Politics

Nurses to rally for pay equity in Tauranga

Primary Health Care nurses are holding a rally in downtown Tauranga today to highlight pay equity issues. Rallies are also being held in Auckland, Hamilton,... Read More

Get to know your Western Bay Council candidates

Want to match the names of Council candidates to faces, and learn more about the people? You're in luck. Photos and profiles for those standing in Western Bay... Read More

Freedom camping: new legislation introduced

New steps to address the environmental and social impact of freedom camping have been taken with the introduction of the Self-contained Motor Vehicle Legislation... Read More

Government considers cutting 3000 teaching jobs

In a surprise move, the government wants to cut a senior teaching role nationwide so it can cover a hole in its budget. It wants to let 3119 fixed-term "within-school... Read More

Health Fund for Pacific communities now open

Pacific community organisations are strongly urged to apply for the Pacific Community Health Fund, now open for applications. Associate Minister of Health Hon... Read More

Talking kiwifruit quality with Christopher Luxon

Speaking in Te Puke today following a tour of the Seeka Oakside packhouse, National Party leader Christopher Luxon is outlining "two suggestions" for the Government... Read More

Fire strike: The politics behind the people

Tauranga firefighters are participating in their second hour-long strike today. The strikes are being issued to trigger a FENZ response to allow better conditions... Read More

Where will you be watching the debates?

It's nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you. Next week Western Bay of Plenty District Council's aspiring Mayoral... Read More

Bill of Rights Amendment Bill passes third reading

Legislation which strengthens New Zealanders' basic human rights has passed its third reading in Parliament today. The New Zealand Bill of Rights (Declarations... Read More

Live: Government announces supermarket reforms

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark are giving further details on the supermarket reforms. RNZ understands the announcement... Read More

Wellington: Protest concludes without issue

Crowds have dispersed from Parliament Grounds following The Freedom and Rights Coalition protest in Wellington on Tuesday, says Wellington District Commander Superintendent... Read More

Gaurav Sharma expelled from Labour Party Caucus

The Labour Caucus has voted to expel Dr Gaurav Sharma from caucus, effectively immediately. The Caucus also voted to refer the matter to the New Zealand Council... Read More