Conservation Minister Tama Potaka wants to ‘get the balance right’ in Shane Jones’ fishing rule changes
Last year, the coalition Government established 12 HPAs in the Hauraki Gulf, which is one of the country’s…
Matt Watson slams proposed fishing law changes to scrap commercial minimum fish sizes
Watson, host of Ultimate Fishing TV, told the Herald the plan was “outrageous and crazy”. He believes the…
Bill would remove commercial minimum snapper size under fisheries reforms
Current laws mean a commercial fishing vessel can only keep snapper bigger than 25cm and anything smaller must…
Coward punch law reform: Charity pushes for mandatory minimum jail terms
Trust secretary Mike Angove said the case highlighted what it called a “systemic failure” in New Zealand’s sentencing…
Dunedin student flat invasion rapist with history of child sexual abuse jailed indefinitely
He parked on Queen St near Toroa College, where CCTV captured his movements. The court heard he got…
Violent serial offender Nathan Boulter jailed for murder of Christchurch mum – but refuses to face victims in court
He had been released from prison just 13 days earlier. Nathan Boulter appeared via AVL for sentencing at…
Auckland councillor says taking away minimum parking requirement a mistake
In a post to Facebook which signalled an about-turn, Bartley said: “I haven’t said this before because I…
Businessman Aziz Chtouk pleads guilty to six worker exploitation charges; temporary visa holders not paid minimum wage
In court, Judge Lance said it was important to know if victims from the former waterfront restaurant could…
Marathon Surprises With Low-Spec Minimum Hardware Requirements for PC
After a lengthy delay involving a trip back to the drawing board, Marathon is finally headed for release…
Golf: New Zealand Open confirms $2m prize purse and minimum payout for pros
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Minimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last year
The minimum wage was last increased on April 1 this year. That 1.5% rise to $23.50, affecting between…
Union blasts Holidays Act changes, business advocates praise clarity
“There is no defensible reason for a person working part-time to have access to less sick leave than…