn less than men because they are seen as pushovers when they don't negotiate hard and are seen as "ball-breakers" when they do, a psychologist says.21 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandTraders knew inspectors were absentWanaka traders threw open their doors this Easter after being secretly told there would be no Labour inspectors around to catch them, it's been reported.21 Apr 08:22 PM
