Politics

GDP rises 1.7 percent, new figures show

The economy has posted strong growth supported by consumer spending and tourism. New Zealand's gross domestic product rose 1.7 per cent in the three months... Read More

New policy to protect horticultural land expected

The Government is expected to announce this weekend new standards to help safeguard some of the country's most productive land from urban sprawl. And market... Read More

Calls to support te reo as core subject in schools

On the 50th anniversary of the Māori language petition, the Green Party is calling on the Government to make te reo Māori a core curriculum subject in mainstream... Read More

Largest climate conference in NZ to create action

The critical role of business in transitioning Aotearoa New Zealand to a zero-carbon economy will be centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau next week at the largest... Read More

Tauranga welcomes end of mask requirements

Businesses and authorities across Tauranga have welcomed the government's decision to remove all mask wearing requirements and scrap the Covid-19 traffic light... Read More

NZ reps to Queen Elizabeth II funeral confirmed

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed the New Zealanders attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. They include the Māori King, Kiingi Tūheitia,... Read More

Mixed reactions as Covid traffic light system ends

The government's decision to scrap the Covid-19 Protection Framework is reasonable, but it is a mistake to drop mask mandates for public transport, an epidemiologist... Read More

Workers who aided investigation have to leave NZ

A group of migrants who have been helping an investigation into immigration fraud may soon be forced to leave the country. The group were some of the 50 Chinese... Read More

Government recruitment services tender paused

New Zealand Government Procurement - NZGP - has today announced that the tender process for a new All-of-Government recruitment services contract has been paused... Read More

Covid-19 Protection Framework retires tonight

The Covid-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, will be removed from 11.59pm tonight, Monday September 12, so all New Zealanders can... Read More

Public holiday on Sep 26 to mark Queen‘s passing

New Zealand will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a State Memorial Service and one-off public holiday on Monday, September 26. 'As New Zealand's... Read More

Suaree Borell’s reasons for standing for mayor

At 46, Whakamārama born-and-raised Suaree Borell is not only the youngest candidate running for the Western Bay of Plenty Mayoralty. She's the only female. While... Read More