New ZealandGoff calls for select committee on drink-drive limitA decision on lowering the drink-drive limit should go to a select committee so the public can have a say, Labour leader Phil Goff says.26 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandOutcry as drink-drive limit is retainedThe Govt's decision to shelve plans to lower the drink-driving limit for adults and instead do more research has been attacked as gutless.26 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessGST hike business payment rules welcomedLegislative changes designed to limit confusion for businesses ahead of October's GST hike have been welcomed by a leading accounting firm.26 Jul 12:00 AM
Small BusinessSick leave - a problem, or hypochondria?Is the proposed change to sick leave laws really needed?25 Jul 10:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Super-mayoral chambers set to be modern Tower of Babel25 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir gun clampdown wins applauseThe family of a man shot dead by a high-powered air rifle is welcoming a policy change that will see all those with such weapons requiring a firearms licence.25 Jul 04:00 PM
RetailSurge in booze-shop bids as tough law loomsWould-be liquor merchants are flooding NZ with applications for new bottle shops before an expected law tightening, a liquor chain says.25 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhone rings hot with support for euthanasia campaignA terminally ill doctor who reignited the euthanasia debate says he has received offers to help him die.24 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessUnions rallying against new employment lawsUnions are warning of heated collective contract talks on the horizon.23 Jul 12:00 AM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> Union tirade the same tired storyGarth George writes that after the Labour years, activists are relishing the chance to take their fight back to the street.21 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Andrew Little:</i> Employment laws should make work more rewardingAndrew Little writes that changes to laws that take away workers' rights are unfair and unjust.21 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We won't support GST removal' - PMPrime Minister John Key has ruled out the Government supporting Maori Party MP Rahui Katene's bill to remove GST on healthy food.21 Jul 04:56 AM
Personal Finance<i>Inside Money: </i> Why politicians are disgusted with advisersNew financial advisers rules won't stop the world turning to custard.20 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandBlack Power regains control of cannabis HQA Black Power stronghold seized by police when a $1.5 million drug ring was smashed is now back in the hands of the gang.18 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessPlan makes sacking workers easierEmployment law changes will swing the balance in favour of bosses and expose workers to easier dismissal, an expert says.18 Jul 04:00 PM
Small BusinessLabour law changes promote growth - KeyJohn Key says extending the 90-day trial period is about "giving prospective employees a shot", but the Greens say National is breaking one of its pre-election policies by doing so.18 Jul 03:30 AM
Small BusinessProtesters storm cordons at National Party conferenceProtesters briefly broke through security cordons at the hotel beside the convention centre where the National Party's annual conference was being held.18 Jul 01:14 AM
