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The Associate Health Minister, Tariana Turia, discusses her wish to bring in even tougher smoking policies, including banning smoking in cars. Audio

In his final Nine to Noon appearance Dean Knight looks back at some of the biggest public law cases over the past few years. Audio

The Law Society speaks out over its concerns about legislation covering the Rugby World Cup. It is the third time in this government's tenure that the Law Society has taken the formerly rare step of… Audio

Legislation to reform New Zealand's liquor laws is having its first reading in Parliament today. Audio

Two barristers are taking legal action to halt the Legal Services Agency's implementation of a new policy which prevents defendants in lower-level criminal cases from choosing their lawyers. Audio

Lawyers are calling on the government to re-instate the legal defence of provocation, after David Bourke successfully used the defence in his murder trial. Audio

MPs have heard that young people in rural communities may be left isolated if a bill changing the driving age is passed. Audio

Some fireworks retailers say many roadside and pop-up vendors are getting away with breaking the law this Guy Fawkes season. Audio

Grocers and supermarkets are worried a new law that would require them to hide all cigarettes and tobacco from view, could lead to unfair prosecutions. Audio

Justice groups are calling on the government to change parole laws to prevent high risk offenders being released into the community - just as two high profile offenders are about to be released. Audio

Andrew looks at the changes made by the Government to employment laws over the Hobbit. Audio

Alcohol and drug rehabilitation centres are backing a call for a law change, which would make it easier to force addicts to undergo compulsory treatment. Audio

Opposition parties are accusing the Government of selling out New Zealand's sovereignty by agreeing to pass the law, as part of the deal to keep production of the Hobbit movies here. Audio

With Mike Gould - Employment lawyer who represented Lord of the Rings model maker James Bryson in his legal case over whether he was an employee or a contractor. Jane Latimer - Employment lawyer. Audio

As we heard, changes to industrial law to create special definitions for the film industry are part of the deal reached between the Government and Warner Brothers. Audio

There's a call for a law change to make it easier to get compulsory treatment orders for drug addicts. Audio

The media use of disreputable methods to obtain a story. Audio

Listening to that is Dave White, a former police officer and the son-in-law of the wrongly-charged woman Mii Teokotia. Audio

The future of The Hobbit movies in New Zealand now hinges on whether the Government can come up with changes to industrial law and find cash sweeteners to suit Warner Brothers. Audio

MPs have heard that new drink driving rules must include mandatory rehabilitation for repeat offenders. Audio

As we heard from the Prime Minister, industrial law will be on the agenda at today's meeting with Warner Brothers executives. Audio

It's still no clearer whether or not the government will change the labour laws to help the filming of the Hobbit in New Zealand. Audio

The Government has hinted it could change employment laws if it results in the film production of the Hobbit staying in the country. Audio

Thousands of people have rallied across the country, protesting against new employment laws which they say will be unworkable and unfair. Audio

The problems the law has keeping up with fertility technology and who has rights when it comes to donated embryos. Audio