Fast-track furore as National and NZ First disagree over proposed law changes
“More housing is needed but fast-track housing developments must work in with their communities first and foremost. New…
Supplement sector rising, ‘safety needs to evolve with it’
Speaking during a webinar hosted by the International Alliance of Dietary and Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) last week,…
USFDA’s gummy study, Australia’s rules on andrographis in regulatory round-up
The mature dietary supplement market has been drawing increasing scrutiny from regulators, inspectors and legacy supplement brands. (Colorsandia…
Election 2026: Winston Peters clarifies conversion therapy remarks as National leader Christopher Luxon rules out any change
Asked if there were moves to “overturn” or “relitigate” the conversion therapy law, Peters said: “I sure hope…
UAE introduces new salt, sugar and fat limits in food products with penalties of up to Dh500,000
The UAE has begun a nationwide push to cut the amount of salt, sugar and fat in some…
On The Up: Northland mother Rahema Hook graduates with law degree to help Māori navigate justice system
Hook (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāi Tūhoe) grew up surrounded by academics and whānau who had attended…
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger’s family suing law firm over father’s $1m gifts
His solicitor, former Saunders partner Cran Bull, told him the firm would not pay the employees until he…
Media Insider: Tom Phillips case – Dame Julie Christie on her police Netflix documentary; Hosking, Du Plessis-Allan talk Newstalk ZB success and their futures
“Ordinary cops work incredibly hard, and these guys did … you couldn’t have worked on that case without…
Builder Jason Williams fined $5600 for carrying out restricted work on home while unlicensed
The restricted building work carried out by Williams required significant remedial work, including recladding and repairs to the…
Quick change to fast-track law being pushed through Parliament this week
“In response to out-of-sequence growth, mainly housing projects, councils will be able to amend their development contributions. “It’s…
Deep-fake abuse in NZ schools surges as technology races ahead of law
The police have seen a rise in AI-generated and deep-fake images in recent years – and say one…
Luxembourg introduces new MPLs for vitamins and minerals in supplements
The update comes as the European Commission prepares to open a call for evidence and a public consultation…