Politics

Labour hits back at National’s ‘ghost plans’

Local Labour MPs Jan Tinetti, Tamati Coffey and Angie-Warren Clark say National's ‘ghost plans' to get tough on crime are little more than hot air. The... Read More

Public meeting called amid rise in gang violence

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is lashing out at the Government over what he calls a 'weak” response rise of gang related violence. Todd's comments come after... Read More

Government to fund Aids research

The Government is committing $300,000 to fund research to update behavioural information to make sure HIV and sexually transmitted infections prevention services... Read More

Possible new public media entity

The government will begin work on a business case to assess the viability of forming a new public media entity. 'The Government must ensure New Zealanders have... Read More

People still in Wuhan urge further govt action

As dozens of evacuees flown from China start their 14-day coronavirus quarantine at Whangaparāoa, others who are still there are calling on the government to... Read More

Govt announces coronavirus travel restrictions

The Government is placing temporary entry restrictions into New Zealand on all foreign nationals travelling from, or transiting through mainland China to assist... Read More

National rules out working with NZ First

National Party Leader Simon Bridges has today ruled out working with NZ First to form a Government after the 2020 election. 'A vote for NZ First is a vote for... Read More

Former Prime Minister Mike Moore has died

New Zealanders are mourning the death of former Labour Prime Minister Mike Moore, ONZ, OA, who passed away overnight. He was 71. Mike served as prime minister... Read More

NZ to strengthen relationship with UK after Brexit

As the United Kingdom leaves the European Union on January 31, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has signalled that New Zealand will look to build on its relationship... Read More

Researchers conclude no youth vaping epidemic

Extensive research shows cigarette use continues to fall among young Kiwi teenagers, and vaping is not being taken up by non-smoking youth despite scaremongering,... Read More

Government charters Air NZ flight to Wuhan

The government has agreed with Air New Zealand to charter an aircraft to assist New Zealanders leaving Wuhan, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. The... Read More

‘Addiction services need to be a priority’ - MP

National MP Todd Muller wants to ensure there is a significant investment in drug and alcohol addiction services as part of the Government's funding into mental... Read More