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
New ZealandNearly half say they will vote to ditch MMPAlmost half of all voters would like to see MMP scrapped, a new opinion poll suggests.01 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandFew drivers caught on cellphonesPolice reported high compliance with the new hand-held cellphone ban after its introduction yesterday.01 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDebate continues as cellphone law comes into effectHolding your cellphone while driving is now banned - but debate is still raging over whether the new law will reduce the accident rate.31 Oct 03:00 PM
