Politics

Further $23 million boost to cyclone grant

The Government is providing a further $23 million to support more farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners, and rural communities as they recover from Cyclone Gabrielle. 'Helping... Read More

ACC support possible for more Kiwi workers

Kiwis could get better access to ACC support for a greater number of occupational diseases, including those more likely to affect women, ACC Minister Peeni Henare... Read More

Watch: Ardern delivers her valedictory speech

Jacinda Ardern is giving her valedictory speech this evening, as she prepares to leave Parliament - and politics - behind. Yesterday, it was announced the... Read More

Fixing unhealthy homes around NZ

A massive investment programme to fix the country's unhealthy homes would drive $116 billion worth of benefits to households, despite a hit to economic growth,... Read More

Former PM Jacinda Ardern reveals next gig

Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern will depart Parliament this week for a role working on the Christchurch Call. She will also work alongside Prince William,... Read More

Rule change for overseas voting

The rules for overseas voting are changing for this year's General Election to recognise the effect the pandemic has had on international travel. "This is a temporary... Read More

Pay boost for some NZders

From today, more than 1.4 million New Zealanders are expected to receive a little extra to help with the cost of living as a result of changes made by the Government.... Read More

Changes to the Māori Electoral option

Māori who would like to switch electoral rolls before this year's General Election will be able to make the change from now until July 13. A recent law change... Read More

Amendments to mass arrivals legislation

The Government is making procedural changes to the Immigration Act to ensure that 2013 amendments operate as Parliament intended. The Government is also... Read More

Second Poseidon aircraft on home soil

Defence Minister Andrew Little has marked the arrival of the country's second P-8A Poseidon aircraft alongside personnel at the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Base... Read More

Ginny Andersen named new Minister of Police

Ginny Andersen will be the new minister of police, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. Andersen was only sworn in as a Cabinet Minister last month, but Hipkins... Read More

Pensions set to rise in April

Pensioners are set to have more cash in their back pocket next month following the Government's announcing a boost to Superannuation as part of a new cost-of-living... Read More