Politics

Wellington protesters fear secret ‘tech weapons’

Wellington anti-mandate protesters have been seen wearing tin foil hats, as some baselessly claim they are being targeted by 'tech weapons” directed at them. A... Read More

Tauranga ‘decades’ behind Hamilton, deputy PM told

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson has admitted that levels of investment in Tauranga aren't where they should be, but says the city's 'calling card”... Read More

LGNZ president slams Tauranga “attack” politics

The president of Local Government New Zealand has taken aim at a Tauranga ratepayer organisation over their 'attack advertising” style of social media... Read More

Covid-19: Phase 3 from midnight, around 5000 cases

New Zealand is moving into phase 3 of the Government's Omicron response at 11.59pm tonight, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed. Hipkins... Read More

Incoming travellers to get rapid antigen tests

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says travellers coming into Auckland Airport will be issued with a pack including three rapid antigen tests, information and advice... Read More

New helpline to offer prescriptions for abortions

A free 24-hour abortion helpline will be rolled out nationwide where people can be prescribed medication over the phone to end unwanted pregnancies. The service... Read More

Housing providers call on govt to turn up supply

The government is investing more into housing than ever, yet experts say it's not how much but where it's being spent that will make the difference. 'They are... Read More

Cyclone Dovi: adverse event classified

Rural Communities Minister Damien O'Connor has classified severe weather that left a trail of damage across the North Island as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking... Read More

Tauranga visit: Wood announces employment project

The Government is launching a new employment initiative to get local people into work on transport projects being built across the country. This is the latest... Read More

LIVE: PM speaks on Covid restrictions

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to speak about what the future of Covid-19 restrictions will look like after a Cabinet meeting this afternoon, joined... Read More

Live: Luxon speaks about protests and mandates

National's leader Christopher Luxon is speaking to media ahead of the post-Cabinet briefing from the prime minister. Luxon is expected to speak about vaccine... Read More

Police increasing safety control around perimeter

Police say that engagement with key protest leaders in Wellington has been positive over the weekend, with security and safety being the agreed area of focus. They... Read More