Politics

Govt building a platform for the future of rail

The Government has released its long term vision for a sustainable 21st Century rail network that gets cities moving, connects regions and gets more freight off... Read More

NZTA doubles road maintenance for this summer

Motorists are being warned to expect a "huge amount" of road works this summer. The Transport Agency's general manager of transport services Brett Gliddon... Read More

Minute’s silence for Whakaari/White Island victims

A minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday December 16 in honour of the victims of the Whakaari White Island eruption, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern... Read More

Discounted E-Bikes offered to Government employees

Discounted electric bikes will be offered up to public sector staff across the country as part of the Government's work to reduce transport emissions and support... Read More

Scrapped road projects may be back on govt agenda

Scrapped National Party roading projects are in the mix for consideration in the government's new infrastructure package. On Wednesday Finance Minister Grant... Read More

Tsunami detection system to be established

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare have today announced the deployment of a network of DART (Deep-ocean Assessment... Read More

NZ child poverty needs improvement - Commissioner

Figures in a new report suggest the number of children living in serious poverty is greater than the population of Dunedin. The 2019 Child Poverty Monitor also... Read More

Maternity unit closure - birthing plans up in air

Mothers-to-be in Opotiki say it's unfair to close their only birthing centre at short notice. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has closed the Opotiki... Read More

Sir Michael Cullen to lead Bay of Plenty DHB

Health Minister Dr David Clark has appointed Sir Michael Cullen as the new chair of the Bay of Plenty DHB. Dr Clark has today announced four Board appointments... Read More

Government to act on fuel market recommendations

Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says the government will act after a report confirms consumers are paying more than what would be expected... Read More

National public meeting for gun law changes

A public meeting is being held in Tauranga tonight by some members of the National Political Party. Held at the Tauranga RSA from 7pm, the public has their chance... Read More

More cancer medicines for more people

Five new cancer medicines have now been funded this year, meaning thousands or people have more treatment options PHARMAC has today announced that it has approved... Read More