WorldAdultery in line for law changeLegislators in New Hampshire are voting to repeal a law dating back to 1791 that outlaws adultery.18 Apr 10:18 PM
New ZealandSex-change attacker's court pleaA transgender woman convicted of indecency and sex attacks on boys was to be deported - but has been given a chance to stay in NZ to complete her transformation.13 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandTwo mums finally officialA bill which will allow a 21-year-old woman to list two women as her mothers on her birth certificate passed in Parliament last night.09 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia: Atheists are terroristsSaudi Arabia has introduced a series of new laws which define atheists as terrorists, according to a report from Human Rights Watch.01 Apr 09:56 PM
New ZealandDangers in reporting of suicidesWhen media report the method in which somebody ends their own life, it can result in copycat suicide, the Law Commission says.01 Apr 06:18 AM
OpinionStuart McCutcheon: Govt plan threatens varsities' autonomyThe Government has introduced into Parliament legislation that will significantly threaten the autonomy and international reputation of our universities, writes Stuart McCutcheon.31 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink-drive loophole slams shutGovernment will introduce a "one-strike" policy for suspected drink-drivers who evade prosecution because medical staff cannot extract a blood sample.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPorn law's pot paradoxThe maximum penalty for possessing a book about growing marijuana will be higher than actually growing it, MPs considering a new child porn bill have heard.05 Mar 11:38 PM
EmploymentTime for holidays reform, says law firmA leading law firm is calling for changes to how leave is calculated and paid out but a union leader is warning workers could lose out.05 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuUrewera animals to be exterminated under law changeTrout, deer, pigs and other exotic species would have to be culled from the Ureweras under a law change before Parliament, fishers and hunters are warning Government.05 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Dog-law emphasis on owner rights is barking madThe "right to enjoy owning dogs" has to be protected, even at the cost of 20,000 human victims, writes Brian Rudman.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMigrant worker abuse crackdownImmigration officers will gain police-like powers to enter and search homes without a warrant under law changes designed to stamp out exploitation of migrants.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: 'Straws' dry out mud for motorway upgradeOn a recent trip along the Northwestern Motorway I noticed, in the strip between Pt Chevalier and Te Atatu, strange things sticking out of the ground.03 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldBrotherhood's battle HQ an old London kebab shopIt is an unlikely setting from which to launch a fightback against Egypt's new military rulers.13 Jan 07:06 PM
New ZealandDisabled kids 'abandoned'Child care law changes sought by lobby group after children denied right to family life.07 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldChina set to cash in on pot boomAs legalisation of marijuana spreads, Chinese companies have the patents ready to exploit new markets.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlain packaged tobacco debate beginsParliament will begin its debate on plain packaging for tobacco early next year, Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia has confirmed.16 Dec 10:05 PM
OpinionEditorial: Latest sell out to Hollywood further delays self relianceEditorial: What is it about Hollywood that causes the Government to go weak at the knees?16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Navigating the line between party and paralytic requires maturityAs a teenager, there is a huge pressure to accept the cool pragmatism of "this is how it is" when it comes to binge drinking, writes Verity Johnson.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Privacy Commissioner namedWellington lawyer John Edwards will replace Marie Shroff as the New Zealand's third Privacy Commissioner.10 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandMore trains, buses for drinkersMore trains and buses will be running in Auckland when new drinking laws begin next week.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt should curb its love of regulationEditorial: Regulation appeals to governments because it is the easiest response to a problem. But each affects people's freedom in some way.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew law wrings out 'happy hour'Some bars' and restaurants' "happy hour" promotions will be outlawed under alcohol reforms which come into force next month.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionMai Chen: New law will help to challenge bullyingIt will give citizens the ability to challenge bullying in its modern form, empowering people to change the way they treat themselves and each other, writes Mai Chen.14 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentCunliffe slams 'Trader John' as SkyCity bill passes voteLabour leader David Cunliffe took the attack to Prime Minister John Key as the Government backed a convention centre deal with SkyCity.12 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentSkyCity deal bill passesA bill paving the way for SkyCity's $402m convention centre has passed its final reading in Parliament, but Labour says they will not be bound by the 'shonky' deal.12 Nov 04:26 AM
EmploymentCasino risks kept a secretInformation about the harm caused by the SkyCity convention centre deal was withheld because it was considered commercially sensitive, official papers show.04 Nov 09:27 PM
WorldThe harsh reality of sharia lawWith a swing of his powerful arm, a prison guard landed a wicked-looking cane on a dummy wearing the white uniform of convicts in Brunei.28 Oct 04:30 PM
