Politics

Budget 2025: Kiwisaver subsidies halved

The Government has made cuts to KiwiSaver, slashed Best Start payments and unveiled a $6.6 billion tax incentive for businesses. Finance Minister's... Read More

Wildlife Act changes explained

Environmentalists are furious about changes made under urgency to the Wildlife Act, but the Department of Conservation says the amendments don't change the... Read More

Election Access Fund reopens

The Electoral Commission has reopened the Election Access Fund for disabled people wishing to run for Parliament. The Election Access Fund Te Tomokanga -... Read More

Protest over free bowel screening eligibility

A woman living with stage four bowel cancer says the cost of her 30 rounds of chemotherapy dwarfs the expense of an early intervention. Dozens of protesters... Read More

MP pushes for 24/7 urgent care clinic in Pāpāmoa

Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford will be 'pushing really hard” for Tauranga's new 24/7 urgent healthcare service to be in the fast-growing suburb... Read More

Māori wards campaigner to deliver letters by bike

Māori wards campaigner, 15-year-old Jack Karetai-Barrett, is not finished with his efforts to raise awareness about the need for Māori perspectives in... Read More

Whakatāne Mayor pushes for second bridge for town

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca is seeking community support for his proposal for a second river crossing for the township. Luca has been advocating for... Read More

Budget boost backs Māori Wardens

The Government has announced a funding boost for Māori Wardens, recognising their long-standing role in supporting community safety and social wellbeing. Māori... Read More

Future: Rotorua tourism ‘on the up’

Rotorua, the birthplace of New Zealand tourism. Iconic for its history, culture and geothermal wonders it's also an adventure seeker's playground. The city... Read More

Rally planned to protest 12% rates increase

A public rally will be held to urge Tauranga City Council to 'stop the spend” and remove rates increases. Jan Gyenge has organised the event at 1pm... Read More

New Zealand has highest child suicide rate

Warning: This story discusses suicide. New Zealand has the highest suicide rate for children, a survey of wealthy countries shows. The latest UNICEF Innocenti... Read More

Decades-long Treaty claim settled in Parliament

The Ngāti Ranginui Claims Settlement Bill had its third reading in Parliament today, marking the end of a decades-long journey. The Crown has settled a 17-year... Read More