Politics

Govt funding to help grow employment opportunities

Jobs for Nature funding is being made available to conservation groups and landowners to employ staff and contractors in a move aimed at boosting local biodiversity-focused... Read More

Bridges‘ Twitter account view challenged

The Council for Civil Liberties is challenging a claim by former National Party leader Simon Bridges that people should have total freedom of expression on Twitter. Proponents... Read More

US President permanently suspended from Twitter

Twitter has permanently suspended US President Donald Trump from its platform, citing ‘risk of further incitement of violence'. The social platform... Read More

Nineteen waterways projects create local jobs

A package of 19 projects will help clean up and protect waterways and create local jobs, Environment Minister David Parker announced today. The projects... Read More

Better care for babies with tongue-tie

Babies born with tongue-tie will be assessed and treated consistently under new guidelines released by the Ministry of Health. Around 5 per cent to 10 per cent... Read More

Waikeria Prison sixteen surrender

The stand-off at Waikeria Prison has ended today after the prisoners surrendered. At approximately midday today, the 16 prisoners were escorted out by... Read More

High road toll making tariff hikes likely

The Government is considering tariff hikes on less safe cars as the road toll remains stubbornly high. New steps are being considered by the Goverment to force... Read More

Digital training helps seniors get connected

The Government's investment in digital literacy training for seniors has led to more than 250 people participating so far, helping them stay connected. COVID-19... Read More

UK-EU deal hurts NZ exporters, says Beef and Lamb

The meat industry is urging the government to fight new quotas for local exporters as part of new trade deal between the UK and European Union. The post-Brexit... Read More

Visa changes allow migrants to fill labour gap

Many migrant workers currently in New Zealand will be able to stay and work here for longer, following adjustments to visa settings announced by Immigration Minister... Read More

People are being urged to be “tsunami ready”

Planning on heading to the beach this summer? Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan is reminding all New Zealanders to be 'tsunami ready” over the... Read More

Improving safety in the wake of Whakaari eruption

The Government is looking to improve safety in the wake fatal Whakaari/White Island eruption. It will look to strengthen regulatory oversight and audit... Read More