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The government's emergency Covid laws restricting freedom of movement can no longer be justified, according to a leading QC.

Prominent Lawyer Lady Deborah Chambers believes government rules around… Video, Audio

The National Party wants a law change that will enable New Zealand to place sanctions on Russia outside of the United Nations' process.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally recognised two… Audio

The legal challenge to the government's MIQ system enters its second and final day today. The case is brought by the Grounded Kiwis group which is arguing people have been stranded overseas for far… Audio

The authors of new research looking at the lives of undocumented families in New Zealand say the country's immigration laws are inhumane and cause life-long and inter-generational harm. Audio

A campaigner for gun control says a new firearms law will help police identify red flags in the travel patterns of potential gun-owners.

The reforms made under the Arms Amendment Regulations 2021… Audio

New firearm laws come into effect today, including more stringent vetting for licenses and tougher rules for ammunition sellers.

The Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 is the latest tranche of changes… Audio

When the volcanic eruption happened in Tonga on the 16th January, not only did it cause catastrophic harm to the nation but it completely cut the communications cable. Not only does the technology… Audio

An advocacy group is urging the Government to slow down on progressing new Oranga Tamariki legislation - calling it a rushed patch job.

The bill - which would introduce an independent monitor -… Audio

Potential home buyers are being told they could face their pre-approvals being declined or withdrawn for many months yet.

The warnings come as an investigation begins today into whether banks and… Audio

A look at some of the major events in public law this year, particularly some very important cases from the courts in the last few months. Dr Dean Knight, is an Associate Professor Faculty of Law and… Audio

The Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) regulations, came into force this month with the intention of protecting borrowers, but they are being described as a nightmare locking many… Audio

The media focus at Parliament was on the impact of leadership, but the legislation told a different story – about the impact of the public. That we can each change the law. Audio

The government's unveiled a plan to tidy up and modernise laws that protect wildlife.

The conservation minister's got her eye on little blue penguins and bats - ensuring that development around them… Audio

We hear about the curious case of a law being passed unintentionally in the Cook Islands. Audio

Auckland University law students have joined the fight to get MSD to refund women who've had their benefits docked for not naming a child's father. Video, Audio

A new "anti-troll" law in Australia will hold social media platforms liable for hurtful comments on their websites. The law will define the social media companies like Facebook and Instagram as the… Audio

While the National Party was in the throes of its leadership crisis last Wednesday night, Parliament's Speaker had hours earlier taken the highly unusual step of lambasting the Labour government over… Audio

National Party MPs are jostling and angling for who will take over the party leadership, after they rolled Judith Collins yesterday.

They're due to regroup and decide on Tuesday.

Until then, Shane… Audio

Criticism is continuing over the government's scramble to pass legislation allowing the new Covid-19 traffic light scheme to run.

The Covid-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Bill was pushed… Audio

Parliament is urgently passing the laws to implement the new covid traffic light system and vaccine passes.

But human rights groups and constitutional specialists are concerned the laws won't get… Audio

Householders face losing over a billion dollars worth of sunlight and views under radical housing intensification law changes.

A government cost-benefit analysis puts these price tags on the plans to… Audio

A river of new demolition waste is expected to flow from a law change to allow at least three houses be built on one section.

The government is in the dark about just how much and is under fire over… Audio

A law change to allow three homes up to three storeys high on one existing section is stirring controversy as it is rushed through Parliament.

Some detractors are calling it ad hoc but others vital… Audio

The World Rugby Council will consider a proposal next week to change the sport's eligibility rules to make it easier for players to switch their international allegiance.

Think Lima Sopoaga lining up… Audio