Politics

Stats NZ releasing more 2023 Census data

This week New Zealanders will have access to more population and dwellings data from the 2023 Census. On Thursday, October 3, Stats NZ will release 2023 Census... Read More

Councils collaborate on services

A shared organisation to deliver water services, meet new government requirements and reduce future cost increases for Hamilton City Council and Waikato District... Read More

Skipping school for cheaper air fares easy choice

Several Kiwi families said they are okay with their children bunking school to go on holiday early because flights are cheaper. On Thursday - one day before... Read More

Visitors eye Rotorua and BOP for school holidays

Rotorua is in the top three places Kiwis want to visit this school holidays, a Booking.com survey has revealed. And Mount Maunganui is fourth on the online... Read More

Govt reverses speed limit reductions

The Government's new speed limit rule has been signed to reverse Labour's blanket speed limit reductions and enable Kiwis to get to where they want to go quickly... Read More

Potential third medical school moves to next phase

The cost-benefit analysis of establishing a third medical school at the University of Waikato has concluded and will move to the next step. 'Earlier this... Read More

'Devastating' cuts to Whaakata Māori

Cuts to funding television channel Whakata Maori and teacher training is another attack on tangata te whenua, PSA Te Kaihautū Māori Janice Panoho said. 'This... Read More

Likely reasons for failing University Entrance

Factors linked to a 90 per cent likelihood of not achieving University Entrance have been identified by the Ministry of Education. It says the study could... Read More

Doctors frustrated by funding access

Alarm bells have been rung by frustrated GPs about restricting lung cancer patients from funding. 'The research clearly shows that patients who are diagnosed... Read More

New parking penalties from October 1

New parking penalties introduced by the Government will come into force on 1 October. The biggest increase is in the misuse of car parks for disabled people... Read More

BOP exports to grow following UAE trade agreement

Bay of Plenty exports are set to grow following the signing of a trade agreement with the UAE, said Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford. New Zealand and the... Read More

Historic recognition for Māori soldiers in WW1

In a significant and historic step, His Majesty King Charles III has approved a recommendation to award 22 First World War battle honours to Te Hokowhitu a Tū... Read More