Politics

Proposed changes to Fluoridation Bill

Proposed changes to the Fluoridation Bill will mean decision-making will sit with the Director-General of Health. The bill, as it stands, proposes decision-making... Read More

NZ ‘not far off’ working out trans-Tasman bubble

Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson is "very optimistic" the government can work out conditions for a New Zealand travel bubble with Australia soon. Talks between... Read More

Low emission transport project applications reopen

The latest round of funding to get low-emission transport ideas off the ground has opened. The Low Emission Vehicles Contestable Fund encourages innovation and... Read More

National launches trans-Tasman bubble petition

The National Party is launching a petition calling on the Government to get a move on with the trans-Tasman travel bubble. 'There's no good reason why we can't... Read More

Funding boost for Māori Trades and Training

Whānau and communities in Tairāwhiti-East Coast, Northland-Tai Tokerau and the Bay of Plenty are set to benefit from a funding boost for Māori Trades and... Read More

Plans to improve access to abortion services

The Labour-led Government is announcing plans to improve access to abortion services in New Zealand. Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall says a "much-needed... Read More

Second mosque shooting anniversary approaching

The shuhada (martyrs), families, survivors and all those affected by the terrorist attack on two Christchurch Mosques are being acknowledged with an official... Read More

Calls for stronger sunscreen standards in NZ

The Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill, pulled from yesterday's ballot, highlights the need for better regulation and could provide an opportunity... Read More

Transitional medicinal cannabis regulations extend

Transitional medicinal cannabis regulations will be extended by six months to 30 September 2021 as a result of Covid-19 to ensure certainty of supply, says Health... Read More

Oranga Tamariki directed to change its ways

Children's Minister Kelvin Davis has given a clear direction to Oranga Tamariki to change its ways. Davis appeared before a select committee for an annual... Read More

Welcome Bay meeting on crime, law and order

It's Welcome Bay's turn this week to have a community conversation on law and order. Local Police and representatives from the Neighbourhood Support network will... Read More

Another 88,000 children to get free school lunches

An additional 88,000 students in 322 schools and kura across the country are starting the school year with a regular lunch on the menu, thanks to the Government's... Read More