A barrister faces a misconduct charge after allegedly having sex with a client who was a close friend of his wife, raising ...

Casey Costello is appointed New Zealand’s Organised Crime Minister, with plans for a multi-agency taskforce and new action on organised crime.

Rates cap bill passes its first reading, with councils set to face limits on annual rate increases and a 2% to 4% target range.

FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass leaves her role after suspension over an investigation into workplace conduct, as a separate culture inquiry continues.

Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster calls for a review of laws covering smart glasses and wearable technology capable of covertly filming people.

The Government unveils its final AML reform bill, proposing simpler customer checks and stronger powers to freeze suspicious transactions.

Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman defends the OCR rise to 2.75%, saying lower inflation will support household incomes and ...

Chris Trotter examines NZ First’s shift to the Right, Luxon’s coalition dilemma and the potential of the Opportunity Party in the 2026 election.

A real estate agent who refused to take a mandatory Māori studies CPD course faces a career-ending licence cancellation after the industry watchdog rejected her bid for an exemption. Auckland estate ...