RNZ
Erica Stanford says some employers aren't working with MSD to find job-seeking locals first, but an immigration adviser says the rules are too unclear.
Newsroom
Analysis: Christopher Luxon's last day in Kuala Lumpur wrapped up with a sales pitch to potential investors, and a big win for NZ ties with Southeast Asia
Analysis: Leadership clashes, claims and counter-claims - Re: News’ Māori Specialist Te Ahipourewa Forbes looks at the turbulence engulfing Te Pāti Māori.
NZ Herald
Labour will campaign on a targeted capital gains tax (CGT) at the next election where profits made from commercial and residential property sales will fund...
RNZ
The party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax covering just some property to help fund a limited number of free GP visits.
NZ Herald
The Government has announced a Ministerial Advisory Group will review aged care sector funding, with the number of older New Zealanders set to skyrocket....
Newsroom
Today from The Detail: With just 12 months until the next election, the mood of the nation is 'one of disillusionment' – and that's reflected in the polls.
waateanews.com
For the last several months, Te Pati Māori have gone from large highs to deep lows. The passing of much-loved MP, Tarsh Kemp, caused a by-election that saw Oriini Kaipara elected.
RNZ
Luxon's trip comes as Trump makes his first visit to the region since returning to the White House, amid continuing fallout from his 'Liberation Day' tariffs.
e-tangata.co.nz
“If a ‘knowledge-rich’ curriculum isn’t grounded in te ao Māori and the very people and things that make Aotearoa unique, who is determining the knowledge and where does it come from?” — Jessie Moss on the ideology behind education reform.
RNZ
This week, parliament produced two signs of the election to come - crucial work on tweaking rules and a new calendar that may just hint at an election date.
Updated gender affirming healthcare guidelines were due out in March but remain on hold.
RNZ
Karen Chhour has acknowledged her initial comments didn't paint a full picture.
ZB
Act MP Laura McClure’s Bill to criminalise sexually explicit “deepfake” images has been drawn from the biscuit tin.
A private members bill would criminalise non-consensual deepfake porn.
Newsroom
The Government's 17 Roads of National Significance will cost it at least $44 billion – enough to rebuild Dunedin Hospital 23 times over. Marc Daalder reports.
NZ Herald
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson has apologised after her Member’s Bill was discharged from the House due to her being slightly late to turn up to its...
RNZ
Globally, passenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.8 percent annually over the next 20 years. In New Zealand, this optimism is reflected in Jetstar's expansion plans for its domestic and trans-Tasman services and Auckland Airport's airfield extension.
Newsroom
Island nations championed efforts to reduce maritime climate emissions, but received no help from NZ during a key vote on delaying the work. Marc Daalder reports.
The Government’s redress bill for abuse in state care has passed its first reading, but MPs and survivors say it risks re-traumatising victims and “punishing them twice.”
RNZ
The changes have been passed in Parliament, but critics say they diminish Māori rights.
Newsroom
The Environmental Law Initiative believes the Fisheries Act doesn't allow for taxpayers to co-fund the cameras-on-boats programme
NZ Herald
Protesters have begun to burn copies of the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Amendment Bill on beaches across the country as it enters its third...
NZ Herald
The Labour Party is calling for an investigation into decisions to use public money to create Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission adverts condemning...
Newsroom
Workplace Relations and Safety minister Brooke van Velden says legislative change is something 'for the next minister'
