New ZealandPM: It's okay to give light smacksJohn Key says a new review gives parents the go-ahead to lightly smack their children without the fear of prosecution.07 Dec 03:00 PM
KahuPM wants to work with Labour on seabed lawThe PM has left the door open for Labour to work with the Government on a solution to the problematic foreshore and seabed law.07 Dec 03:00 PM
KahuGoff downplays party dissentLabour leader Phil Goff has rubbished claims that his nationhood speech didn't sit well with party president Andrew Little.07 Dec 12:45 AM
KahuGoff faces grilling on seabed speechLabour's president, Andrew Little, reveals "personal concerns" over Phil Goff's nationhood speech with other Party members also unhappy.06 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandACC levy rises intended to boost reservesAround 90 per cent of the increases in next year's ACC levies arise from a more conservative approach to ensuring the scheme is adequately funded.30 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandProvocation defence repeal 'knee-jerk reaction'Parliament's repeal of the use of provocation as a partial defence for murder does not have widespread support from the legal community.26 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandProvocation defence abolishedThe defence of provocation, which can be used to reduce murder to manslaughter, has been abolished.26 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party denies withdrawing ETS supportThe Maori Party's ruling council is dismissing reports that it is discussing reneging on a deal over the ETS legislation.25 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandAnti-smacking march may move to other citiesThe organisers of a protest in Auckland against the anti-smacking legislation are threatening to take their march to other cities.22 Nov 03:00 PM
Business$50b rise in ETS costs 'shows process too rushed'MPs are pointing to a $50bn increase in the estimated cost of the Govt's proposed ETS changes as evidence of the process being rushed.16 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandGovt accused of $50bn ETS blunderA report out today says the government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) could cost twice as much as originally estimated.16 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandName suppression rules need changing - lawyersCourt proceedings should be more open and transparent, the Law Commission says.16 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandHands-free phones as distracting as hand-held, report saysUsing a hands-free phone while driving is as distracting as using a hand-held phone, Consumer magazine says.08 Nov 11:48 PM
