Politics

Covid-19 inquiry to wait until after election

The inquiry into the country's Covid-19 response will wait until after the election to seek the public's views. The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19... Read More

Government adds $6m to food bank funding

The government is putting a further $6 million towards food banks, saying demand is high - particularly in communities affected by extreme weather events. The... Read More

Ruapehu ski season to go ahead this winter

The Government will provide up to $5 million to the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) to ensure the mountain's 2023 ski season can go ahead, Regional Development... Read More

Time running out to change rolls

Time is running out for Māori voters to choose which electoral roll they want to be on for this year's general election - the Māori roll or the general roll. Voters... Read More

Government delivers 12,000 more public homes

The Government has hit a major milestone with the successful delivery of over 12,000 additional public homes since October 2017, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has... Read More

Grocery sector focusing on lower household costs

Big supermarkets are being stopped from locking competitors out of prime locations, with restrictions having been removed from more than 140 pieces of land following... Read More

New digital Firearms Registry launches

The new digital Firearms Registry has begun operating today, delivering another milestone in the improvement of firearms safety and oversight in New Zealand, says... Read More

Local Government review: what you need to know

A panel which spent two years reviewing the state of local government by talking to councils up and down the country has concluded a radical overhaul is needed. The... Read More

Sweeping local government reform recommended

The Future for Local Government review panel has released its final report, including a raft of recommendations to deliver better outcomes for local communities. The... Read More

Candidate spotlight: Pare Taikato

She's been an MP support person for the last five years - and is now looking to become an MP herself after being selected as the Labour Party candidate for the... Read More

Market study to investigate banking competition

Cabinet has agreed to a market study into competition in the banking sector for personal banking services to ensure the market is working well for New Zealanders. ... Read More

Mixed views on whether recession will stick

Businesses are being plagued by uncertainty at the news of a recession. The economy has contracted for two consecutive quarters, with gross domestic product falling... Read More