Michael Laws

Broadcaster Michael Laws is sporting a black eye after he was assaulted in a Wanganui bar by a man he said "hit like a girl".

A live radio debate between shock-jock Michael Laws and David Bain supporter Joe Karam yesterday got heated at times, with voices raised and allegations of lying.

Outspoken Wanganui mayor Michael Laws has confirmed he will not run for mayor again in elections in October.

Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has complained to the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) about the actions of an officer, he alleges spoke with the media about a ticket issued for an unrestrained child in Laws' car.

Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has ordered his council to tear down signs erected this morning by the New Zealand Land Transport Agency (NZLTA) that advise travellers they are approaching "Whanganui".

Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has welcomed a court decision to uphold the city's anti-gang patch law.

Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws is on a mission to educate New Zealanders on what he says is the correct pronunciation of the city's name.