Lianne Dalziel

This week the Law Commission tabled a hard hitting report recommending a raft of changes to crack down on the misuse of alcohol. It wants to raise the age at which people can purchase alcohol to 20… Audio

The head of a parliamentary inquiry into finance company failures says she'd like the people in charge of mismanaged companies banned from ever again being able to take money off innocent investors. Audio

A Bill repealing the partial defence of provocation in homicide cases has passed its first reading in Parliament with unanimous support. Audio

The government is promising to look at the rules around provocation and how it's used in criminal cases. Labour's Justice spokesperson, Lianne Dalziel, has a private members Bill in the ballot that… Audio

An attempt by the Green Party to make marajuana use legal for medicinal purposes has failed. Audio

The David Bain trial has taken the meaning of jury service into new territory. Audio

Labour MP Lianne Dalziel is frustrated at the lack of interest being shown in a bill governing how alcohol's sold. Audio

The Grocery Retailers' Association describes a Government move to stop alcohol being sold in dairies as 'unfair'. Audio

Last week, Manurewa MP George Hawkins introduced a members bill that would reduce the number of liquor licenses approved. Audio

The Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel says the review will consider appointing a petrol commissioner. Audio

Lenders owed money by struggling Blue Chip investors have been asked to wait until investigations are completed. Audio

As petrol prices continue to soar, the Government is considering stepping-in to ensure customers get value at the pump. Audio

The way the FSA handled a report on the possible health risks of drinking A1 milk led to damaging and unneccesary speculation. Audio

Minister of Commerce Lianne Dalziel discusses the situation facing Blue Chip Investors. Audio