Politics

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts gets $7m bailout

The government has agreed to give Ruapehu Alpine Lifts a $7 million bailout. It has told the operator it will be its last taxpayer bailout, with Regional... Read More

Warning to keep out of harbour construction site

People are being warned to stay away from an active construction site on a Bay of Plenty coastline. While great progress is being made on the Ōpōtiki Harbour... Read More

Work begins on SH29 upgrades near Tauriko

Unlocking economic growth and land for housing are critical elements of the Government's plan for upgrades to State Highway 29 (SH29) near Tauriko. Transport... Read More

‘Shifting the front door’ for child services

When someone in the Eastern Bay calls Oranga Tamariki to report concerns about a child welfare issue, they will now be rerouted from the national call centre... Read More

The big danger in NZ's carbon credit surplus

The government has been urged to quickly shrink the number of carbon credits available for polluters to buy, after four failed auctions in 2023. The Climate... Read More

School leaders unite to defend free lunches

A dozen school and early childhood sector groups have united to ask Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to retain funding for the free school lunch scheme, Ka Ora... Read More

Seaside village upset by social housing plan

Plans to build 4905 three-storey townhouses and apartments, including social housing, in Ōmokoroa have sent ripples through the sleepy coastal settlement. The... Read More

TNL: Cambridge Road Bridge opening soon

The new bridge at Cambridge Road will open on schedule on April 8, marking a significant milestone in the 6.8km Takitimu North Link expressway project. 'This... Read More

Police officers fire back at pay rise offer

Police officers are firing back at an "insulting", "disgusting" and "demoralising" pay offer amid a cost of living crisis and demanding conditions. After... Read More

Online harm: protection and support for children

Aotearoa New Zealand is falling behind in protecting children from online harm, says a group wanting wider and tougher restrictions on illegal sexual content... Read More

Too sick to enrol? Woman struggles to find GP

A chronically-ill Rotorua woman suspects some GPs are reluctant to enrol her because she needs a lot of care, as new research shows under-funding is forcing... Read More

$3.2m raised for NZ documentary on online hate

The New Zealand Film Commission is putting $800,000 towards a documentary about former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern. In a statement the Film Commission... Read More