Articles by Lucy Bennett
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National
Government seeks public views on drugged-driving testing regime
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 3:30pmThe Government is seeking public feedback on ways to improve roadside drug-testing, including what drugs should be tested...
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National
Waverley crash families support petition for roadside drug testing
Monday, 13 May 2019, 2:47pmFamilies who have lost loved ones to drugged drivers came together at Parliament today to ask the Government to hurry up...
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National
Mother of crash victim seeks roadside drug testing in petition to Parliament
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 8:32pmA mother has presented a petition to National MP Nick Smith asking for the urgent introduction of random roadside saliva...
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National
'That doesn't sit right with me': Megan Woods on Southern Response OIA review
Monday, 14 January 2019, 6:30amGreater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods is seeking a "please explain" from government insurer Southern Response...
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National
Sroubek's $18,000 legal aid loan
Monday, 10 December 2018, 6:33amConvicted drug smuggler Karel Sroubek was granted legal aid of more than $18,000 for two criminal cases under the fake identity...
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National
NZ faces a 'rising tide' of mental distress and addiction
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 12:05pmNew Zealand is experiencing a rising tide of mental distress and addiction and it is not a problem that is going to be fixed...
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National
'Possible bias': SIS probe into serious staff misconduct
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 5:52pmDirector-General of Security Rebecca Kitteridge has launched an investigation into the conduct of some SIS staff after correspondence...
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National
Greens backlash: MP accused of 'selling out' by own party
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 4:42pmGreen MP and Minister Eugenie Sage has been accused of "selling out" by her own party over a decision to allow a Chinese-owned...
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Business
Developers on board with KiwiBuild off-the-plan programme
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 4:03pmMore than 90 applications have been received from developers hoping to sell homes off the plan to the Government for its...