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 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 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 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
Small BusinessSafety bonus as drivers face big ACC risesMotorists and motorcyclists face hikes in ACC levies, but a carrot is being dangled at owners of safe, modern cars.14 Oct 03:00 PM
Small BusinessACC levies set to jumpMinister Nick Smith announces higher ACC fees and cuts to entitlements.14 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandGovt to announce ACC changesThe Govt will today announce how it intends reducing ACC entitlements so levy increases can be kept within reasonable limits.13 Oct 07:04 PM
New ZealandCrown Law to review internet publishing lawsThe Crown Law Office reviewing internet publication, after recent cases raised questions over contempt of court and suppression order breaches.13 Oct 12:19 AM
