Government to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements
Japan uses a system of standardised zoning, which means there are just 13 types of zone. The Government’s…
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be caught out by new drug-driving laws
Alzaher said he was advising patients to wait 12 hours before driving – ideally taking medication at night…
Plot to send GPUs to China leads to indictment
Four men have been indicted on federal criminal charges related to a plot to export Nvidia chips worth…
ASB faces new Commerce Commission court action over lending law breaches
Borrowers brought a class action lawsuit against ASB because of this and they settled for more than $135m…
Radio legend John Laws dead at age 90
“It is comforting to know that John’s was a life lived well – he had remained in good…
Trump Republicans health insurance
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during an event to announce a deal with Eli Lilly…
Proposed new earthquake rules: Rotorua Mayor hopes Blue Baths can reopen
Rotorua has 80 buildings on the register, including the category-one heritage-listed Rotorua Museum and Blue Baths buildings. Rotorua…
Decriminalise, depoliticise, destigmatise: New report says drug laws are ‘colossal failure’ that exacerbate harm
Foundation executive director Sarah Helm called the law “a colossal failure”. “In the past 12-18 months alone, we…
Govt scrambles to change law allowing convicted abusers to adopt internationally
“We know, for example, about instances in which people with known care and protection histories, or previous convictions…
Business giants worth $215b urge Government to act on modern slavery laws
“We can’t keep stalling while workers are exploited and our reputation erodes. The Prime Minister has said he…
ANZ agrees to pay $3.25 million after overcharging customers millions in interest and fees
More than 209,000 ANZ customers were affected by the issue, being overcharged a combined $4,373,972. ANZ has made…