Politics

Labour to make Matariki a public holiday

The Labour Party is backing New Zealanders' calls for Matariki to become New Zealand's 12th public holiday. Matariki heralds the start of the Māori New Year... Read More

Proposed bill changes topic of BOP debate

On Saturday, October 17, New Zealand will go to the polls to choose the country's next government. At the same time, we'll be asked whether or not we support... Read More

PGF investment in regional training

Up to 1800 people will have access to alternative pathways to work through a Government investment of $12.2 million in regional education and skills training,... Read More

NZ First fields new Tauranga candidate

Tauranga businesswoman Erika Harvey is standing as the New Zealand First Tauranga candidate in this year's general election, following List MP Clayton Mitchell's... Read More

Josh Cole - changing things for good

A Waitakere Ranges upbringing surrounded by native bush has helped steer Josh Cole towards standing as Tauranga's Green Party candidate. Other factors played... Read More

Nothing stops the vote

There's a certain buzz in the rest home community around election time. This year it's a bit different with fewer candidates popping by and even the traditional... Read More

Cameras rolled out further across fishing fleet

New government support will enable on-board cameras to be rolled out further across the inshore fishing fleet, says Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash. 'Wider use... Read More

Cabinet to decide on alert level settings today

The country will find out today whether or not the government will ease alert level restrictions next week. Cabinet Ministers are meeting today to review the... Read More

Further tsunami detection buoys deployed

The deployment of five more DART buoys is being welcome by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Civil Defence Minister Peeni Henare. DART stands for Deep-ocean... Read More

Building consent rules relaxed

Homeowners, DIYers and builders are set to save both time and money from today as rules that make basic home improvements easier and cheaper take effect, Building... Read More

Covid-19: Two new cases in NZ

Two new cases of Covid-19 have been reported today, both in the community and both connected to the Auckland cluster. One is connected to FinanceNow, and the other... Read More

Police to help Kiwis mask up under Alert Level 2

Police in Auckland and around the country will be on hand to help New Zealanders ease into the new Alert Level 2 restrictions come Monday morning. From tomorrow,... Read More