Social media ban: Government legislation to be introduced, but NZ First, Act disagree
Several methods could be used to do this, including “using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID…
Ōtaki lifestyle village minimum age limit ruled unlawful under Human Rights Act
However, the village’s management company moved to enforce the rule and brought arbitration proceedings. In defending the case,…
NZ dietitians reveal the 10 best-value foods for healthy affordable meals
Their suggested basket centres on around 10 supermarket staples chosen for value, nutrition, shelf life and flexibility. A…
Australia’s wage boost widens gap with New Zealand minimum pay – The Front Page
It means if a Kiwi on minimum wage were to work the same job over the ditch, they’d…
Christchurch mother calls for bereavement leave to rise from three to 10 days
“Our family lost a child; our children lost a sibling,” Hemes said. “Any family in that situation needs…
St Cuthbert’s allegations: Ministry says all hostels must meet its minimum standards
Parents and the wider school community were informed by email shortly afterwards. St Cuthbert’s College Board chairwoman Leigh…
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…