Politics

Fire strike stopped, Govt negotiations underway

The fire strike planned for 11am today is being called off, according to a statement made by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU). Members... Read More

PM opens new Surf Rescue Centre in Tauranga

Port of Tauranga's multi-million dollar rescue centre is now open. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opened the centre this afternoon, which received... Read More

Election access fund opens

A fund to support disabled candidates to participate in parliamentary elections is now open for applications. Disabled people seeking selection or standing as... Read More

Government supporting better drinking water

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced applications are open for a programme to support rural access to clean and safe drinking water. 'The Government... Read More

Alcohol law reform plans signalled by Government

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government will tackle alcohol law reform, to curb alcohol marketing and sponsorship, but will take time to do it right... Read More

What are New Zealanders most concerned about?

The New Zealand public thinks threats to our national security are increasing, with natural disasters, misinformation, hacking and epidemics at the top of their... Read More

Thousands of workers on the way to NZ for summer

Immigration Minister Michael Wood is announcing thousands of holiday makers overseas now have visas and are set to bring key skills to the New Zealand economy... Read More

Better conditions on the way for bus drivers

The Government is supporting the transport sector's efforts to stabilise the public transport workforce with funding from Budget 2022 to help standardise base... Read More

Customs collects more than $17.5B in the past year

Customs collected $17.5 billion in revenue on behalf of the Crown in tax revenue in the year to June 30, 2022. This is up 17 per cent, or just over $2.5 billion,... Read More

Leaked letter claims BOP patients choosing to die

A leaked letter from Bay of Plenty District Health Board chief medical officers claims patients are 'choosing to die” rather than commence life maintaining... Read More

Voter turnout: Radical shake up proposed

A radical shake up is being proposed to address plummeting voter turnout and a lack of diversity around council tables. Set up 18 months ago by Minister of Local... Read More

Crowds protest ‘desecration’ of back country huts

Hundreds of people - led by Tūhoe kaumātua - gathered in Tāneatua on Wednesday to protest against the 'desecration” of back-country huts in Te Urewera. Stuff... Read More