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How a legal backlash against big tech is forcing big changes
New York Times: A series of lawsuits has created a new de facto regulatory regime.
CEOs want practical reform, not Act's culture wars
59% of business leaders say Seymour made the Government friendlier to business.
On a roll: There's more to democracy than voting every few years
OPINION: Participation in democracy requires meeting obligations, like enrolling to vote.
National admits restricting right to silence in child murder cases may breach Bill of Rights Act
A lawyer says the proposal appeared to be a 'quick fix' to a complex, case-specific issue.
Trump says armed bystander who killed US school shooter a 'great hero'
Police said the armed bystander shot the gunman before officers arrived.
Labour says 'Better Starts Now' – unless it is talking about education
OPINION: Labour's plan to abolish charter schools puts ideology ahead of outcomes
'Enough is enough': New Zealand First wants to ban fireworks
NZ First says its bill would ban private fireworks sales, use and imports.
Nation-building about more than building a road
OPINION: Investment and development take years, politics works on a shorter timeline.
OIA reform must fix government failures, not restrict access
OPINION: The review considers fees and wider grounds to refuse requests.
Act wants compulsory karakia dropped from planning consents
Act wants rules to rule out mandatory spiritual practices, which developers pay for.
NY governor slams police in Cornell 7 case, vows to close loophole
The district attorney plans to charge the seven men named in the suit.
Watchdog opens inquiry after leaked OIA comments at Education Ministry
The Chief Ombudsman has previously raised 'significant concerns' about the remarks.
Man accused of coward-punch killing had fought professionally
The man was once described as a 'seasoned fighter' with diverse combat sport experience.
Watchdog takes action after education official's leaked OIA comments
The Ombudsman speaks of 'significant concerns' over reports about the Education Ministry.
Act's 'one law for all' policy ties it in constitutional knots and ignores history
OPINION: Why should tikanga only be relevant between two disputing iwi?
Official's leaked OIA comments 'inconsistent' with Education Ministry expectations
Labour alleges there is a 'culture of cover-ups' in the ministry and in wider government.
Watch: ‘This is OIA-able’ – Leaked video shows top official telling staff not to put information in writing
Anything that mentioned the minister's office's involvement wasn't to be put in writing.
Alcohol licensing changes welcomed by Tairāwhiti operators
Gisborne operators say licensing delays create stress and uncertainty.
Open banking is here. What you can do to make the most of it
OPINION: New data rules could bring safer price comparisons and AI banking tools.
Controversial move-on orders pass third reading under urgency
Police gain power to move on people for disorder, begging or rough sleeping.
More than 1000 official actions taken by police under new stalking laws
The law came into effect on May 26 to protect victims and hold offenders to account.
Contentious Treaty references review bill introduced
It comes on the eve of the arrival of a horse hīkoi against the legislation.
AI deep-fake abuse surges in New Zealand schools
Data gaps mean the scale of student deep-fake abuse remains unclear.