New Zealand Defence Force land combat capability falls to 45%, minister blames poor facilities as ‘imperfect’
Much work was being progressed but “we do not say for a moment that we have completed that…
Christopher Luxon opens new $40m freight apron at Christchurch Airport
It also has high-speed X-ray screening capabilities. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Christchurch Airport’s new $40 million DHL…
Controversial fisheries bill abandoned until after election, minister cites ‘disharmony’ in Parliament
Jones said today that it was clear there was a “tremendous amount of whitewash” around the bill and…
Gisborne Hospital doctor vacancy rate falling, Health Minister says
However, Health NZ reported it was 37% as of February last year. Gisborne senior doctors sent two letters…
MBIE chief defends Immigration NZ staff integrity after minister claims officials misled her
Blakeley – who started in the role in January – said MBIE would fully co-operate with the Public…
The state of emergency housing in six charts
Emergency housing under the coalition compared to previous government Let’s look at the past seven years. At the…
From submarines to spin rooms: How Defence Minister Chris Penk stays afloat in politics
He presents as affable and earnest, with a willingness to address any question. “I think the Fourth Estate’s…
Ngāpuhi settlement: Minister says 10 hapū groups earmarked, agree-to-disagree sovereignty clause not ruled out
At the time, this prompted the East Coast iwi to declare a settlement under the coalition Government was…
‘Furious’ minister reveals officials misled her, knowingly avoided Cabinet over ‘doomed’ immigration project, millions wasted
While unaware how widespread such behaviour is in the public service, Stanford claims the Government has encountered “difficulty”…
Former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley is the new chairwoman of the Waitangi National Trust
That included chairing the culturally significant Tuia 250 events in 2019, the Northland Tourism Destination Management Plan Leadership…
Finance Minister Nicola Willis holds press conference at Parliament on state of the economy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis receiving a standing ovation from her colleagues after presenting Budget 2026 in the House.…
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…