New ZealandPhones: Insurers easy, bosses strictCellphone use may not affect drivers' insurance claims in the case of an accident, but employers are taking a hard line.28 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice given wider powers to take DNA MPs today passed a law that by 2011 will allow police to take DNA samples from anyone they intend charging with an imprisonable offence.27 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandDrivers go hands-free as phone ban loomsNew Zealanders are choosing hands-free options to keep talking while driving as a ban on cellphone use nears.27 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandMP: Insurance firms could have donated to Nats' campaignA Labour MP suggests insurance companies could have contributed to National's election campaign with ACC reform in mind.27 Oct 05:33 AM
New ZealandACC bill reading marked by tense debateLabour's David Parker calls the Govt's bill a 'fundamental assault' on the principles of ACC.27 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandPolice: How we'll enforce phone lawPolice will be using their discretion as motorists adjust to the pending law that bans use of handheld cellphones while driving.26 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandBill passed allowing boy racers' cars to be crushedThe Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill gives courts the power to send cars owned by repeat offenders to the crusher.20 Oct 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Cruising' banned in boy-racer legislationThe Govt has allowed the banning of cars "cruising" down certain streets as a raft of its hardline measures today start becoming law.20 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandTwo-stage MMP vote gives NZ plenty of time to decideVoters will have to vote twice in separate referendums to get rid of the MMP electoral system, under a schedule revealed yesterday.20 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandMMP referendum to be held with 2011 electionVoters will be asked if they wish to change the voting system from MMP and what alternative voting system they would prefer.20 Oct 12:25 AM
New ZealandSimon Power's speech on support for crime victims<b><i>Justice Minister Simon Power's speech announcing changes in Government support for the victims of serious crime.</i></b>15 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandMore financial support for crime victimsVictims of serious crime will now get more financial support - including a payment for attending the court hearing of the accused.15 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandWatchdog warns on 'invasive' search lawThe Privacy Commissioner has warned MPs that a proposed law widening authorities' powers of search and surveillance needs more safeguards.15 Oct 03:00 PM
Small BusinessMotorcyclists say ACC rises unfairMotorcyclists say they are being blamed for accidents caused by other drivers and steep ACC increases are not justified.14 Oct 09:09 PM
