Politics

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

Police open recruitment to additional applicants

Police is announcing changes to its eligibility criteria which will allow people on their restricted driver's licence to apply to become a Police Officer. Assistant... Read More

Final week to vote in the TCC election

With two days to go until ballot boxes close, it's time to choose who you want to run this city. Since voting opened for Tauranga City's 2024 local election... Read More

Inflation stable in June quarter, annual rate down

Annual inflation fell to 3.3 per cent in the June quarter, below Reserve Bank expectations of 3.6 per cent ​​​​​​. For the June quarter, inflation... Read More

Thames residents fed up with fuel prices

Residents of the Coromandel town of Thames are fed up with the high price of petrol in their region, which they say is disproportionately high compared to nearby... Read More

Economic development inter-regional collaboration

Waikato and Western Bay of Plenty's regional economic development agencies have called for greater inter-regional collaboration. Priority One, the Western... Read More