Politics

National leads Labour in new poll

A new Newshub-Reid Research poll shows support for Labour has dropped 3.6 points to 32.3 per cent while support for National is up 1.3 points to 36.6 per cent. On... Read More

Rail crossing denied safety funding in 2020

The Mount Maunganui railway crossing where a young person was killed this week was previously considered for a safety upgrade in 2020 - but the proposal didn't... Read More

WHO: NZ tobacco control among world's best

New Zealand is one step away from joining a small club of countries that have implemented all of the World Health Organization's best-practice guidelines... Read More

Government makes pay offer to secondary teachers

The Government has agreed to support the Independent Arbitration Panel's recommendation to increase secondary teachers' base salaries by 14.5 per cent by December... Read More

BOP Transport package: Local MPs weigh in

Local representatives of the National Party are weighing in on the proposed transport package announced this week. The party's Transport for the Future Plan... Read More

Commission backs National's Tauranga highway plan

Tauranga City Council is supporting the National Party's announcement that it would prioritise the construction of four-lane highways linking Whangārei, Auckland... Read More

Government addresses modern slavery

The Government is working alongside business to deliver on its commitment to address modern slavery by introducing new legislation that requires organisations... Read More

Camera rollout boosts marine protection

The rollout of on-board cameras across New Zealand's inshore commercial fishing fleet has reached a new milestone, with cameras going live on the first 23 boats... Read More

Labour releases party list for 2023 election

The Labour Party is releasing its list for the 2023 election, revealing a little-changed lineup. The list confirms candidates vying for electorate seats,... Read More

National proposes new highways, cost questioned

The National Party is defending its cost estimates for a proposed four-lane highway from Whangārei to Tauranga, and rejecting criticism it would drive up emissions. If... Read More

Government delivers 26 upgraded fire stations

Waihi Volunteer Fire Brigade is amongst 26 fire stations around New Zealand which have undergone an upgrade or rebuild, providing a boost for regional economies... Read More

More opportunities for first home buyers & renters

The Government's landmark Progressive Home Ownership scheme will reach more potential first home buyers, by allowing existing homes to be bought, Housing Minister... Read More