Politics

Historic day for Kiwis living in Australia

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has welcomed Australia's historic decision to provide a new direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in Australia,... Read More

More support, rights for victims - Allan

The Government is delivering on its promise to improve victims' experiences in the courts and wider justice system, says Justice Minister Kiri Allan. 'As part... Read More

WBOP infrastructure: Minister acknowledges issues

A forum designed to aid the 'significant infrastructure deficit” the Bay of Plenty is facing is being launched in Tauranga today. Officially named the Western... Read More

Class size changes “slap in the face” - principal

A primary school principal has labelled the government's class size policy a "slap in the face", saying the education minister must be "crazy" if she thinks... Read More

More digital training for seniors rolls out

Six providers of digital training will deliver essential digital skills courses for up to 5000 learners around the country. 'Being online is increasingly important... Read More

Govt makes it cheaper to get a drivers licence

The Government is making it cheaper for Kiwis to get their driver licence through changes to how Waka Kotahi is funded, according to Transport Minister Michael... Read More

Calls to to “de-prioritise” Covid-19 for most

It is time to "de-prioritise" the response to Covid-19, which will now be no worse than the flu for the majority of the population, an epidemiologist says. University... Read More

Did you get your Māori Option pack?

The Electoral Commission says Māori voters should have received an information pack in the mail by now about the Māori Electoral Option. The Option is the choice... Read More

Secret BOP venue for anti co-governance roadshow

A ‘Stop Co-Governance' roadshow will go ahead at two venues in the Bay of Plenty this month with one venue secret and protests expected. Julian Batchelor's... Read More

Govt to reduce classroom sizes at schools

The government has announced moves to reduce primary and intermediate school class sizes, supported by hiring more teachers. A Ministerial Advisory Group will... Read More

Deputy Prime Minister to lead Pacific Mission

Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs (Pacific Region) Minister Carmel Sepuloni will lead a Pacific Mission to Solomon Islands, Fiji and Tonga -... Read More

Fast-track consenting for solar energy projects

Nearly half a million solar panels across two Waikato solar farm projects that could reduce over 200 million kilograms of carbon pollution each year have been... Read More