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The ACT Party's law and order spokesperson is denying he's a hypocrite for failing to reveal he has a conviction for assault. Audio

Emergency legislation to fast-track the reconstruction of Canterbury is being applauded by building industry professionals, but the devil could be in the detail. Audio

Emergency laws to fast track reconstruction in Canterbury are expected to be passed into law by Parliament today. Audio

The Government says emergency legislation for Canterbury won't mean sacrificing the quality of reconstruction work in the city. Audio

The Government says, if necessary, Parliament will be called upon to pass urgent legislation to speed up reconstruction efforts in Canterbury. Audio

Michele takes a look at the defence of provocation. Audio

The Maori Party is defending its support of the Government's replacement for the Foreshore and Seabed Act, despite the Greens describing it as land confiscation. Audio

Unfair, inflexible and outdated - words the Revenue Minister's used to describe the child support system. Audio

The family of a woman killed by a recidivist drink driver fear other innocent people will die on the roads unless the law is changed. Audio

One of New Zealand's top law firms is warning employers that the ninety-day probation period is not a licence to fire at will. Audio

The Law Society is concerned about the speed of changes being made to New Zealand's justice system by the government, and fears the efficiency of courts is being put before people's rights. Audio

Listening to that is the Justice Minister, Simon Power, he joins us. Audio

Health experts say the Government has failed to target the most important issues in its bid to tackle binge drinking. Audio

Opposition parties are already vowing to try to toughen up proposed changes to liquor laws just hours after the Government unveiled them. Audio

The Government's being told its liquor law reforms are weak and timid, before it has even unveiled its plan to the public. Audio

Hundreds of people took to the streets during the weekend to protest at the Government's planned changes to labour laws. Audio

The Labour Party says it will repeal most of the Government's proposed changes to labour laws because they are an attack on workers rights. Audio

It comes as unions prepare for rallies to be held around the country this weekend. Audio

Catriona looks at the duties and responsibilities of company directors, following the prosecution of five Feltex directors. Audio

Sweeping changes to building laws aimed at cutting costs for new home owners and minimising red tape for simple projects have been approved by the Cabinet. Audio

Legal commentator Andrew Scott-Howman discusses the government's proposed changes to the employment laws. Audio

Australasia's largest debt collector is backing a law that could mean people's unpaid fines are added to their credit reports. Audio

Ursula Cheer discusses defamation in media law. Audio

Discusses the inquisitorial system and how the new majority verdict scheme is working. Audio

Bar and restaurant owners are banding together to fight planned changes to alcohol laws - saying they'll only make the binge drinking culture worse. Audio