Politics

A team of modern slavery and legal experts has drafted an anti-slavery law for New Zealand, in the hope it will be supported by MPs. Audio

The changes have been made under urgency, banning disposable vapes and adding other restrictions on vape sales, including display restrictions.

It will make stalking a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.

Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help.

The House - In its first year, this Parliament has sent about six new laws to each select committee. But the Justice Committee has received 26. Why?

The government is refusing to put a timeframe on meeting its pre-election promise to lower the age for free bowel screening.

"He's wrong on the figures that he's used, he's wrong on the question of privatisation and he's wrong on the question of what it's going to cost," the new rail minister says. Audio

The ACT leader is spearheading a review of the industry, saying current rules are "frustrating for business owners and customers".

Hundreds have signed an open letter asking the King to step in over the government's policies relating to Māori.

He said Charles is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria - the reigning monarch at the time the treaty was signed - and had the mana to intervene.

The Prime Minister's comments come a day after the government announced its alternative ferry replacement project, which has been criticised for a lack of specific detail.

Defence Minister Judith Collins has invoked a rarely-used power to fill holes left by striking civilian staff. Audio

Bowel Cancer New Zealand say hundreds of patients are crying out for treatment. Audio

Dozens of Rutherford Discovery Fellows condemned "damaging changes" to the Marsden Fund's terms of reference.