New ZealandThree strikes act used on 132 offenders in six monthsThe three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy-racer law brings 18pc fall in offencesMeasures to stop boy-racers from cruising and doing burnouts brought an 18 per cent drop in street-racing offences last year.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovernment gets tough on finesDrivers with overdue traffic fines could have their licences suspended under a new law, which would also send people with overdue fines to prison.16 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentCall to 'Monday-ise' public holidays gains momentumPoliticians and unions are calling on the Government to move public holidays that fall on weekends to Monday as workers face losing two days off in 2011.11 Jan 03:51 AM
Small BusinessUnion deals sidestep Govt's 90 day lawUnions are protecting thousands of new workers from the Govt's 90-day trial period law by negotiating collective contracts that exempt them from it.09 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentSurcharge confusion stretches to 4th dayCustomers claim businesses are being greedy in adding surcharges on days not officially holidays.03 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Susan Watson and Rebecca Hirsch:</i> Whistleblower protection could have helped investors03 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuWithdraw foreshore legislation, ACT tells GovtAn Act MP says the message is the same across NZ, "everyone, Maori and non-Maori, is vehemently opposed to this bill".10 Dec 04:45 AM
KahuLabour vows to repeal foreshore lawParliament looks set to be debating foreshore bills for years to come after Labour pledged today to repeal the Government's legislation when back in power.09 Dec 04:58 AM
KahuLabour pulls foreshore supportLabour has confirmed it will pull its support for new foreshore legislation, saying it does not offer a lasting solution.09 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandSpies seek new powers for World CupA proposed law change would allow security agents to spy on foreign communications with impunity during the Rugby World Cup.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPoliticians rally behind move to hand over perksA handover of control of allowances and expenses to the Remuneration Authority has broad support across Parliament.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM acts after criticism of MPs' control of perksJohn Key is giving an independent body more control over setting MPs' perks after a call for an end to MPs having control over their own entitlements.07 Dec 12:52 AM
New ZealandLabour calls for SIS submissions to be publicLabour is calling for submissions on the spying powers of the Security Intelligence Service to be heard in public.06 Dec 10:20 PM
