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<i>Mirko Bagaric:</i> Choice of dress serves freedom better than burqa ban

Nat MPs might get conscience vote on bill

National MPs might be allowed a conscience vote on a Labour Party bill that proposes lowering the drink driving blood alcohol limit, John Key says.

Voter poll says 'no' to new and old

Kiwis are likely to vote for a change to the MMP system for electing MPs but still prefer it to the "first past the post" system, a survey reveals.

Act Party enters kiwifruit battle

From unease and anger to collaboration

Process cuts chance to mine minerals, says Ngai Tahu leader

Easter trading hours again up for debate

Seabed deals leave way open for tribes if company strikes oil

Just $5 buys entry to a coastal paradise

Visitors to Nora and Waata Rameka's piece of paradise in Northland pay for the privilege of surfing off Takou Bay.

Financial advisers won't have to dob in colleagues

Financial advisers will no longer have to dob each other in for ethical breaches under a completed version of a draft code of conduct.

Drink driving: why the law must change

A shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.

Sozzled - but legal to drive

We are calling for New Zealanders to sign up to our campaign to drink and drive responsibly. Read one of the stories that sparked the alcohol limit debate.

<i>Dr Bruce Cohen:</i> It's police actions that count, not weapon choice

Dr Bruce Cohen suggests that Tasers might work - as long as they're not used.

<i>Garth George:</i> 'Thou shalt not kill' must be our guide

Garth George writes that a UK study determined it was impossible to ensure all legalised killings were voluntary.

Agency says World Cup booze licence move 'risky'

Plans to fast-track liquor licences for the Rugby World Cup are "risky and unwise", say the gov't.

$9.5m fund for RWC festival grants