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
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
