New ZealandControversial internet piracy bill becomes lawA Govt law tackling unauthorised movie and music downloads and illegal file sharers...13 Apr 10:07 PM
New ZealandControversial file-sharing law to pass todayInternet users are voicing their opposition as the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill - the Government's compromise on the controversial Section 92A legislation - is rushed through Parliament.13 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandCritics: Stop pushing laws through too quicklyA Labour MP and a National Party-aligned blogger have joined forces to object to the Govt's frequent13 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt agencies could save $236m a year - TreasuryGovt departments and agencies could save $236m a year in efficiencies on backroom administrative and support service, a Treasury report released today says.13 Apr 04:12 AM
WorldBullying to become a crime in AustAn amendment to stalking laws is expected to be introduced in the Victorian state Parliament tomorrow.05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandBail-rape accused gets bail - againA man charged with drugging and raping a woman while he was out on bail has been bailed again, and yesterday his conditions of release were relaxed. In 2009 Paulus Nieuwenhuiysen was charged with possession for supply of Ecstasy, 05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandJuror privacy to be tightenedLegislation that will enhance the privacy, safety and security of jurors was introduced to Parliament today. The move comes after a convicted murderer wrote to a juror whose name he saw on a jury panel list.05 Apr 04:10 AM
Politics<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Good law better than fast law, says US expertLawyer applauds NZ's cautious legal response to tech developments.03 Apr 05:30 PM
Small BusinessEmployment law and ACC changes spark angerLegislative changes effective today were met with a vocal response.01 Apr 04:10 AM
Opinion<i>Chris Barton</i>: Broadband price controls no way to reverse the great telco rip-offInternet plan set to replace one monopoly with another.31 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandRestrictions on legal highs comingLegal products that mimic the high given by smoking cannabis are set to be banned for under-18s. Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today signalled the Government will tighten up its controls on synthetic "cannabinoid" substances...30 Mar 01:30 AM
EconomyConcern around local involvement as CERA announcedA new department will focus on Christchurch's recovery from its devastating earthquake but concerns are already being raised that locals will not have enough of a say as Wellington bureaucrats make calls on how to go ahead.29 Mar 06:25 AM
Business'Archaic' gift duty on its way outAn age-old cat-and-mouse game between trusts and the Inland Revenue Department looks set to end with the abolition of gift duty on October 1.28 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuParliament passes controversial billLegislation that repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act and gives Maori the right to seek customary title to parts of the coastline has been passed into law after a passionate debate in Parliament.24 Mar 06:41 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Bill not the way to improve our lawIf ever there was a dog in sheep's clothing it is the innocuously titled Regulatory Standards Bill now before Parliament.23 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldKiwi's discrimination complaint upheld by Aussie tribunalA tribunal has upheld a race discrimination complaint against a legal definition used to deny disaster recovery payments and social security to thousands of New Zealanders living in Australia.22 Mar 02:03 AM
