New ZealandClaim fake cannabis ban won't workThose working in the 'legal highs' industry believe banning certain products will only lead to the creation of new ones. Urgent legislation before Parliament today will allow all 43 current synthetic cannabis products to be withdrawn from sale.01 Aug 08:13 PM
New ZealandDunne's law puts block on synthetic cannabisKronic and other synthetic cannabis will be pulled from New Zealand shelves within weeks - but...01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed-flag plan for at-risk childrenA "red flag" identifying at-risk children for schools, doctors and police is expected to be floated by the Government.22 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: The day I lunched with Rupert MurdochPress baron's real danger lies in his blatant influence on politicians and global economic policies, writes Bryan Gould18 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDesigner drugs a cat-and-mouse gameTake another look at your humble corner dairy - it's on the frontier of a new world of designer drugs. 15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncils asked for backing on gang-patch banBill would extend prohibition of insignia to all council property, such as public pools.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDunne: Kronic clamp-down in weeksA legal clamp-down on synthetic cannabis products is just weeks away, associate health minister Peter Dunne says. The Govt will "comprehensively and once and for all fix this situation", with the irresponsible synthetic cannabis industry...13 Jul 12:55 AM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles:</i> Tightening rules for campers a fine planIs the threat of a $200 instant fine going to deter the feckless minority of free campers?11 Jul 08:00 PM
WorldGillard's future hangs on selling carbon taxPM must please Greens and placate struggling voters if she is to succeed in pushing legislation through Parliament and regain shrinking popularity.08 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: No place here for burqaCulturalism, schmulteralism: Mask wearers want no part of the West except our privileges, according to Paul Holmes.08 Jul 05:30 PM
KahuFor Maori language to endure, we must speak itErima Henare says correct pronunciation is an important step in supporting the language.06 Jul 05:30 PM
