The Government and game development sector are gearing up to roll out the support announced in Budget 2023, says Minister for the Digital Economy & Communications... Read More

The economy is 'showing its resilience” according to Finance Minister Grant Robertson, who says the country's GDP fell a 'fraction” of 0.1 per cent... Read More

New laws aimed at cracking down on gang activity were used for the first time yesterday following a funeral procession near Whakatāne for a slain Mongrel Mob... Read More

The government needs to keep its spending in check and the Reserve Bank ready to raise interest rates if necessary as the economy goes through a necessary slowdown,... Read More

A political frenzy raged outside the front door as Steven Taiatini lay in state and his whānau tried to grieve, say Te Pāti Māori co-leaders. Now they are... Read More

The tourism sector is continuing to strengthen to close to pre-pandemic levels, according to latest data and estimates, says Tourism Minister Peeni Henare. Figures... Read More

The Government says it is delivering on its 2020 election commitment to tighten up rules on farm-to-forestry conversions by giving communities greater control... Read More

Climate Change Minister James Shaw says New Zealand has to 'get used to the idea” of regular cyclone seasons, similar to those seen in the Pacific islands. The... Read More

The continued growth in net migration shows the Government's immigration rebalance is striking the right balance as we tackle labour shortages, says Immigration... Read More

The National Party has announced its plan to reduce agricultural emissions, including pushing back the final deadline by which farmers have to start paying for... Read More

A discussion panel in Tauranga believes the government is moving away from addressing the consequences of child poverty. Child Poverty Action Group and SociaLink,... Read More

Bay of Plenty firefighters have not inspected any emergency housing for almost a year, after they asked for stab-proof vests and did not get them. RNZ can reveal... Read More