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A Victoria University researcher says banning drivers from using handheld mobile phones probably won't have much effect. Audio

Geoff McLay, from Victoria University discusses 'leaky homes' and the legal arguments that go on in these cases. Audio

The Law Commission says it's time people like the police, soldiers and even MPs were subject to the same liquor laws as everyone else. Audio

The clinical psychologist, Nigel Latta, has been chosen by the Prime Minister to join a team reviewing the child discipline law. Audio

A Sudanese journalist's been sent to jail after refusing to pay a fine imposed for wearing tight pants. Audio

The Labour Minister wants to change the law that guarantees workers rest and meal breaks. Audio

Despite the denials from Otaki School's principal and parents, he believes the children were put up to writing the letters and was taken aback by the anger they expressed. Audio

Parents of the Otaki schoolchildren berated by Wanganui mayor Michael Laws say they are shocked a community leader would act in such a way. Audio

As more towns look at introducing tougher laws to crack down on bikie gangs, the United Nations is criticising moves in Australia to do just that. Audio

With Andrew Scott-Howman. Audio

A day on from the first ever arrest under Wanganui's new anti-gang patch law, and the gangs are understood to be considering joining forces to mount a legal challenge. Audio

As gang patches are banned in Wanganui, another issue surrounding gangs and organised crime is rearing its head. Audio

For the first time Wanganui police have arrested a gang member for wearing gang patches. Audio

Police have begun an investigation into death threats made against Green MP Sue Bradford over her advocacy of child discipline laws. Audio

With Ursula Cheer. Audio

The police and Ministry of Social Development will review procedures around the child discipline law following the referendum which showed 88 per cent were not happy with the law. Audio

60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and their application today in times of war Audio

National Party MPs are being told they need to push John Key into a child discipline law change. Audio

The Prime Minister will later today bring some options to Cabinet that may result in police making changes to the way they deal with child discipline cases. Audio

Same sex couples are welcoming a Judge's push to overhaul adoption laws and officially recognise them as parents. Audio

Australia's anti-terror laws are in for a shakeup with proposed changes described as the most sweeping reforms since 2005 London bombings. Audio

The Australian parliament has rejected the government's contentious carbon trading scheme to tackle global warming. Audio

Police at the frontline of dealing with so-called boy racers are warning a law change to allow crushing of their vehicles, will only encourage them to flee police. Audio

The male-dominated world of the gondolier's got its first ever woman gondoliera. Plus the country's traditionally relaxed alcohol laws are getting tightened up. Sophie Iacopini reports. Audio

A long-awaited Law Commission report has proposed sweeping changes to liquor laws including higher taxes on alcohol, greater restrictions and powers around licensing, shorter opening hours for pubs… Audio