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Homelessness a wider conversation

Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui says a lack of housing was not something that could be put to bed by the district council in its Freedom Camping Bylaw. Tunui... Read More

Preventing antibiotic-resistant superbugs

By working together, veterinarians and animal owners have an essential role to play in preventing antimicrobial resistance and safeguarding antibiotics for when... Read More

5+ A Day Celebrates 20 Years of Fruit in Schools

An influential health initiative to encourage people to eat five plus servings of fresh fruit and vegetables daily is celebrating 30 years of success in Aotearoa... Read More

What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?

"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi as it stood before Parliament - and that's likely to happen with National and NZ First saying they will not support... Read More

Stolen caravan in "reckless" Coromandel chase

A vehicle towing a stolen caravan has taken police on 'reckless” chase around the Coromandel resulting in injuries to members of the public. Police... Read More

Missing man's family seek answers one year on

It's been 12 months since Jordan van Deursen went missing in the Coromandel bush and his family still have questions over the man's disappearance. Jordan,... Read More

All Kiwis encouraged to have a say on Treaty bill

The Justice Committee has called for public submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, January... Read More

Youth Parliament 2025: Empowering NZ's Youth Voice

Matt Doocey announced that the 11th Youth Parliament will be taking place in 2025 today. 'Youth Parliament offers a unique youth development opportunity... Read More

Fraud Awareness Week launched to combat scams

The government is launching Fraud Awareness Week to enhance industry coordination efforts to combat online scams. New data shows that Kiwis lost nearly $200... Read More

Making our roads safer

A month-long operation aimed at getting high-risk drivers off the roads in Hawke's Bay has seen more than 155 vehicles impounded. Road Policing Constable... Read More

35,000 join as Hīkoi reaches Parliament

More than 35,000 people have gathered as the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti overflows from Parliament's grounds and onto nearby Wellington streets. Eru Kapa-Kingi... Read More

Rescue helicopter's 64 life-saving missions in BOP

The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 64 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty region over the month of October, which is 20 more than those... Read More