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PM says country needs convention centre, downplays changes to gambling laws

Damien Grant: The spotlight's shining on me

'Moral panic' behind freedom camping legislation

Mining sector 'planning conservation land access'

Editorial: New copyright law deserves to get a fair go

Problem camper bill passes first reading

A bill aimed at changing the nasty habits of some freedom campers passed its first reading in Parliament today.

Govt refuses to budge on internet law

UN criticises NZ's three-strike piracy law

The United Nations has declared internet access a human right and criticised "three strikes" laws like that in New Zealand.

Editorial: New synthetic drugs need proper control

Anthony O'Brien: Compulsory care goes only so far in preventing suicide

The call by the Rotorua coroner for changes to the law to enable easier access to compulsory mental health treatment is understandable given the tragedy of suicide.

Telecom split hangs on law change, shareholder vote, Reynolds tells staff

Telecom's split into a network company and service wholesaler and retailer now only hangs on a law change next month and a shareholder vote later this year, chief executive Paul Reynolds has told staff.

Little Barrier Treaty claim signed

Labour proposes dedicated 'Ministry for Children'

Labour will dis-establish the Families Commission in its next term in government and instead set up a Ministry for Children, with a senior “minister for children” sitting at the Cabinet table.

Maori Party flight finally sinks broadband proposal

Library internet faces axe

Tax law change may limit software

Regulation holiday stays in broadband law

Legislation to clamp down on freedom campers