RNZ
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll also reveals voters are becoming more pessimistic about the direction of the country.
RNZ
Labour is still narrowly ahead of National but neither bloc would be able to govern on its own.
NZ Herald
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is standing by proposals to narrow the voter enrolment deadline after confirmation of ministerial advice on the matter. A...
NZ Herald
The Prime Minister is sticking by not disclosing to New Zealanders the Government’s position on recognising Palestine until Foreign Affairs Minister Winston...
NZ Herald
Christian priests and pastors are holding protests at cabinet ministers’ offices in Auckland and Wellington. The clergy members have staged sit-ins at...
New funding aimed at helping attract global acts, support local events, and drive regional visitor growth.
NZ Herald
Northland has a housing crisis and the greatest need for social housing in the country, according to Housing Minister Chris Bishop. This was one of the key...
Kaikōura Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme had its funding cut back but is doing its best to support local youth and jobseekers into employment.
RNZ
The high school teachers' union says members have voted overwhelmingly for a strike from Monday to Thursday.
Newsroom
From the University of Auckland: Without these drugs, some pain would be unbearable – but new research reveals what older adults really should know about opioids, writes Hoda Fahmy.
Māori Affairs Correspondent Te Aniwa Hurihanganui says the voters suffer when political parties shut out reporters.
NZ Herald
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says Te Pāti Māori’s leadership has removed her from the role of party whip despite her enjoying the work. The role is now listed on...
RNZ
Legislation is expected to be introduced to Parliament by the end of the year, with the ban to kick into effect no later than May 2026.
RNZ
'The problem is not the colour of the label,' David Seymour says.
NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is holding his first talks with leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum as officials limit media access. Luxon, having held his...
The Post
Leader David Seymour wants NZ to emulate Singapore, through a model that requires people fund their own healthcare, with the money coming from tax cuts. Have your say in the comments.
RNZ
There are increasing calls for the government to take drastic action over power prices.
NZ Herald
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has refused to call a social media post from Te Pāti Māori MP Tākuta Ferris racist, despite two of his most senior Māori MPs...
NZ Herald
New Zealand First’s policy of mandatory KiwiSaver contributions paired with tax cuts could cost the Government $12.3 billion to $28.3b a year. In the past...
The Post
The party is licking its wounds and looking ahead to next yearâ's general election, with current polling suggesting Labour needs Te Pati Maori's support to govern. But the question remains, can they still work together?
Newsroom
As Police and Corrections costs mount, Treasury warns the Govt to tread carefully when considering future law and order policies.
NZ Herald
Centre-left parties could form a Government, according to the results of a new poll released today which shows gains for all parliamentary parties bar Act....
Newsroom
Those behind dozens of cancelled pay equity claims believe they have no hope under the Govt's new regime, but two groups of nurses think otherwise.
RNZ
Headlines about billions of dollars boosting the economy and hundreds of new jobs seemed like great news, but it's also old news. Did the media fall for spin?
RNZ
The Regional Development Minister called for more action on electricity prices, calling out his coalition partners for inaction.
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