Politics

Covid-19: Legislation for safe operation of courts

The Government is progressing legislation to ensure that courts can continue operating safely and effectively as Covid-19 spreads in the community. 'Access to... Read More

Police apology over terror attack remains hollow

The Council of Licensed Firearms Owners - COLFO - is calling for Police to make good on their three-year old apology for firearm licensing errors which contributed... Read More

Government set to expand sanctions on Russia

The Government has announced it will significantly expand its sanctions on Russia and individuals and companies connected to the Russian Government through a first... Read More

Covid: Bridges hopes Speaker doesn‘t mute him

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges remains in high spirits despite becoming the third MP to test positive for Covid-19. He jokes of his hope that he is not muted with... Read More

Mixed reaction to Luxon tax promises

The National Party's promise to scrap all the new taxes introduced by Labour since coming into power has been met with both praise and scepticism. Party leader... Read More

Muller: Sunscreen Bill adds heat to manufacturers

The passing of the Sunscreen Product Safety Standard Bill this week will give New Zealander's greater confidence in the effectiveness of SPF products they purchase,... Read More

PM Jacinda Ardern: “We will restore these grounds”

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is saddened and angered by the protesters' actions today, and that parliament's grounds have been desecrated. Ardern... Read More

Visa applications: Record number of applications

Immigration New Zealand is reporting the successful launch of Phase 2 of the Government's one-off 2021 Resident Visa, with applications opening at 10am for more... Read More

Fuel price pressure: NZ supports global action

New Zealand's Energy and Resources Minister has joined her International Energy Agency counterparts to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and agreed to measures... Read More

Hospitality businesses: mandates are killing us

Whakātane business people are expressing their pain and frustration with the Government's Covid response. Around 18 members of the Whakātane hospitality and... Read More

Boost in RSE numbers to help hort sector grow

The horticulture and winegrowing sector will have access to 1600 more workers this season after the Government agreed to increase the Recognised Seasonal Employment... Read More

Govt under pressure to ease border restriction

Political pressure is mounting on the government to move faster on easing border restrictions as the domestic outbreak escalates. The number of new community... Read More