Roadside testing for four drugs to begin from December, Government reveals gun laws shake-up, and Paul Henry on whether he has regrets.
Roadside screening for these four drugs to begin from next month, fighting a 'menace on the roads'
The Government has today confirmed the four key drugs to be screened as part of police’s new roadside testing regime. Transport Minister Chris Bishop said drug-impaired drivers "are a menace on New Zealand roads".
"Around 30% of all road deaths now involve an impairing drug. If you take drugs and drive, you’re putting innocent lives at risk – and we will not tolerate it."
Gun laws shake-up revealed by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee
Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has today revealed her shake-up of New Zealand's gun laws.
McKee said today Cabinet had agreed to repeal and replace the current Arms Act 1983, a rewrite being part of National's coalition agreement with ACT.
McKee, formerly the spokesperson for the Council of Licensed Firearms Owners, brought into the ACT Party to shape its gun policy, said between 90% and 95% of what she wanted made it into the bill.
Labour 'absolutely' comfortable if Te Pāti Māori doesn't return to Parliament
Labour is "absolutely" campaigning to get Te Pāti Māori out of Parliament and says the party's internal ructions are sad for te ao Māori but that is politics.
The party's campaign chairperson for the Māori seats, Willie Jackson, said there has been strong interest in campaigning for the electorates and the party will be "ready" if there are by-elections.
He also ruled out accepting rogue MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris into Labour, after Te Pāti Māori announced their expulsion.
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ONE HOST'S LIFE REGRETS?
One of the most familiar faces in local television has made a return as the host of The Chase New Zealand.
Paul Henry spoke to 1News features editor Emily Simpson on growing up poor, and whether he has regrets about his life in broadcasting.
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