Why medicines matter more than free GP visits – Cecilia Robinson
New Zealand spends just 4.9% of its health budget on medicines, compared with 12.2% in Australia and an…
Have courage, business leaders tell politicians over energy reforms
But the path to get there is not as tough as some think, Bridges says. It’s about taking…
Rotorua Lakes Council backs own unitary authority as part of Bay of Plenty proposal
Rotorua initially explored a three-way proposal with Taupō and South Waikato. Those plans fell apart after Taupō District…
Strong G3-Class magnetic storm expected to hit Earth on Jul 2
Strong G3-Class magnetic storm expected to hit Earth on Jul 2 AKIPRESS.COM – A strong G3-class magnetic storm…
NZ First secures win in health and safety reforms, delaying commencement until after election
NZ First leader Winston Peters has previously been critical of the bill, saying it would be “dead 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…
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…
Waikato drought plan pushes ahead despite looming council reforms
Droughts that were once in a generation are now nearly “every other year”, creating less water and more…
Local government reforms: Thames-Coromandel mayor pitches Bay of Plenty merger
Revell put a slide of a giant love heart on the big screen in Rotorua’s council chambers, as…
Gisborne elderly and solo parents fear higher costs under social housing reforms
“The elderly suffer enough, and especially for low-income families and everything like that … you’ve got to fight…
Kids still see gambling ads during late night sport under Labor
Australian kids who stay up to watch Friday night footy or the State of Origin would still see…
Former Labour ministers dismiss MP’s critique of Dame Jacinda Ardern’s Government
“And I think if we’re honest … probably [that] person was a little bit lacking when we were…