Politics

Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects - Govt

The government has revealed a bill it says would fast-track 11 named infrastructure projects providing 1250-plus jobs for projects in housing, environment and transport. Cabinet... Read More

Keeping an eye out for elder abuse

New Zealanders are being urged to look out for and speak out against elder abuse as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)... Read More

$60m for nationwide job creation

The Provincial Growth Fund is providing $60 million to councils and KiwiRail to create employment for local workers. 'As part of the recent Provincial Growth... Read More

More support for health services’ COVID response

The Government is providing more support for testing labs, pharmacies, our midwives, hospices and call centres who all stepped up to provide essential health... Read More

LIVE STREAM: Todd Muller outlines priorities

1pm: National Party leader and Leader of the Opposition Todd Muller is delivering a keynote speech outlining his values, philosophy and vision for the future of... Read More

All’s well that ends well

When we caught up with Tauranga's former mayor Greg Brownless, he was at the gym. Eight months on, and he's finding life a bit more relaxed. He's been on the... Read More

Deputy mayor to stay after councillor backs down

Tauranga's deputy mayor will retain her position after a councillor has rescinded his signature from a letter asking for her to be removed. Councillor Kelvin... Read More

Long held vision becomes a reality

After years of driving past the Paeroa Historical Maritime Park on his way to Auckland and wanting to stop, Deputy PM Winston Peters finally paid the place... Read More

Government making changes to border exceptions

Today the Government is taking the next steps to safely help reunite New Zealand families, and support economic recovery without increasing the risk of COVID-19,... Read More

Education laws to be strengthened

The Government will introduce a range of proposed amendments to the Education and Training Bill to help the international education sector's recovery from COVID-19... Read More

Funding open for community groups hit by COVID-19

Funding is available to Western Bay of Plenty community groups struggling to fund projects as a result of COVID-19. The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has... Read More

Hospital building stocktake to guide investment

The government says they now have the first ever "clear and comprehensive picture" of the state of New Zealand's hospital buildings. The Current State Assessment... Read More