A greater role for a public forestry service has been outlined by the Forestry Minister, to drive the focus on regional economic development, skills training,... Read More

The long paws is over as pets fly from Canada to their owners in New Zealand after up to 12 months apart. A Noah's ark charter flight from Canada, filled with... Read More

The Government is increasing support for New Zealanders wanting to change their sex marker on birth certificates, says Minister of Internal Affairs Jan Tinetti. "This... Read More

The Government's flagship infrastructure programme, the most expensive in modern history, is in danger of collapse, with Transport Minister Michael Wood now refusing... Read More

The government is investing $5.7million to create better quality experiences for disabled children and young people. The investment, via Sport New Zealand's Disability... Read More

Regions and rural communities could lose their voices in major health reforms that remove elected boards from the public health system, critics say. But in announcing... Read More

Hundreds more families who were separated by New Zealand's border closure will be reunited under new border exceptions. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi has announced... Read More

New Zealand is providing further support to Timor-Leste following severe flooding and the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta... Read More

A record number of people moved off a benefit and into employment in the March Quarter, with 32,880 moving into work in the first three months of 2021. 'More... Read More

The Government has announced the export of livestock by sea will cease following a transition period of up to two years. 'At the heart of our decision is upholding... Read More

The government says it will make an announcement soon on when it will restart the process for skilled migrants to become residents. Expressions of interest... Read More

The Government has introduced the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Bill, designed to boost the country's ability to respond to a wider range of terrorist activities. The... Read More