Politics

MPs restrict travel, video-conferencing to be used

Cabinet ministers will put into practice 'physical distancing' in their meeting this morning as they grapple to get a hold of the COVID-19 crisis, with... Read More

Live: Nation steps up to COVID-19 Alert Level 2

New Zealand has been moved up to COVID-19 Alert Level 2, Reduce Contact, in an escalation of efforts to reduce the spread of the virus in New Zealand, Prime Minister... Read More

$100 million to redeploy workers

The Government has allocated $100 million to help redeploy workers affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, with the hard-hit region of Gisborne-Tairāwhiti... Read More

Govt to invest $54b in transport over 10 years

A total of $54 billion is going to be invested in transport in New Zealand over 10 years. No petrol excise or road user charge increases are also being proposed... Read More

Abortion bill passes in parliament

The Abortion Legislation Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament, meaning the procedure will now be removed from the Crimes Act. The bill passed 68 votes... Read More

Gallipoli Anzac Day services cancelled

The New Zealand and Australian Governments have announced this year's joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli will be cancelled due to COVID-19, says Prime Minister... Read More

$12.1b package to combat Covid-19 impact

Businesses will receive the lion's share of a $12.1 billion economic rescue package as New Zealand responds to the Covid-19 crisis. Beneficiaries will also... Read More

New National Fuel Plan launched

A new National Fuel Plan formed as part of the government's response to the Auckland Fuel Supply Disruption Inquiry, will manage potential fuel supply disruptions... Read More

Gatherings of 500 or more people will not go ahead

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Cabinet has agreed today that gatherings of 500 or more people in New Zealand - held outdoors or indoors - will not go ahead. Speaking... Read More

PGF boosts growth in Bay of Plenty

The Provincial Growth Fund is boosting growth in the Bay of Plenty, with funding for digital connectivity and progress in a significant aquaculture project. ... Read More

Cruise ship passengers heading home

Tauranga's port is busy this morning following the new border restrictions announcement by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Saturday, as a result of the impact... Read More

Jacinda Ardern announces Covid-19 update

As of midnight tomorrow every person arriving in New Zealand apart from those coming from the Pacific islands will have to self- isolate, Prime Minister Jacinda... Read More