Domestic violence bill gets the bash
GOVERNMENT plans to fast-track changes in domestic violence law omit key issues identified in a 2008 Ministry of Justice review. The review, initiated under the previous government, received 103...
View ArticleFood Bill fallout feeds growing concerns
FED UP: Natasha Fordyce at a recent protest against the Food Bill in Abel Smith St. THE right to grow, share and consume food freely is motivating protesters to mobilise against the Food Bill now...
View ArticleNational’s benefit reform unpopular on street
HARD QUESTIONS: Wellington students, from left, Tiana Popata (22), Olivia Price (18) and Cassie Judd (17) do not agree with the changes - Tiana: “They should wait until they’re 18, old enough to get a...
View ArticleFewer hospital visits after BZP law change
WELLINGTON HOSPITAL is seeing a decrease in emergency patients who have used legal drugs to get high, since legislation was passed to remove BZP from those products. Lisette Ennis-Wilson has the...
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