Politics

$45M investment for NZ Police

A total of $45 million is being in the New Zealand Police force, in what the government says is one of the largest investments in frontline safety. Police Minister... Read More

Clean Vehicles Bill passes first reading

The government's plan to reward those who buy EVs and low-emission vehicles and charge those importing gas guzzlers is now a step closer to becoming law. The... Read More

Government funding to fight infectious diseases

The Government is investing in a new Infectious Diseases Research Platform to boost Aotearoa New Zealand's Covid-19 response and preparedness for future pandemics.... Read More

Applications Open for Coromandel Youth MP 2022

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson is encouraging young people aged 16 to 18 years old across the electorate to apply to be the area's Youth MP. "This is a terrific... Read More

Govt predicts economic rebound from Delta outbreak

The economy showed strong momentum in the period leading up to the recent Delta Covid-19 outbreak, which bodes well for a solid economic rebound, says Finance... Read More

LynnMall terror attack review launched

There is widespread political scepticism as government watchdogs launch a review into key agencies' actions in the lead-up to the LynnMall terror attack earlier... Read More

Calls for halt to Three Waters info campaign

The Government has made a hash of explaining its plan to reform water services, according to the organisation that represents councils around the country. Local... Read More

Calls for Govt to change rules around funerals

The Funeral Directors Association this morning announced that it has called on the Government for a further change of heart for funerals and tangihanga as the... Read More

Petition aims to change official name to Aotearoa

Te Pāti Māori has launched a petition to change the official name of New Zealand to Aotearoa. Māori Party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer... Read More

More financial support for businesses

Monday's decision to keep Auckland in a higher Covid Alert Level triggers a third round of the Wage Subsidy Scheme which will open for applications at 9am this... Read More

NZ provides further $3m for Afghanistan

New Zealand is providing a further $3 million in humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. 'There is significant humanitarian need in Afghanistan, with the crisis... Read More

IRD providing COVID support for businesses

Inland Revenue is seeing increased demand for Resurgence Support Payments and other assistance schemes that it administers, but is processing applications quickly,... Read More