Politics

Alcohol warning label to be mandatory

All alcoholic drinks in New Zealand will soon have to come with a label warning of the risks of drinking while pregnant. The Australia and New Zealand Ministerial... Read More

Improved safety needed in forestry sector - MPs

Politicians have responded with shock to revelations from forestry and wood processing workers at a symposium on the future of work in the industry. FIRST Union's... Read More

Information sharing to help prevent crime

Police Minister Stuart Nash is encouraging feedback on an initiative that will help Police prevent crime by having the most up-to-date and accurate information... Read More

Government crackdown on loan sharks

The Government is introducing tough new measures to protect people from loan sharks and truck shops, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Commerce and Consumer Affairs... Read More

Assault law needs changing, says principal

The assault laws need changing to protect teachers acting in good faith, says the President of the Tai Tokerau Principals association. Pat Newman says the case... Read More

Government books show surplus, falling net debt

A strong surplus and falling net debt reflect a growing economy and show the Coalition Government is managing the books responsibly, Finance Minister Grant Robertson... Read More

Govt urged to cut taxes on petrol

The government is being urged to consider cutting taxes on petrol as the New Zealand dollar hits a 33-month low. The kiwi has fallen to close to 64 US cents,... Read More

Te Patukirikiri sign Deed of Settlement

Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Andrew Little has announced Te Patukirikiri signed a Deed of Settlement with the Crown in Thames. 'The Deed, settling... Read More

Whakatohea investigation reveals no issues

A Ministerial Investigation into Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board's 2017 elections and matters relating to governance and management, has now been completed. The... Read More

Concerns over Rotorua losing rescue chopper base

Air ambulance changes will strengthen the service, says Minister of Health David Clark. But Rotorua MP Todd McClay doesn't echo David's sentiments, saying the... Read More

Labour MPs to host meeting on renting law changes

Local Labour MPs, Angie Warren-Clark, Jan Tinetti and Tamati Coffey are inviting tenants, landlords and whānau to have their say on the Coalition Government's... Read More

Thames ultra-fast ready

Around 3000 Thames homes and businesses are now Ultra-Fast Broadband ready with Chorus having completed the fibre build in Thames. Coromandel MP Scott Simpson... Read More