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.

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

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.

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

Remembering barrister and solicitor Fiona Hall, a leading AML/CFT lawyer and theatre actor whose vibrant life and career ...

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.