Politics

Partnering to transform NZ‘s agritech industry

An industry plan to transform and grow New Zealand's agritech sector has been launched by Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford and Agriculture Minister Damien... Read More

COVID-19 prosecution review called for

The association for defence lawyers wants an urgent review of all COVID-19 prosecutions in light of a massive case backlog in the district court. Ministry of... Read More

Greens call for Matariki public holiday

The Green Party is calling for Matariki to become a public holiday, allowing New Zealanders to celebrate the Maori New Year over a long weekend. Green Party Co-leader... Read More

Govt investment a “win for climate & environment”

The Government's proposed $124 million investment in recycling is a 'win for employment, climate and environment” says a local waste campaigner. Bay... Read More

Extra funding to secure medicine supply

The Government is investing $302.6 million to ensure New Zealanders continue to get access to the medicines they need, while at the same time investing more in... Read More

Fund helps Kiwi Kids with disabilities into sport

Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson has awarded grants to 59 individuals and organisations to increase the participation of young people in Para sport. The... Read More

LIVE: Recovery fund‘s remaining $14bn to be saved

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the government will keep the remaining $14 billion in its COVID-19 recovery fund aside for a rainy day. Robertson has made... Read More

Charging for managed isolation “very complex”

New Zealanders living overseas are unhappy with plans to charge returnees up to $3000 for two weeks in managed isolation. Some agree that a fee should be charged,... Read More

National to charge for quarantine

Judith Collins wants to see Kiwis returning home to New Zealand charged $3000 for their managed self-isolation or quarantine. Everyone entering New Zealand from... Read More

National‘s plan accelerates inter-city motorway

National's roading plan could accelerate the development of an inter-city four-lane motorway through the Waikato National's pledge to sink $31 billion into... Read More

Govt ready to assist North Island flooded regions

The Government is on standby to assist communities across Coromandel, Northland and Tairawhiti following extensive flooding overnight. 'I've spoken to the local... Read More

New alcohol labelling rules to protect Kiwi kids

New Zealand will be moving to mandatory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol products, Food Safety Minister Damien O'Connor has announced. The move was agreed... Read More