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The government has unveiled a major pre-Budget law and order package, aimed at boosting frontline police officer numbers and combating gang violence.

It's investing more than five-hundred and sixty… Audio

The Government is promising nearly half-a-billion dollars to tackle gang-related crime.

Some experts say the announcement is a knee-jerk reaction to a recent spate of crimes.

University of Auckland… Audio

Mozambique is proposing a law which would force churches to pay tax - imagine that - and the UN boss is visiting Nigeria after spending time in Ukraine.. Joining Nathan Rarere from Ghana is… Audio

The US Supreme Court could be overturning the landmark ruling which made abortion legal in that country.

A leaked draft opinion which has been obtained by political journalism site Politico, shows… Audio

A woman was killed in Shanghai in 2009. A New Zealand resident, Kyung Yup Kim, is accused of her murder. China wants him extradited - why is it taking so long? Audio

An Anzac Day service to honour our fallen soliders in Paraparaumu ended in outrage, after a group of "common law sheriffs" took to the podium.

The common law movement is based off the idea the… Audio

New rules soon to pass into law will give more protection to people who own apartments or are looking to buy one. Audio

The three strikes legislation is in the process of being repealed - how will history judge one of the most controversial justice reforms of recent years? Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson examines the state of play in Ukraine, and the legal and political instruments being brought to bear against Russia. Audio

Trade Aid is all about sustainable trade - fair prices, wages and working conditions.

It is part of the government's Modern Slavery Advisory Group.

Chief executive Geoff White is adamant new… Video, Audio

The government is putting the onus on businesses to do their bit to stamp out modern slavery.

It's proposing a new law which would force companies to take action, if their products are linked to… Audio

Debate on the Te Kāhui Matariki Public Holiday Bill found everyone in agreement that the start of the Māori lunar calendar should be marked, but not everyone agreeing a new public holiday should go… Audio

Legislation that will radically overhaul workplace laws in this country has flown through its first reading. The Fair Pay Agreements Bill will set up a new system for workers to negotiate miniumum pay… Audio

Vaccination mandates will be removed for all but Health, Corrections and Border workers from midnight tonight and an employment law advocate says she's never been busier Today is also the last day… Audio

The federal government in Australia says it is confident it has the numbers to toughen up its migration laws when the Senate votes on it either this week or in May.

If passed, the Migration Amendment… Audio

When weird claims are made about bills and laws, where can you check the truth if you don’t have a degree in the arcana of legal drafting? Audio

Creating new laws takes years, except when it happens at break-neck pace. This week Parliament will consider a  Russia Sanctions Bill under urgency. Necessity means it was also written under urgency. 

The government is slapping sanctions on Russians with connections to New Zealand and President Putin.

New legislation will let the government freeze the assets of people associated with Russia, and… Video, Audio

New Zealand could be cranking up its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as cabinet meets today.

New measures on the table include a specific law change to target Russian investment.

Other… Audio

The Victoria University law school was a target in the violence that erupted outside Parliament yesterday.

The law school is in the Old Government Buildings between Parliament and the Wellington… Audio

Parliament has passed a law to establish a roadside oral fluid testing regime to test for recent drug use, and proposes that drivers who fail two consecutive oral fluid tests would incur an… Audio

In Europe some countries have passed laws to protect workers right to disconnect from work communications at the end of a normal working day. In January Belgium brought in a law giving federal… Audio

In a change of tune, the Government is now looking at a law change allowing it to slap sanctions on Russia - like many of its allies.

The Prime Minister has previously downplayed the prospect - but… Audio