Parliamentary inquiry clears MP Carl Bates of wrongdoing over 25 undeclared homes, suggests loophole be addressed
“These changes occurred both before and after my election.” Labour MP Glen Bennett then wrote to the Speaker…
Rotorua residents told to check rules after golf course burn-off sparks complaints
A regional council spokesperson said they were aware of a “green waste fire” in the Springfield area on…
Tauranga considers tougher dog rules to protect wildlife and public safety
Heaphy said wildlife was present in those areas year-round, not just seasonally. Department of Conservation (DoC) project lead…
Waitangi Tribunal calls for extension to citizenship rights for Māori, rules legislation breaches Te Tiriti o Waitangi
People with citizenship by descent cannot automatically pass that on to their children if they, too, are born…
Donald Trump rules out US vice presidential run to stay in power after 2028 election
Trump, who served his initial term from 2017 to 2021, often mentions that his supporters have called for…
Proposed new earthquake rules: Rotorua Mayor hopes Blue Baths can reopen
Rotorua has 80 buildings on the register, including the category-one heritage-listed Rotorua Museum and Blue Baths buildings. Rotorua…
Airlines say food waste is excessive, want to cut use of plastic; Air NZ and EVA Air first carriers to get new sustainable rating
But Walsh today was also asked about food waste and use of plastics. He said in some jurisdictions,…
Job seekers face new weekly reporting and training rules from today
Upston said reporting job search activities would increase accountability for beneficiaries who are meant to be looking for…
New Zealand passport sits sixth in Henley Passport Index but latest rankings carry a warning
New Zealand has one of the biggest gaps in the index between the number of countries that its…
Australia’s carbon credits in spotlight as emissions rules tighten
Climate Change Resources companies worry about higher transition costs in event of credit shortage Australian carbon credit units…
Economics Nobel laureate says AI’s ‘amazing possibilities’ need firm rules
Howitt told a news conference that it remains to be seen who will be the leader in AI,…
Mother calls for tighter rules on nitrous oxide sale after daughter’s harm
Nitrous oxide is known on the streets as nangs or laughing gas. It has been used as a…