Politics

Counter-protest petition takes off

A Change.org petition calling for those protesting outside Parliament to vacate has now received more than 64,000 signatures. The petition is called 'Tell... Read More

Self-isolation: Govt introduces additional support

The Government is standing up additional support to help people who have to self-isolate access the services they need as Omicron cases start to ramp up. Minister... Read More

Government to deliver Budget on May 19

New Zealand's annual Budget will be delivered on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Finance Minister Grant Robertson says a key focus would be on planned health reforms... Read More

2021 Resident Visa applications to open early

Up to 10,500 people who were eligible to apply for a 2021 Resident Visa from March 1, 2022, will now be able to apply from next week, Immigration New Zealand announced... Read More

MP: rental prices adding increased pressure

People living in the Western Bay of Plenty are coming are under increasing pressure to afford rent, says Scott Simpson. According to the Coromandel MP, the latest... Read More

Conversion therapy ban bill passes third reading

The Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, with the support of almost all MPs. Conversion practices,... Read More

Booster rollout completed in aged care facilities

The Covid-19 vaccine booster rollout has been completed in aged care facilities around New Zealand. Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall says all District... Read More

Anti-mandate protest enters fifth day

Anti-vaccine mandate protesters are waking up to day five of their unlawful occupation at Parliament amid worsening weather and after a night battling the grounds'... Read More

Minimum wage to increase to $21.20 from April

A minimum wage increase of $1.20, bringing it to $21.20 per hour has been confirmed for 1 April by the government. The starting-out and training minimum wage... Read More

Omicron: New scheme to keep key sectors going

The Government have revealed which critical workers will be able to end self-isolation early if identified as a close contact of a Covid-19 case. The critical... Read More

Firearms bill passing first reading

The Firearms Prohibition Order Bill has unanimously passed its first reading in parliament. Police Minister Poto Williams says the Bill is a key measure to combat... Read More

Extra support to help farmers and growers

The Government has allocated $400,000 to support primary producers with contingency planning and response if a farmer or grower contracts Covid-19. Agriculture... Read More