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

Cabinet Minister Casey Costello has been handed a newly created portfolio aimed at tackling organised crime, which will include establishing a multi-agency taskforce to drive a more coordinated ...

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.

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

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

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 ...

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