Politics

North Island loses seat in 2026 election

The number of electorates in New Zealand will decrease from 65 to 64 at the next general election, with one fewer in the North Island. Stats NZ made the announcement... Read More

Government to toughen Three Strikes Bill

The Government is listening to New Zealanders and Cabinet has agreed to recommend modifications to the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill,... Read More

Applications open for DOC's community fund

A $9.2 million fund to assist community conservation groups is an opportunity for local conservationists to apply for support to enhance biodiversity in our... Read More

Removing roadblocks to building infrastructure

New Zealand has a widely acknowledged infrastructure deficit, which is holding us back socially, economically and environmentally, Land Information Minister... Read More

Record benefit number sparks unemployment warning

A record nearly 400,000 people are on some form of benefit - almost the same proportion of the population as after the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) - and there's... Read More

New road safety plan to cut fatalities

The Government has rolled out its Road Safety Objectives, which were signed off by Minister of Transport Simeon Brown. The road safety objectives document... Read More

Young Kiwis leaving is a big worry for the economy

Keeping young New Zealanders in the country - or encouraging them back when they leave - will be vital to help the country balance the books in the future. But... Read More

Enabling Māori landowners to thrive on their land

Plans to allow tangata whenua to build sustainable, culturally consequential communities on their ancestral land are progressing, according to the Western Bay... Read More

Retirement Villages review announcement great news

'The Government's announcement that they are progressing work on the Retirement Villages Act 2003 review and focusing it on the areas of highest importance is... Read More

NZ tightens migrant visa to curb exploitation

The New Zealand Government is tightening the Migrant Exploitation Protection Work Visa (MEPV) to better protect migrants and reduce the risk of exploitation.... Read More

Dairy prices dip in latest auction

Prices have dropped slightly in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, held overnight, with a 0.3 per cent decrease across the board. This follows an increase... Read More

Government extends fight against cybercrime

Legislation that will help protect New Zealanders from cybercrime has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said. '11... Read More