Politics

Flu campaign aims to reduce health system strain

New Zealand's annual flu campaign is now underway, highlighting the importance of staying healthy staying the winter months. Receiving a flu vaccination... Read More

Calls for Brown to curb commission's powers

Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says he has no plans to limit the powers of Tauranga's Government-appointed commission, despite growing calls to demote... Read More

Family boost policy could miss target group

Kindergartens Aotearoa welcomes the news that the government is trying to help parents with childcare fees but is concerned that many families will miss out... Read More

BOP Pathlab workers going on strike for better pay

Bay of Plenty workers at an 'essential” healthcare service serving hundreds of patients a day are striking for 24 hours for better pay amid rising inflation... Read More

More support needed for classroom behaviour

The New Zealand Principals' Federation is welcoming the latest research report on ‘Behaviour in Classrooms', conducted by the ERO research team. "I... Read More

Government launches next action plan

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has launched the Government's next action plan to deliver for New Zealand - setting out key steps to be taken by June 30 to... Read More

RNZAF pilot in remarkable restored warbird

The Royal New Zealand Air Force's Squadron Leader Sean Perrett was at the controls of a very special warbird when the restored P-51D Mustang debuted at Warbirds... Read More

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted

The Ocean Sanctuary will not go ahead, with Cabinet deciding to stop work on the proposed reserve and remove the Bill that would have established it from Parliament's... Read More

Super snapper for economic growth

A new project to breed ‘super' snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water could help drive more economic growth... Read More

NZ unites for intergenerational climate strike

On Friday, April 5, New Zealand will witness what is beingdescribed as a historic moment, as individuals from all corners of the nation come together to demand... Read More

Funding boost a win for cancer patients

Waikato and Bay of Plenty cancer patients are about to recieve a major funding boost. "The Government announced a long-overdue boost to the National Travel... Read More

BOP MP introduces ‘no body, no parole’ bill

A new members' bill lodged by Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford would see convicted murderers ineligible for parole if they do not reveal the location of their... Read More