Politics

Stronger protection for migrant workers

Temporary migrant workers will be better protected by sweeping changes to prevent exploitation and improve enforcement. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters,... Read More

Proposed cannabis legislation interest grows

Increasing numbers of Kiwis are seeking out information on cannabis as a result of the proposed changes to legislation, according to new data. In less than eight... Read More

Banking sector first to be living wage accredited

The banking sector has become New Zealand's first living wage accredited industry, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Andrew Little says. 'I am pleased... Read More

Law to help infrastructure financing passes

The Government has passed legislation establishing a new tool to enable infrastructure for housing and urban development. Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford... Read More

Government advances 100 per cent electricity goal

The Government is taking a significant step toward its goal for 100 per cent renewable electricity generation in a move that could be a game changer for consumers... Read More

Wage subsidy: More than $13 billion paid out

The amount of money paid out under the government's wage subsidy scheme has topped $13 billion. The latest figures from the Ministry of Social Development... Read More

Fireside chat with David Seymour

The Weekend Sun has a warm spot by the fire, at Number 1 The Strand, for politicians to stop by and share their ideas ahead of the upcoming election. First up... Read More

Cash-starved Family Planning can‘t meet demand

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says it is shameful that Family Planning has been pushed to a point where it is having to apologise to patients. ... Read More

Air New Zealand domestic schedule ramps up

Air New Zealand has ramped up its domestic schedule for August to 70 per cent of pre-COVID-19 levels. The airline had planned to operate around 55 per cent of... Read More

Meth harm funding targets gangs

Eastern Bay of Plenty and Rotorua providers fighting meth harm in their communities will benefit from a substantial investment into their programmes this coming... Read More

Police catch five Covid-19 quarantine escapers

The fifth and final person who absconded from managed isolation in Hamilton last night has been found and detained early this morning. Five people - one adult... Read More

New law helps fight for fair pay

Parliament has passed a law making it easier for female-dominated workforces to negotiate the same pay as comparable male-dominated workforces. The principle... Read More