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Catriona discusses a Law Commission review of the Official Information Act and whether it currently prevents the free flow of information, rather than encourage it. Audio

The government has given the strongest indication yet it will toughen penalties for people who attack police officers. Audio

Filming inside someone's home without their consent could become illegal if the Government acts on a Law Commission report tabled in Parliament today. Audio

With Ursula Cheer. Audio

Personal grievance laws could be in for an overhaul including toughening up on frivilous claims and 'no-win, no-fee' employee representatives. Audio

Kathryn's joined by Helen Kelly, President of the Council of Trade Unions, Phil O'Reilly, Business NZ Chief Executive and Peter Cullen, employment law specialist, to discuss. Audio

Children in the German capital, Berlin, will now be allowed to be noisy. Audio

Looks at the bids to make New Zealand a republic. Audio

With Deputy Law Commissioner, Warren Young. Co-chairmen of the National Committee for Addiction Treatment and chief executive of Odyssey House, Auckland, Chris Kalin. And Peter Dunne, Associate… Audio

The Government is ruling out any changes to drug laws despite the Law Commission urging a fresh approach. Audio

The Minister of Justice has poured cold water on a Law Commission report seeking reform of the Drugs Act. Audio

The law commission is recommending New Zealand give the green light to medicinal marajuana use. Audio

More emphasis on treatment for drug users rather than jail and a greater distinction between the penalities for commercial supply and drug dealing amongst friends are among proposals being put up by… Audio

The ink was barely dry on a Law Commission report on illegal drugs, before the Government had moved to rule out any softening of the current law. Audio

Robert Lithgow asks how we should deal with knifes. Audio

More jail time and fewer reasons for being able to carry a knife in public could be on the cards as the Justice MInister Simon Power reviews the current knife laws. Audio

A ruling that went against a conglomerate of international film and television studios could have an effect on copyright law in New Zealand. Audio

The Australian government is moving to strengthen the nation's child sex exploitation laws. Audio

Employment law - we are entitled to quiet enjoyment at work. Andrew discusses swearing in the workplace. Audio

The Local Government Minister Rodney Hide says an incoming new law should make it harder for councils to get involved in financial disasters like the LA Galaxy soccer match. Audio

Two of the Government's support parties are at loggerheads over the three-strikes legislation unveiled yesterday. Audio

The ACT Party's controversial"three strikes and you're out"approach to sentencing is set to become law - but has been watered down as part of a deal with National. Audio

China says foreign internet businesses are welcome to operate in the Communist state, but only if they follow the law. Audio

The U.S. President Barack Obama has welcomed an important vote by the Senate as a victory for the American people that brings health care reform closer. Audio

The law is to be changed so that adults who do nothing to stop a child in their household from being seriously assaulted will be held legally liable. Audio