Politics

Conversion therapy ban bill passes second reading

A bill that would ban conversion therapy has passed its second reading in Parliament. Conversion therapy involves attempts to change a person's sexual orientation... Read More

Covid-19: Protesters camped at Parliament

More than 50 police have formed a ring around the front of Parliament edging up to a line of protesters who have linked arms lining up in front of the cenotaph. One... Read More

Govt: free flu vaccines for more New Zealanders

The Government has announced it will fund a quarter of a million more free flu vaccines for this year's winter campaign Health Minister Andrew Little says the... Read More

Vaccine mandates: convoy gathers at parliament

Dozens of vehicles from a convoy protesting against Covid-19 restrictions have arrived at Parliament. Protesters carrying flags and signs saying their rights... Read More

NZ donating Covid vaccines to Tonga and Samoa

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Associate Health Minister Aupito William Sio have announced that New Zealand is donating further Pfizer vaccines... Read More

Record number of new homes consented in 2021

The number of new homes consented in the year ended December 2021 rose 24 percent, compared with 2020, Stats NZ says today. 'A record 48,899 new homes were... Read More

Government funds hemp research

The Ministry for Primary Industries is investing $1.34 million in hemp research and development through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund. Funding recipient... Read More

National: End of MIQ the right thing

The reopening of New Zealand's border is welcome news for millions of New Zealanders offshore and at home, says Opposition Leader Christopher Luxon. The New... Read More

Omicron: funding for Pacific

The Government is providing a $1.5 million dollar boost to the Prepare Pacific Community Vaccination Fund. This will directly support Pacific community-led initiatives... Read More

Gun law changes come into force today

Further changes made to New Zealand gun laws are now in force. The Arms Amendment Regulations 2021 came into force on Tuesday and is one of the many changes made... Read More

National Party ‘back’, Luxon tells caucus retreat

It's time for National to show some more heart - that's one of the key messages from National leader Christopher Luxon. At the party's caucus retreat... Read More

MIQ for pregnancy: Calls to prioritise rooms

A New Zealander in Australia was forced to care for her premature baby in hospital alone after her multiple attempts at securing an emergency Managed Isolation... Read More