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John Key is downplaying the prospect of a law change to clamp down on tax avoidance by multinational companies. Audio

Samoa's first time MPs and re-elected politicians for the 16th Parliament have been sworn in, following the recent general election. Audio

An independent assessment of a proposed framework for sea bed mining has found the legislation lacks indigenous and environmental safeguards. Audio

Uber will break law if it charges Christchurch customers. Audio

The Government is planning to change the law so councils can work more closely together and deliver cost-savings to ratepayers. Audio

The two former leaders of Nauru say international observers are vitally needed on the island after the government made changes to the Electoral Act that they say threaten the country's democracy. Audio

Safe havens for victims of family violence and the police in the Solomon Islands say demand for their services will grow when the Family Protection Act becomes Law. Audio

A Parliamentary Select Committee will hold an inquiry into the illegal possession of firearms. Mei Heron reports. Audio

Labour leader Andrew Little has touted the prospect of legislating interest rates if banks ignore OCR cuts. Audio

Initiative in Papua New Guinea to achieve a greater commitment from key authorities to combat sorcery related violence. Audio

The University of Canterbury is holding a seminar called Women Behind The Law. And its aim is to talk about the role of women in cases, and how they have influenced the development of law in New… Audio

Two former Nauru presidents say international election observers are needed on the island, several months before the expected election. Audio

A former secretary of justice for Nauru says the current justice minister, David Adeang, considers himself all powerful and that his government is above the law. Audio

Crown Law is lodging appeals in cases where judges have resisted implementing the 'three strikes' law, that's got the architect of the bill, David Garrett concerned about the legislation's future. Audio

Crown Law is lodging appeals in two cases where judges refused to send criminals to prison for the rest of their lives under the three strikes law. Audio

Talk of rising anxiety on Norfolk Island as Australia brings in workers from the mainland to take over government jobs. Audio

The Papua New Guinea government is under more pressure to enforce laws around forestry, following two recent reports by international NGOs related to PNG's forestry industry, and the flow of finances… Audio

Nauru has reportedly changed its electoral laws which critics say will make it harder to compete against the government. Audio

A major review of the country's intelligence agencies has recommended that the GCSB and the SIS be governed by a single law so their purposes and boundaries are clearer. Under the proposal, it would… Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, says getting the laws governing spy agencies right is a balance between national security, privacy and people's human rights. Audio

Latest visa limits add to problems for Nauru's suspended MPs who are facing legal action. Audio

The Government is coming under increasing pressure to reform its more than than 60-year old adoption law, which has now been labelled discriminatory against people based on sex, marital status… Audio

The leader of the opposition in Fiji says the country is back in the grip of the military after two military men were appointed to key state roles last week. Audio

How to stop a defamation claim. Audio

The World Health Organisation says betel nut use is on the rise in the Pacific and they're encouraging countries to raise awareness and consider policy level efforts. Audio