Politics

Campaign targets better school attendance

The government is launching a marketing campaign to lift the country's poor record of attendance at school. "Every school day is a big day" is the tagline... Read More

Live updates: Anti-government protest

UPDATE 8.10AM: Some roads in central Wellington are closed and police will be out in force today as a large anti-government protest heads to Parliament. Extra... Read More

Parliament protest: Barricades erected

Barricades have been set up at Parliament in anticipation of a Freedoms and Rights Coalition protest demonstration today. Large concrete blocks were installed... Read More

Shining light on the potential of indigenous study

Staff at University of Waikato are welcoming the announcement of the Government's investment in Māori research, science and innovation and are looking forward... Read More

Elections: The campaign journey begins

The ring has closed and the hats have been collected - let the fun begin! With nominations for Local Body Elections closing last Friday, there's 59 people vying... Read More

Govt confirms mental health workforce expansion

The Government is increasing the number of funded clinical psychology internships and the payment interns receive on placement to support more students to choose... Read More

Seaweed innovator wins Govt support

The Government is investing in a $1.5 million project that will likely create the world's first commercial seaweed-based nanocellulose manufacturing plant. The... Read More

Labour‘s caucus unanimously agrees to suspend MP

Labour's caucus has unanimously decided to suspend Hamilton West MP Gaurav Sharma effective immediately in the wake of allegations of bullying of and by... Read More

Govt‘s new public transport plan

The government is announcing a new approach to public transport in New Zealand. The approach will include support for 'on-demand' public transport services,... Read More

PM says bullying issue not widespread

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern doesn't believe there are widespread issues of bullying across the party, but says employment matters will be raised from time-to-time... Read More

New laws for overseas farm investors

A law change to ensure that forestry conversions by overseas investors benefit New Zealand has passed its final reading in Parliament. Previously, overseas investors... Read More

Period products: Govt supports over 2000 schools

Associate Minister of Education Jan Tinetti is hailing the free period products in schools a 'huge success.' Tinetti is also acknowledging the vital... Read More