Politics

Get your KiwiSaver working hard for you this year

Is your KiwiSaver account working as hard for you as it should? If it's time to make sure everything is in order, here are five things you can do to ensure... Read More

Government ends ‘Ute Tax’

The Coalition Government has ended the 'Ute Tax' and Clean Car Discount for all vehicles registered after December 31 2023, marking a New Year's... Read More

The role of police in mental health responses

When a person in mental distress calls 111 for help, they may be surprised to find the New Zealand Police is the organisation that responds. Mental health... Read More

Migrant workers settle down after rough months

Vinu Choodal is slowly settling in the South Island, building a new life after a rough first four months in New Zealand. "Life is okay - finally," he says. Vinu,... Read More

Why NZ needs to quit vaping

A surge in the popularity of vaping nicotine, especially among young Kiwis, has left a cloud over New Zealand's smokefree ambitions. Jonathan Killick reports. When... Read More

PM and Gov-Gen pay tribute to Sir Michael

The NZ Prime Minister and Governor-General have each released statements on the death on Friday of Sir Michael Hardie Boys, GNZM, GCMG, QSO, KStJ, PC. Prime... Read More

Repealing Three Waters a 'positive step' - Tolley

The Government's move to repeal the controversial Three Water legislation is seen as a positive step by Tauranga's leader. Tauranga City Council commission... Read More

Government to repeal Three Waters legislation

The Government is planning to restore council ownership and control of water assets to give much needed clarity to the local government sector by repealing and... Read More

Parliament protest: Six cases of excessive force

The police watchdog has found officers used excessive force in six incidents during last year's protest and occupation of Parliament's grounds. The... Read More

Parliament repeals Fair Pay Agreements

Parliament has passed the legislation repealing Fair Pay Agreements through its third reading, under urgency. The previous Labour government passed the law... Read More

The downfalls of the mental health scheme

The single biggest mental health initiative in the last five years appears to have merit. But it has come at a cost. In the $2 billion package of measures... Read More

Extending 90-day trial periods to all employers

The government says it is delivering on its commitment to extend the availability of 90-day trial periods to all employers. 'Extending 90-day trial periods... Read More