NZ First opposing clauses in Government’s Crimes Act reform
It also features a new offence for anyone who had the intent to injure a first responder or…
Inside Government’s fuel disruption response: Document dump reveals how ministers decided on financial support, worst-case scenario
It was also focused on one specific population group, which might generate pressure for others to be supported,…
Election 2026: Labour’s Chris Hipkins clarifies state housing support policy after previously refusing to confirm
“If we are Government, we will not be fulfilling those,” McAnulty said. The Herald then asked Hipkins on…
Minister Tama Potaka scraps controversial disposal and exchange clauses from Conservation Amendment Bill
Potaka said he had met with Forest and Bird and the Environmental Defence Society the previous night. “I…
Conservation law change puts Hawke’s Bay treasures at risk of losing safeguards, conservationists say
The map included some of Hawke’s Bay’s most popular spots: the Kaweka and Ruahine parks, Ahuriri Estuary, Maraetotara…
Winston Peters says Government’s health and safety reforms will be ‘dead on arrival’
Van Velden’s bill proposes a radical shake-up of health and safety laws, which the Government says will increase…
Moana Pasifika cut from Super Rugby Pacific after New Zealand Rugby rejects rescue bid
The two Governments were proposing to use aid and development funding they had already received from New Zealand’s…
Government’s Invest New Zealand agency to target big foreign deals
Rather than building a sprawling bureaucracy, the Government has deliberately held back on budget and headcount. McClay is…
New poll suggests voters unfazed by Govt Budget as Winston Peters nears Luxon and Hipkins as preferred PM
National had registered a 0.1 point increase to 30.1%. The Green Party had edged New Zealand First as…
Unelected voting rights change puts Rotorua iwi representation in the spotlight
“That’s been the challenge with the announcement,” she said. “We don’t know yet.” Tapsell described the committee as…
Letters: Claude weighs in on Government’s AI plan – NZ Herald
Letters: Claude weighs in on Government’s AI plan NZ HeraldHow Microsoft became the Government’s default AI tool – without…
Companies race to lodge interest in Government’s $200 million gas exploration fund
Luxon said that the possibility of the ban on offshore gas exploration returning could “pose an insurmountable barrier…