OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: SPCA joins with JacksonPeter Jackson is said to be enthusiastic about monitoring off-set conditions for animals used in film productions, writes John Drinnan.22 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandGay choice for churchesA bill to legalise same-sex marriage is likely to be amended to explicitly state that churches would not be forced to marry same-sex couples.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBill could ban hand-held lasersA bill making it an offence to possess a hand-held laser in a public place without reasonable excuse will be debated in Parliament.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: State needs option of civil casesEditorial: A financial penalty can bring as much public dishonour as a criminal conviction for an offending company or individual, and so it should.12 Nov 04:29 PM
OpinionPenny Hulse: Yes, we have an agenda - 'a better city'Vision is vital because Auckland's success will drive NZ's success, writes Penny Hulse05 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPrincipal slams Govt drug changesA Northland headmaster has written to John Key about his concerns over banning drug sniffer dogs from schools, saying it is "short-sighted nonsense".31 Oct 01:21 AM
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
