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…
Warren asks Trump’s position on raising Social Security retirement age
Ranking member Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks during the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs confirmation…
Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Companies would also face requirements for transparency around “reporting thresholds in crisis situations”, such as when a user…
Former Beehive staffer used private email account to receive document from Fonterra
The document relates to Fonterra and Z Energy lobbying for a law change in relation to pending litigation,…
Budget 2026: Budget night documents dump reveal plans for benefit automation, new charities tax rules, and changes to Working for Families for people who go overseas
Arts charities could face fewer donations Officials are backing the Government’s changes to its tax credit applied to…
Disability Support Services Bill ‘worst piece of legislation I’ve ever seen’ – advocate
The legislation would reduce the Crown’s exposure to fiscal and litigation risks, following that ruling. Advocate Jane Carrigan…
Govt agrees to change or scrap Treaty of Waitangi references in 19 laws
In April, the Herald revealed Cabinet in February had decided to amend and repeal some laws following the…
Social Security earnings test can reduce benefits for retirees who work
If you receive Social Security retirement benefits and are still working, you may see your monthly payments reduced,…
UConn Health is to take over a state youth psychiatric facility
The University of Connecticut Health Center will move forward with a plan to take over adolescent psychiatric services…
Trump’s $50B health fund offers ailing rural hospitals few solutions
CREIGHTON, Neb. (AP) — Rick and Jane Saint John chose to live in the small town of Creighton,…
Greyhound racing to end in August as bill passes
The agency would be headed by members of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on greyhound racing, Heather Simpson (chairwoman),…
Fisheries bill backlash: Critics say Shane Jones backdown not enough
“This is reacting to public pressure and scrapping one aspect of it does not make this bill acceptable.…