OpinionBrian Rudman: Give public voice in game of I SpyFar from being alarmed, the Key Government seems set to make the work of the spies, both their own and the overseas variety, even easier, writes Brian Rudman.18 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDTourismSkyCity convention deadline extendedThe New Zealand government and SkyCity Entertainment Group are giving themselves another fortnight to cut a deal on the terms for the casino and hotel operator to build a $402 million convention centre in Auckland in exchange for regulatory concessions.13 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandNew tax rules target overseas super paymentsInland Revenue is getting ready to clamp down on thousands of New Zealand residents who haven't been paying tax on withdrawals from their overseas superannuation schemes.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLotto bans party pills from outletsParty pills will be removed from many dairies and grocery stores earlier than expected after a Lotteries Commission crackdown.11 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionGehan Gunasekara: Orwell's worst nightmares looming largePrivacy scholars refer to the dangers of aggregation of data and the potential this affords for profiling of individuals and for making of assumptions, writes Gehan Gunasekara.10 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessDominos delivers pizza by droneDominos UK is using tech to take pizza boldly where no pizza has gone before by developing a remote controlled drone aircraft that delivers, writes Pat Pilcher.05 Jun 05:00 AM
OpinionDaniel Kelly: Shared responsibility for nature goes a long wayIt won't all work out, not without us; now, more than ever, we must tread quietly, writes Daniel Kellly. It is the responsibility of every individual to do so.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandOfficials to discuss arresting prostitutes and clientsCentral government politicians have called a roundtable meeting in Wellington tomorrow to look for ways to control street prostitution in South Auckland.28 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment to appeal legal aid decisionThe Government will appeal against a ruling that the new legal aid system is unlawful.27 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandCourts stick with legal aidThe courts will continue to operate with the current legal aid system for the timebeing despite the Court of Appeal ruling it unlawful.24 May 06:40 AM
TechnologyPolice create and fire 3D-printed gunsNew South Wales police have created and fired two 3D-printed firearms, the state police commissioner Andrew Scipione revealed in a press conference today.24 May 05:45 AM
OpinionEditorial: Raids report offers lessons for the futureEditorial: Police invaded the homes of people who were not suspects and gave them reason to think they were being detained while their houses were searched.22 May 05:30 PM
OpinionAaron Lim: GCSB legislation could prevent a Boston BombingOpposition to the GSCB legislation rely on their traditional response that NZ will become a "national security state.", writes Aaron Lim. This is exactly what NZ needs.22 May 02:43 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Law protecting Government, not disabledBrian Rudman asks, "What would the great Liberal and Labour social pioneers think of the cripple-bashing that occurred last week?"21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionAndrew Geddis: We owe it to ourselves to be outragedWhile the stakes may be small in the immediate case, this is about as big a deal as it gets in terms of our constitution, writes Andrew Geddis.21 May 05:30 PM
WorldPreschools may get right to bar unvaccinated childrenPreschools and childcare centres in New South Wales may be given the legal right to refuse to enrol children who have not been vaccinated.20 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandKey backs changes to carer's lawPrime Minister John Key has defended the urgent passing of controversial legislation which restricted who could be paid for caring for disabled family members.20 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeSplit over new finance adviser rulesTougher licensing rules for authorised financial advisers won't be introduced in a law change despite being suggested by the market regulator.12 May 05:30 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Spy bill papering over cracked masonryIt takes a special class of sleep-deprived conspiracist to imagine John Key would have welcomed, let alone engineered, the Aaron Gilmore brouhaha, writes Toby Manhire.09 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: More checks needed on spy powersEditorial: It is entirely reasonable to allow the GCSB to provide specialist help to other agencies. If this were not so, the SIS, for example, would have to spend millions acquiring the sophisticated equipment operated by the other agency.07 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPeters wants spy law updated fastNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he wants the GCSB law clarified as quickly as possible with as little politicking as possible.06 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentConcern over employment law changesEmployment law experts have expressed concerns about plans to fast-track decisions on disputes before the Employment Relations Authority.26 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandChurch wedding out for gay law advocateGay marriage law author Louisa Wall won't be able to marry her same-sex partner in her own Ratana Church.22 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Openness will help satisfy judges' criticsThe harshest critics of the justice system are doubtless underwhelmed by the contents of an overhaul that will make judges more accountable.21 Apr 05:29 PM
