Politics

New programme to steer youth into jobs

The Government is rolling out new programmes in areas that have seen spikes in youth offending to help steer rangatahi/youth into training and employment. Whakawatea... Read More

Tempers flare at Thames public meeting

Crowds at a public meeting in Thames on Thursday became frustrated when talk turned to their district's pothole, the large slip on State Highway 25A. After fielding... Read More

Celebrating Race Unity Speech Awards

On an evening of aroha, aspiration and some very nicely turned phrases, Police and many partners gathered at Parliament to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the... Read More

Govt delays Three Waters start date

The government's Three Waters project is moving from four entities to 10 with its start date pushed out by two years. Ironically, its move to rebrand the... Read More

New Tauranga courthouse hold ups spark debate

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is calling on the Government to 'get moving” with the city's new courthouse development. Initially set for completion in 2026,... Read More

Most Kiwis opposed to raising pension age - study

Universal access to the pension is still the most preferred option for many New Zealanders, with strong opposition to means-testing superannuation payments revealed... Read More

Vaccines, isolation and masks “key” to safe winter

Being up to date with vaccinations, staying home if unwell and wearing masks in healthcare settings remains key to minimising the impact of Covid-19 and reducing... Read More

KiwiSaver funds for weightloss surgery rejected

Weight loss surgery does not meet the "very high" threshold required to be able to withdraw KiwiSaver funds. That is among the findings of the Financial Services... Read More

100 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup

The largest women's sporting event in the world is now only 100 days from hitting New Zealand shores. The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 is being co-hosted by New... Read More

Straight to Residence: 32 health roles added

The government is announcing 32 new health sector roles are to be added to the Straight to Residence pathway of the Green List to help prepare the health system... Read More

Cabinet to consider relaxing last restrictions

Cabinet ministers will today consider whether to relax the few remaining Covid-19 restrictions with an announcement expected this week. Most pandemic rules were... Read More

Government improves safe access to credit

The Government is announcing that changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) will come into force in May, improving safe access to credit... Read More