Small BusinessLabour law changes madeA change is on the way for a controversial labour law that protects vulnerable workers when their job is restructured.30 Oct 03:59 AM
New ZealandHundreds busted for drug-drivingThe country's top road policing officer says most drugged drivers are not being charged by police for that crime because they're also being caught drink driving.18 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandCouncil weighs merging CCOsAuckland Council is considering cutting the number of unelected council-controlled organisations from seven to four.15 Oct 08:45 PM
New ZealandCouncil lends hand in power-bills fightWorkshop aims to explore provider switch for Turangi residents.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrinking ban extends to all of CBDProposal to outlaw liquor 24/7 in parks, cars, streets and cemetery to plug existing gaps.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMP seeks big adoption changesA Green MP says his bill to reform adoption law is much broader than gay adoption and will provide a much needed overhaul, including open adoptions.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandLegal aid law changes watered downJustice Minister Judith Collins has watered down legal aid reforms which aimed to save money by charging for family and civil disputes.09 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandKiwis in Aussie protest welfare reformsHundreds of New Zealanders living in Australia have signed a petition against social security laws which they say have created a Kiwi "underclass".07 Oct 04:42 AM
New ZealandNew police surveillance powersNew police search and surveillance laws have come into effect overnight, which will let more government agencies carry out surveillance operations.30 Sep 08:07 PM
New ZealandLobbying bill begins to worry MPsFears that chats with politicians while out shopping or at sport could breach code.26 Sep 10:26 PM
New ZealandCall for 'speedy passage' of alcohol billAuckland Mayor Len Brown is urging Parliament to pass the alcohol law reform legislation soon, so communities can prepare to use the new rules effectively.25 Sep 05:53 AM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Legal code of conduct for politicians neededAlexander Gillespie says we need to know that our politicians and public officials are trustworthy. Corruption 'hurts everyone who depends on the integrity of people in a position of authority."19 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSports major gainer from pokiesNew Zealand's most popular sports have taken nearly $1 billion in gambling proceeds in the last seven years, records show.19 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP electorate-seat rule be removed?The Electoral Commission recommends abolishing the rule that allocates list seats to parties which win an electorate seat but do not reach the required threshold of votes. Do you agree? Vote now.18 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionShould we allow voluntary euthanasia?Labour MP Maryan Street is proposing a law change to permit voluntary euthanasia under some circumstances. Two doctors argue the pros and cons. You can scroll down to the bottom of the page and vote 'Yes' or 'No' and also leave a comment.13 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentCleaners get $14k in job fightA cleaning company leading a campaign against part of the Employment Relations Act has again been hit with a fine for unjustifiably dimissing its employees.11 Sep 11:00 PM
KahuTuhoe sign $170m settlementTuhoe has reached an agreement with the Crown for a $170 million settlement of historic grievances, making it one of the largest settlements to date.11 Sep 01:40 AM
