Law & OrderGovt crackdown on gangs: Legal expert queries effectivenessNew Zealand has imposed a ban on gang patches while advancing controversial youth boot camp legislation.Khalia StrongFri, 22 Nov
Law & OrderNew law expected to help Pacific family violence victims A new bill will allow people to speed up divorce proceedings in cases of family violence, which a sociology professor says could be good for Pacific people.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 18 Oct
Law & Order • SāmoaSāmoan citizenship bill’s progresses to second readingThe Green MP responsible for launching a historic member’s bill has commended the thousands of strong submissions received from Sāmoa to Aotearoa.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 10 Oct
Law & OrderSeymour says controversial Treaty Bill will surprise haters and supporters alikeACT leader David Seymour says they are aiming to have their Treaty Principles Bill ready by November and that the final copy will contradict the expectations of those who hate or love it.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 28 Aug
Law & OrderDisability services shake-up ignores vulnerable community - Pacific NGOThe Pacific Disability Forum says the government’s shock announcements around disability services has failed to uphold the UN conventions for people living with cognitive impairment.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 26 Aug
Law & OrderPacific men most likely to be tasered by police - reportA research project on how New Zealand Police treat Māori, Pasifika and Pākehā has resulted in "grim" findings for tangata whenua and tagata moana.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uThu, 22 Aug
Law & OrderWrap-around beneficiary support is a better than sanctions says providerA plant nursery that uses Māori concepts to help people find employment weighs in on the government's controversial benefit sanctions.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 19 Aug
Law & OrderNew benefit sanctions ‘punish the poor’Auckland Action Against Poverty's Brooke Pao Stanley says the new social welfare reforms are a “callous” way to force people into work.Sariah MagaoaWed, 14 Aug
Law & OrderPacific meth usage could become epidemic if left unchecked - expertUniversity of South Pacific lecturer Dr Annie Crookes talks to PMN News about the effects increased meth usage is having in Fiji.Sayeemulla ShariffFri, 02 Aug
Law & OrderPolice boost public presence in war on crime Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says incoming legislation will help provide the force with more tools to ensure communities feel safe.Sariah MagaoaFri, 26 Jul
