A wider framework of co-operation agreements allow the Commerce Commission to work with other countries that have comparable competition and consumer protection laws.

A number of New Zealand law firms have taken their lead from Australian, British and US practices where there is a long tradition of pro bono work.

COMMENT Proposals to reform the tax regime for specified mineral mining are significant and will almost certainly result in companies paying tax earlier.

No staff cuts, despite doing away with one floor in Auckland's Vero Centre.

OPINION What the implications mean on this side of the Tasman.