The Government admits the number of families it said would be eligible for the full $75 a week benefit of its flagship childcare tax policy was wrong. The... Read More

A proposal to raise the speed limit on a busy section of Rotorua highway has been dropped in a move one petition creator has called a 'victory for common... Read More

It is almost certain the new Tauriko West highway will be tolled when it reaches phase two in 2028, Transport Minister Chris Bishop said. The $2.8 billion... Read More

Banks have responded to the Government's expectation to better protect Kiwi consumers from scams by introducing stronger safeguards and a compensation scheme,... Read More

After walking almost 80 kilometres from Whakatāne to Papamoa in two days to promote Māori wards, Jack Karetai-Barrett has decided to make the return trip by... Read More

The release of a draft New Zealand Sign Language strategy for consultation will help drive better support for the Deaf community, Disability Issues Minister... Read More

The early opening of the eastbound off-ramp on the Pāpāmoa East Interchange is great news for the local community, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop. 'Construction... Read More

The Government is considering next steps on developing an emergency ocean response capability and has contracted ocean-going tugboat ‘MMA Vision' to provide... Read More

The Prime Minister will fly to the United Kingdom on Saturday, where he will meet King Charles and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Christopher Luxon... Read More

An old-fashioned, deadly virus that was once declared eliminated is now back and haunting the United States, with three people already dead. And it could... Read More

A group of residents who have been campaigning against wire median barriers on State Highway 2 in the Bay of Plenty claim a container truck was seen driving... Read More

Prominent alcohol retailers have voiced opposition to a proposed freeze on new off-licences opening in Rotorua. A medical officer of health has backed the... Read More