Politics

Govt triggers business support after Covid case

Significant Government support for businesses and workers has been triggered following a rise in alert levels to combat Covid-19 in the community, says Finance... Read More

Power cut investigation details released

The scope of the Government-ordered investigation into the electricity supply issues that led to more than 34,000 consumers being left without power last week... Read More

Councils weighing up water reforms impact

Both Western Bay and Tauranga City councils are still weighing up the implications of the Government's Three Waters Reform package. Last month, the Government... Read More

Afghanistan: focus is on bringing NZers home

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she has spoken with families in Afghanistan and the immediate focus is on bringing New Zealanders, those at risk, and their... Read More

NZDF to deploy for Afghanistan evacuations

The government has agreed to help New Zealanders and their families evacuate from Afghanistan, as well as Afghan nationals deemed under risk. Watch here: Prime... Read More

Government water reforms impact unclear for some

Exactly what the Government's proposed Three Waters Reforms might mean for the Hauraki District is still up in the air, but some things are clear right across the... Read More

Changing sex on birth certificate one step closer

Legislation that will make it easier for people to change the sex on their birth certificates is one step closer to becoming law. The Births, Deaths, Marriages,... Read More

Live: PM speaks in post-Cabinet briefing

Vaccinations will open to people over 50 from Friday, earlier than had been planned. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern accompanied by Covid-19 Response Minister... Read More

Number of train collisions fall by 40 per cent

Despite a drop in the number of collisions and near misses, Kiwis are being urged to be more alert around trains than ever before. The number of collisions... Read More

Conversion therapy party vote “disappointing”

The Young Nats say they are "deeply disappointed" National's caucus has decided to vote against legislation banning conversion therapy at its first reading. MPs... Read More

ACT leader speaking in Mount Maunganui

ACT Party leader David Seymour will be in Mount Maunganui this week. The event on Friday will cap off a good week for the party. The latest results of... Read More

Political polls showing support for ACT growing

Support for the Labour Party has taken a hit while the ACT Party, and its leader, is growing in popularity, new political polls show. The latest Newshub Reid... Read More