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Cabinet Ministers will today consider law changes following Friday's terror attack, but some MPs are warning against any knee jerk reactions.

Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen was shot dead by police… Audio

The Deputy Prime Minister says his government has acted as quickly as it could to bring in changes to terrorism laws.

The government has expressed frustration at the inability of authorities to keep… Audio

Cabinet Ministers will today consider law changes following Friday's terror attack.

Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen was shot dead by police on Friday after stabbing six people inside Countdown… Audio

Because the terrorist was under surveillance, police were in position to shoot him and end the knife attack within 60 seconds of it starting. That was a quick response according to Dr John Battersby.

Yesterday's attacks raise the question of why the terrorist hadn't previously faced heavier charges under New Zealand's anti-terrorism laws. Kim Hill spoke to Professor Andrew Geddis. Audio

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it's frustrating not all the details of the attacker can be revealed because of a court order.

He knew nothing about the individual beforehand. But he said from his… Video, Audio

A bill making it easier for people to change their sex on their birth certificate is one step closer to becoming law.

After a three year hiatus, the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships… Audio

New vaping laws come into force today aimed at making it much harder for teenagers under 18 to get their favourite nicotine fix.

Dairies, supermarkets, and service stations across the country will… Audio

Public feedback closes on Friday for what the Government is describing as proposals to "strengthen protections against speech that incites hatred and discrimination".

Since announcing the plans for… Audio

What happens before parliament debates a new bill, and why does that usually happen at the fag-end of the week? Audio

The Law Commission is publishing an issues paper about the review of surrogacy law, submissions on which are invited until 23rd September 2021. Proposals for an overhaul of New Zealand's surrogacy law… Audio

Thirty five years later, Fran Wilde and Trevor Mallard discuss the campaign, strategy and tactics involved in the 1985-86 campaign to legalise gay sex. Audio

An Auckland law firm is seeking a judicial review of two recent decisions made by the Minister of Immigration.

D&S Law has filed high court proceedings on behalf of University of Auckland Professor… Audio

Papuans challenge constitutionality of Jakarta's new special autonomy law. Audio

Our divorce laws are 40 years old - and there's a renewed push to change them to reflect the realities of the 21st century.  Audio

It's 35 years since New Zealand passed the Homosexual Law Reform Act. A rainbow flag was raised outside Parliament this morning, which was a scene of celebration on that day in 1986 after the bill… Audio

Legal commentator Garth Gallaway looks at how difficult it can be to prove a charge of recklessness in workplace prosecutions after a recent case involving Waste Management. He'll also look at the… Audio

MPs behaving more badly or just the winter blues? Senior politicians indulged in name-calling and taunting opponents in the Chamber this afternoon.

Exercised about whether 'Karens' would be protected… Audio

The proposed changes include making the definition of hate speech more narrow.  Audio

The Government is under pressure to explain exactly what the proposed new hate laws would mean for criminal offending.

A new, clearer offence in the Crimes Act may be created with penalties that… Audio

The Al Noor Mosque is being targeted with fresh threats of violence.

The police have received three separate reports of threats towards the Christchurch mosque in the last fortnight, incidents a… Audio

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she hopes opposition parties will engage in a meaningful debate over proposed changes to the country's hate speech laws.

The Government wants to introduce harsher… Audio

MPs have debated the findings of an inquiry into student accommodation prompted by the death of a student in 2019. Here’s how they changed the law. Audio

The Government is looking at making hate speech a criminal offence, which could mean tougher penalties.This is part of the response to the Royal Commission of inquiry into the Christchurch terror… Audio