Politics

NZ Army instructors march out with Fijian recruits

For the first time, New Zealand Army instructors have participated in the marching out of Republic of Fiji Military Force recruits. Sergeant Andrew Shaw,... Read More

Kawerau and Kaingaroa Village developments opened

New developments in the heart of North Island forestry country will reinvigorate their communities and boost economic development, Regional Development Minister... Read More

Runner-up ex-mayor congratulates Mahé Drysdale

Tauranga's former mayor, Greg Brownless, is congratulating the winners of the city council election, in which he is runner-up. Initial results show Olympian... Read More

Nine priority bridge replacements to get underway

The Government has welcomed news the NZ Transport Agency has begun work to replace nine priority bridges across the country to ensure our state highway network... Read More

Government launches Military Style Academy Pilot

The Government has launched the Military Style Academy Pilot, an important part of the Government's plan to crackdown on youth crime and getting youth offenders... Read More

Universities plead for more government subsidies

Universities are warning of catastrophic consequences if the government does not renew a one-off funding boost made by its predecessor. The sector is in the... Read More

Pharmac director quits over Treaty directive

Pharmac director Dr Anthony Jordan has quit over the government's Treaty directive, the Pharmac Minister's office says. Associate Health Minister... Read More

Pothole repairs within 24 hours

Transport Minister Simeon Brown is continuing his war on the country's potholes, announcing targets to fix almost all within 24 hours of identification. Simeon... Read More

Minister order tax cut on heated tobacco products

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has cut the excise tax on Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), as she aims to make them more attractive as an alternative... Read More

Shortfall: Doctors warn fees will need to rise

Primary health providers are rejecting Health NZ / Te Whatu Ora's increase of four per cent to core general practice funding. They say the government... Read More

Benefit sanctions surge by more than 50%

Beneficiaries are feeling the impact of the government's tougher stance - with the number of sanctions issued in the June quarter this year up more than... Read More

Restraint and force in disability support

The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner is calling for stronger oversight of the treatment of disabled people living in care, after a report revealed disturbing... Read More