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Discussing Green MP Sue Kedgley's Lobbying Disclosure Bill. Audio

It's 25 years since homosexuality became legal in New Zealand. Ideas talks to former Wellington Central MP Fran Wilde, whose private members' Homosexual Law Reform Bill finally changed the law in this… Audio

A group of academics from the Auckland University of Technology are throwing their weight behind a capital gains tax on profits from the sale of investment properties and farms, business sales and… Audio

The continuing debate over pay equity. Audio

The country's spy agency, the Security Intelligence Service, will now be able to secretly monitor cellphone calls and emails, under legislation passed by parliament last night. Audio

Lawyer Susan Saladoff whose documentary Hot Coffee will premiere at this year's New Zealand International Film Festival. Audio

The Government's making it easier to build new toll roads and to use public private partnerships for funding under proposed changes to land transport laws. Audio

The recent Court of Appeal judgment in the Clayton Weatherston appeal, which raised issues of when a conviction can be overturned because of statements made in the media during trial. Audio

The subject is 'loan sharks' and laws surrounding them. Audio

Music director and pianist for Christchurch City Choir's upcoming performance of Paul Winter's 'Missa Gaia'. Audio

Mai Chen discusses the controversial SkyCity proposal to build a $350 million convention centre. Audio

Stricter rules for freedom campers are one step closer to becoming law. Under the Freedom Camping Bill, councils will be able to fine illegal campers and prosecute them for dumping sewage from their… Audio

The dispute between the Government and the legal profession is escalating with the Minister of Justice yesterday threatening to end the Law Society's right to regulate the legal profession. Audio

The Law Society says it is working with the Minister of Justice to try to resolve the problems with legal aid lawyers identified in a hard hitting report 18 months ago. Audio

More change to industrial law is in the wind, with the Prime Minister saying National will make the the labour market more flexible if it wins re-election. Audio

The Prime Minister is warning trade unions they won't be happy with employment law changes the National-led Government will make if re-elected in November. Audio

A consumer group is welcoming a government proposal to fine celebrities up to a million dollars for making false statements endorsing failed financial products or services. Audio

Opponents of oil and gas drilling off the east cape of the North Island are supporting a bill that would increase environmental controls in deep waters. Audio

Celebrities who make false statements while endorsing financial services could face a fine of up to a million dollars, under new laws that are being drafted. Audio

Does the law need an overhaul? We hear from the Chief Coroner, Judge Neil MacLean, and the Vice-President of the Funeral Directors Association, Eion McKinnon. Audio

A spokeperson for one of the iwi wanting to test the Government's new seabed and foreshore legislation says it's likely to be a long hard slog before any agreements are reached. Audio

The law is being laid down to make clear the ban on election day campaigning also applies to social media websites like Twitter and Facebook. Audio

A look at the events unfolding in Fiji. Audio

The country's 47-year-old burial and cremation laws are under review by the Law Commission. Audio

Media law and recent Broadcasting Standards Authority decisions. Audio