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Critics slam British PM's new digital ID plan for workers
Critics warn the scheme could expand into a wider ‘super-digital ID’ system.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Can builders' groups lumped with liability under new regime afford to protect home owners?
The Government mulls requiring Master and Certified Builders to meet solvency standards.
Late-night knocks, toe tugging and power tools: Tribunal slams landlord's conduct
One tenant said they were woken by the landlord tugging at their toe.
'Prove who I am': Keisha Castle-Hughes' challenge to get daughter NZ citizenship
The actor told the Waitangi Tribunal it took four years to get her daughter's passport.
Business giants worth $215b push for modern slavery law
National and Labour each have Bills but government support remains stalled.
Still on the table: Bay of Islands marina awaits key developer decision
Developers have two years to decide whether to lodge a full application.
Organised crime doing time: Ranking the gangs filling up our jails.
The Mongrel Mob has 742 members and associates behind bars, the most of any gang.
'I didn’t see any way out': Survivor calls for law targeting coercive control abuse
Legislation has recently been introduced in Queensland and New South Wales.
Agency moves to scrap emissions reporting in major climate rollback
More than 8000 facilities have reported emissions annually since 2010.
Hong Kong bill defeat deepens fears for same-sex couples' rights
Activist Jimmy Sham said unequal treatment will become an 'unhealed wound'.
New expressway project north of Tauranga hits 'important milestone'
Takitimu North Link Stage 2 will extend four-lane highway from Te Puna to Ōmokoroa.
Malcolm Fleming: The empty chair and the future of building liability
Mandatory home warranties are essential to avoid the 'empty-chair problem'.
Australia plans compensation scheme for flight delays, cancellations
Passengers facing delays could get refunds under a new protection scheme.
Met Police push for less policing of online comments
Reform UK supports focusing police efforts on street crime, not tweets.
Auckland Transport to be stripped of most powers
The Government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport.
Woman’s wild discovery after Ancestry test
The donor contributed sperm 325 times over five years at one clinic.
Jury is out over whether homeowners will be left in the cold under building regime overhaul
Questions remain over who will pay for defective work.
'Shameful': Seymour criticises 'hidden' online zoning maps in council housing plan
The plan allows for up to 15-storey developments near transport hubs.
Kids aged 5 to take gun safety class in US state of Tennessee
Rules say teachers must stay politically neutral and not use live ammunition or firearms.
Govt 'sorting' issue that halted Port of Tauranga expansion consenting - Bishop
The project's fast-track process was halted by a judicial review due to a scope issue.
Spanish PM accuses judges of 'doing politics' in graft cases
The opposition demands Sanchez’s resignation as political tensions rise.
'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property Insider
As a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.
RMA changes leave farmers liable for fines, insurers warn
Federated Farmers argues fines should be insurable in some cases.
Australia's housing crisis: Woman forced to move 42 times in 37 years
Rebecca, 58, has moved 42 times because of Australia's housing crisis.
Alcohol law proposals: Moves to make it easier for bars to open during big sporting events
The reform would simplify the process of allowing bars to open for major sporting events.
Funding battle to influence US politicians and voters over AI
Leading the Future is pushing to make Congress more AI-friendly.
'Some of the biggest dangers': MP urges action on climate risks, resilience
Bill proposes climate risk assessments every five years and national adaptation plan.
Why Millie Elder-Holmes is back in controversy over gambling promotions
Millie Elder-Holmes faces new complaints over promoting online gambling.
Opinion: Why NZ needs to stand up against racial abuse
OPINION: Why NZ must stand against racist abuse in public life.
Cecilia Robinson: Why my 13yo got Sharesies instead of social media for his birthday
OPINION: A rethink on rights, safety and social media.