Politics

Ardern resignation: Bay of Plenty Labour MPs react

Labour MPs in the Bay of Plenty are reacting to the news of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation, announced yesterday. Labour's caucus is set to... Read More

Ardern quits: Live updates on response

A shocked Labour Party caucus will leave Napier today, deliberating on who is best to lead them into the next election. MPs had gathered to plan for the year... Read More

Ardern resignation: Who could be the next PM?

New Zealand needs a new prime minister, and the Labour Party a new leader. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shocked the country and her Labour Party colleagues on... Read More

Prime Minister announces General Election date

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is announcing the date of the General Election. She says the 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday October 14, 2023. 'Announcing... Read More

PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation

Jacinda Ardern is announcing she will step down as Prime Minister and Leader of the Labour Party. Her last day will be Tuesday, February 7. Her resignation will... Read More

Child abuse: Calls for politicians to act

A young woman charged with the murder of an infant boy this week has prompted national child abuse advocacy group, Child Matters, to ask how many children must... Read More

Monkeypox vaccination available from next week

A vaccine for people at risk of Monkeypox will be available if prescribed by a medical practitioner to people who meet eligibility criteria from Monday, January... Read More

The big change coming to international travel

You know the drill - rifling through your cabin baggage for a pen, then hunching over your tray table, writing out your details in capital letters, and taking... Read More

Closed office costs taxpayers nearly $3m

The ongoing rent for an immigration office closed more than a year ago has cost taxpayers almost $3 million. Immigration New Zealand's Beijing office was... Read More

Tourism Minister: A strong summer for tourism

New Zealand is proving to be an attractive destination for overseas visitors, according to Minister of tourism Stuart Nash. Our regions have already seen a boost... Read More

Fewer foreign investors applying for residency

Only three wealthy foreign investors have applied for residency since the government overhauled the rules last spring and they are in limbo. Immigration says... Read More

Covid-19 response award for frontline workers

The government has confirmed the groups of frontline workers to receive a Covid-19 Response Recognition Award, a specific acknowledgement of the service given... Read More