While police are "broadly in favour", the government's proposed anti-gang laws are facing pushback from lawyers, rights groups and former gang members.
A promoter of a sophisticated pyramid scheme, self-described as one of the biggest scammers in New Zealand, has been convicted in North Shore District Court on five charges under the Fair Trading Act.
New Zealand's emergency management system has failed in places and is not fit for purpose, an inquiry into the response to last year's catastrophic North Island storms has found.
The End of Life Choice Act needs changes when it comes up for review later this year, say both the architect of New Zealand's assisted dying laws and hospice leaders.
Two government watchdogs are recommending changes to the new Fast Track Approval Bill so conflicts of interest can be managed and the natural environment can be better protected.
A giant pothole on a 100kmh sealed road in Canterbury had still not been repaired last week - about 14 days after it was notified to the district council.
Labour is warning that allowing just three ministers the last word on fast-tracking infrastructure projects opens them up to accusations of bias, especially when political donations might muddy the...