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There's widespread industrial disruption taking place across the country today with pay disputes and opposition to new employment laws bringing employees to a standstill. Audio

The Maori Party co-leader Turiana Turia says her party is unlikely to ditch its support for a new Foreshore and Seabed law because of a proposed amendment guaranteeing free access to beaches. Audio

New Zealand is being used as an example to show a United Nations conference how loose company law can allow a country to be dragged in to the illegal arms trade. Audio

The Labour Party is confident many employers support bringing back industry-wide agreements but Business New Zealand has criticised the policy as a return to the 1970s. Audio

The Council of Trade Union president, Helen Kelly, used her speech at the Labour Party conference to urge a major re-write of industrial laws. Audio

A law change spurred by deaths involving high-powered air guns comes into force today requiring everyone that uses such guns to hold a firearms licence. Audio

The Justice Minister has asked the Commission to review the regulations around how the Internet interacts with the justice system. Audio

The Law Society says there's widespread support among its members to make wearing gowns mandatory during district court trials and sentencings. Audio

Dean Knight looks at several cases that have been argued before courts this month. Audio

The Government has launched what it's calling the biggest changes to urban planning laws in two decades. Audio

The Indian media are again reporting prominently comments by a New Zealand broadcaster. Audio

This week is Mental Health Awareness week, and John Edwards discusses how the law applies with regards to mental health. Audio

Whanganui will be getting a new mayor on Saturday, after controversial two-term mayor, Michael Laws stands down. Audio

Legal experts are accusing the Justice Minister, Simon Power, of once again manipulating the law to score political points. Audio

Being well-known in New Zealand will no longer be able to be used as an excuse for name suppression. Audio

The Law Society has added its voice to condemnation the government is giving itself far too much power by passing the emergency Canterbury earthquake legislation. Audio

Arguments for and against the Employment Relations and Holiday Amendment bill have been heard at a select committe in Auckland today. Audio

Discusses the Government's unrealistic expectations of Community Law Centres and the first Supreme Court decision under the Care of Children Act 2004. Audio

A group of legal scholars says the Government has set a dangerous precedent with its law to assist recovery from the Christchurch earthquake. Audio

The Government is considering introducing a new law to cover any natural disaster of a similar size to the Canterbury earthquake. Audio

The Council of Trade Unions has told Parliament the Government's labour law reforms fly in the face of its goal of increasing New Zealand's productivity. Audio

The law as it applies at work and the Employment court. Audio

Christchurch's community law centre is expecting many cases to be lodged as people struggle to cope with the effects of the Canterbury earthquake. Audio

An error made by one of Parliament's Select Committees could inadvertently lead to prisoners being able to vote again. Audio

Journalists confirming their sources. Audio