Politics

Shoppers react to Uffindell's shopping comment

National Party MP Sam Uffindell recently revealed he did the shopping once a month to "give my wife a break". In June, the Tauranga politician explained to... Read More

Holidays Act overhaul delayed

The government has missed yet another deadline for replacing the tangled Holidays Act. A payroll specialist says that leaves businesses second-guessing how... Read More

Petrol prices bite as government holds firm

Motorists can expect more pain at the pump as petrol prices once again start to trend upwards. Price tracking website Gaspy reports the average price for... Read More

Dental care: ED seeing "tragic cases"

An emergency doctor says he sees a steady stream of people unable to afford dental care who turn up to hospital with complications like abscesses and fevers... Read More

Paudel resignation triggers Te Puke by-election

Te Puke residents will go the polls for one seat on the Te Puke Community Board following the resignation of Anish Paudel. Anish stepping down from the role,... Read More

More funding needed for people waiting in pain

Physiotherapy NZ is calling on the Government to expand the funding for physiotherapy treatment for New Zealanders on orthopaedic surgical waiting lists, following... Read More

Mandatory desexing of cats a step closer

A move to mandate the registration and desexing of cats has taken a major leap forward, with a select committee calling for legislation to be put in place. The... Read More

EQC awards $4.5m for natural hazard research

Ten university research teams have been awarded a combined $4.5 million funding from Toka Tū Ake EQC, to boost New Zealand's understanding of natural hazards... Read More

Phased tunnels for second harbour crossing

A second Auckland harbour crossing has been announced today by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Transport Minister David Parker. Two new three lane road tunnels... Read More

Have your say on the sale and supply of alcohol

The Justice Committee is calling for public submissions on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill. The bill would make changes... Read More

Offsite manufacturing delivers 42 homes in Rotorua

Housing Minister Hon Dr Megan Woods has opened the largest public housing development completed in Rotorua to date this week. Getting whānau into warm dry... Read More

NZ to ramp up security defences

New Zealand's Defence Force will ramp up its readiness for combat, taking a more "proactive and purposeful" approach as part of a new government strategy. High-level... Read More