04:00pm Sun 24 Nov, 2024
Fairer, more sensible rules about managing earthquake risks are a step closer with the passing of legislation and the appointment of an independent chair to... Read More
08:00pm Thu 21 Nov, 2024
The Government is reinstating the trade of livestock exports by sea while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, saidAssociate Minister of Agriculture... Read More
06:00pm Thu 21 Nov, 2024
The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it. A... Read More
05:00pm Thu 21 Nov, 2024
The Gangs Act 2024 came into force at midnight, with police making their first arrest at 12.03am. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says 'the free ride for... Read More
09:30am Thu 21 Nov, 2024
A new Tauranga City Council digital map that highlights hundreds of accessible locations is already being described as 'a total win” for local disabled... Read More
06:30am Thu 21 Nov, 2024
Legislation that will double the financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal from $30,000 to $60,000 has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice... Read More
08:00am Wed 20 Nov, 2024
"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi as it stood before Parliament - and that's likely to happen with National and NZ First saying they will not support... Read More
06:30am Wed 20 Nov, 2024
The Justice Committee has called for public submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, January... Read More
08:00pm Tue 19 Nov, 2024
Matt Doocey announced that the 11th Youth Parliament will be taking place in 2025 today. 'Youth Parliament offers a unique youth development opportunity... Read More
07:00pm Tue 19 Nov, 2024
The government is launching Fraud Awareness Week to enhance industry coordination efforts to combat online scams. New data shows that Kiwis lost nearly $200... Read More
05:00pm Tue 19 Nov, 2024
More than 35,000 people have gathered as the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti overflows from Parliament's grounds and onto nearby Wellington streets. Eru Kapa-Kingi... Read More
09:45am Tue 19 Nov, 2024
3.02pm Update: Police are expecting traffic, on foot and in vehicles, to get heavy in Wellington once again as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti departs Parliament and the... Read More