Principal defends Queenstown trip after Auditor-General issues warning over school travel bills
She rejected the characterisation of the trip, saying it was scheduled to coincide with her attendance at the…
Nicola Willis suggests National may join other parties campaigning to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
NZ First leader Winston Peters shocked the coalition last week when he said his party would campaign on…
‘Political games’ Winston Peters hits back at Labour over Regulatory Standards repeal, attacks spelling mistake
“Labour has committed to scraping [SIC] the Regulatory Standards Act in its first 100 days – but we…
Election 2026: National promises to lift default KiwiSaver contribution to 12%
The change would be phased in, going up 0.5 percentage points a year a year from 2029. “If…
NZ First leader Winston Peters promises to repeal two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act
“What’s clear is that this is a landmark piece of legislation that Act would never vote to get…
Kaitāia homicide: NZ First pays tribute to Far North businessman Monty Knight
The woman was remanded in custody until her next appearance in the High Court at Whangārei on December…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reveals engagement to partner Toni Grace
The relationship went public on election night in 2023, when Hipkins was thanking his parents and children for…
Kaitāia homicide: Community in shock after death of Far North business leader Monty Knight
Despite the best efforts from emergency services, he died at the scene. Acting Detective Inspector Tania Jellyman, from…
The Opportunities Party launches new leader, Qiulae Wong, and policies for 2026 election
Wong previously worked in the UK, founding and supporting start-ups in the fashion sector, before moving back to…
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence leader defends delay in Cyclone Gabrielle alert
Lennan admitted he was “aware that there were significant gaps” in his “situational awareness”. He feared that issuing…
Christopher Luxon calls for ‘mature’ conversation on asset recycling, as Chris Hipkins pledges to hold onto all state assets
Luxon said National was yet to decide on the policy it would take to the election. However, he…
Meridian solar farm at Ruakākā faces challenge over ancestral land
Kepa argued that while Meridian’s environmental initiatives may appear restorative, they do not address the deeper issue: the…