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
New ZealandPolice oath law urgently neededParliament will urgently pass a law validating the oaths of returning police officers, before any of their actions since returning can be called into question.24 Oct 02:31 AM
OpinionEditorial: Overhaul of burial law not neededEditorial: A review of burial laws by the Law Commission has led to drastic and largely unnecessary recommendations.20 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldNew York state crackdown on short sub-letsEach night, people in apartments all over New York City are cleaning up, putting out fresh towels and clearing out.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer fights on for school foodLabour MP David Shearer will continue to push for free breakfasts and lunches in poorer schools despite no longer being leader of his party.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCasino lounge gets smoking reviewApproval for smoking in SkyCity's high-roller lounge may be stubbed out after it was challenged in the High Court.30 Sep 06:55 PM
New ZealandDVDs set to arrive in stores fasterGovernment planning to relax the rules on bringing in feature films but is extending ban on parallel imports.22 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandCompulsory screening for child workersA major law change which will introduce compulsory security screening of up to 376,000 people working with children has been unanimously backed in Parliament.18 Sep 12:29 AM
New ZealandJoyce's 'arm twisting' link to broadband deal - CunliffeEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce's "arm twisting" of would-be participants in a campaign fighting for lower internet prices is linked to the Government's "shabby deal" over ultra-fast broadband with network company Chorus, said Mr Cunliffe.16 Sep 06:23 AM
New ZealandJoyce's part in broadband fight revealedEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed he persuaded would-be participants in a campaign fighting for lower internet prices not to take part.15 Sep 11:03 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus and copper pricing - the debateTelecommunications Users association head Paul Brislen and Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe present both sides of the internet pricing debate.12 Sep 09:40 PM
New ZealandChild safety laws tighten checksSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett announced the new measures in compulsory screening as part of a wider package aimed at addressing child abuse.13 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentWorkers: We could not leave at nightAn Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCaution over child abuse changesMaori Party co-leader Tariana Turia says she will need some convincing over sweeping changes made in an effort to stop child abuse and death in New Zealand.13 Aug 05:39 AM
New ZealandAbuse suspects to be kept from kidsWide-ranging restraining orders will soon be in use to keep suspected child abusers away from children for up to 10 years.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrust lost, disability advocates warn GovtDisability advocates have warned the Government it could take years to regain their trust12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWoman's fight for recognition of mumsA bill which would allow a young New Zealander to have the names of both of her mothers on her birth certificate has passed its first hurdle in Parliament tonight.07 Aug 09:00 AM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Kiwi battlers losing power in economic apartheidWhen politicians talk about making the labour market more flexible, it means ensuring that the demand and supply of labour determines the wage rate. writes Peter Lyons.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia bill under party pressureLabour MP Maryan Street is under pressure to drop a member's bill which would legalise euthanasia.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJob hunting replaces focus on benefitsSickness will be at best only a temporary excuse to avoid work under the new welfare regime that came into force this week.15 Jul 05:30 PM
