Poll shows energy prices, global instability now greatest worries for New Zealanders
The polling, conducted between March 19 and 23, showed global conflict and international instability were key drivers of…
Dog attacks crackdown: Gisborne chase victim backs tougher laws and owner prosecutions
Hawthorne welcomed the review. “I’m so pleased it is being talked about and the Government are trying to…
Government’s oil-crisis response slick so far but the real test is coming; Labour navigates dangerous times – Audrey Young
This was the week that the importance of diesel as the lifeblood of the economy was rammed home,…
Auditor-General says social welfare staff need clearer guidelines on declining emergency housing under new criteria
The report acknowledges MSD staff might not always make the right decision, but stressed “the consequences for the…
Fuel update: Government to announce fuel alert framework on Friday as stocks fall 10% in two weeks
Fuel companies have said there are a healthy number of ships on the water or planned for later…
Treasury revises advice after initial scepticism of $1 billion LNG terminal
“There is a theoretical case for intervention in the context of economic security. However, in practice, we consider…
Samoa Prime Minister says he asked Sir Michael Jones to calm Christopher Luxon’s nerves over matai ceremony
Luxon is in a challenging position politically and diplomatically. He wants to protect his political reputation in New…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reignites criticism of $12.8 billion pay equity figure as Treasury stands firm
The opposition party has said it would reverse the Government’s changes but has not revealed how much funding…
Government’s proposed homeless ‘move on’ law branded pointless by Northland advocates
“Our main streets and town centres have been blighted by disruption and disturbance,” he claimed. “Businesses are declining…
Nicola Willis’ planned Tesco meeting on breaking supermarket duopoly revealed
The Government did announce a suite of legislative and policy changes in August last year, with the key…
Northland must not be sidelined in Government infrastructure plan – business group
Minister Chris Bishop last week tabled the Government’s national infrastructure plan in Parliament. It sets out a 30-year…
Primary school principals accept Government pay offer
“The $15,000 change management allowance is a necessary recognition of the immense pressure involved in implementing wholesale curriculum…