New Zealand
Fewer ram raids despite slow rollout of police security assessments
Police have not delivered on their promise to radically speed up protecting shops.
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Government's alcohol plan a big win for Green MP
ANALYSIS: Swarbrick appears to have pressured the Government into a law change.
'I promise': Justice Minister Kiri Allan vows new hate speech law by next election
She has also taken a swing at name suppression, suggesting it favours the rich and famous.
Supermarkets and bottle stores could face stricter limits on alcohol sales after Govt announces reforms
Councils may soon have more success in introducing their own rules for drinking.
Govt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rules
The changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.
Restaurant Association kicks up stink on fair pay agreement
Fair Pay bill backers say changes are long overdue. Business groups say something stinks.
Fair Pay Agreements become law after heated, marathon debate
Tensions ran high as Labour passed one of most significant employment laws in decades.
Mosque and mall terror attacks spur stronger counter-terrorism laws
The amendments come to address issues that arose when Brenton Tarrant was jailed.
PM says local alcohol policies not working as intended, Govt considering changes
The Prime Minister did not say which way she would vote on Chloe Swarbrick's bill.
Māori rongoā workers fear new bill before Parliament will over-regulate their mahi
Rongoā practitioners concerned upcoming Parliament legislation is not fit for purpose.
Fears increased seismic risk won't end well for building owners
New hazard model could result in buildings getting lower ratings in future assessments.
Babies online: Couple find surrogate via social media
Couple advised by fertility clinic to use social media to find their surrogate.
Fonterra's capital restructure takes another step
Minister wants speedy journey 'to provide greater economic certainty'.
Auckland villa wars: Govt v council storm brewing over legal protections
Auckland Council's decision to carve out suburbs from planning changes may not be legal.
Labour likely to kill Green attempt to cap donations
A bill to cap donations to political parties looks set to die in Parliament.
Big companies oppose smoking bill's limit of tobacco retailers
Under the bill, a maximum number of retailers would be approved to sell tobacco products.
Māori Party, Greens pressure Labour over seabed mining ban
'Put your money where your mouth is,' Te Pāti Māori says to PM over seabed mining.
Govt to push through firearms law as politics heats up
Law order looks set to become more of a political issue ahead of next year's election.
Govt to close donations 'loophole' used by NZ First Foundation
Govt will move to close NZ First Foundation donations loophole by election year
Nat, Act criticise Labour for 'ramming through' donation laws
Green Party want donations bill to close a 'loophole' exposed by NZ First Foundation case.
New state broadcasting entity passes first hurdle in Parliament
The bill that combines RNZ and TVNZ into a new media entity has passed its first reading.
'Barely any lung left': Minister's impassioned speech on 'smokefree generation' bill
About 14 people a day die due to smoking tobacco, disproportionately affecting Māori.
Ardern to councils: Govt is listening, but no change to Three Waters
Jacinda Ardern had a message for councils: the Government is not budging on Three Waters.
Supermarket land wars: No more anti-competitive caveats
'Duopoly was allowed to silently wage anti-competitive land wars on one another.' - Clark.
Exclusive: Law loophole as Govt announces gang crackdown
New intimidation offence among gang laws announced today after shootings expose legal gap.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Finland boosts security at Russia border with amended law
The move came just two days after the country's Nato membership bid was approved.
Willie Jackson: Broadcasting challenges given NZ's changing face
OPINION: Our news media must reflect our communities and be well represented.
Bryce Edwards: Tinkering with donation laws leaves money buying politics
OPINION: Reaction to Labour's announced changes has been mixed.
Jacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson: Extension to UK holiday visa scheme on cards
Ardern will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street.