‘National is screwing small business’ and here’s what needs to change – Whananaki General Store owner Dallas Gurney
We haven’t gone broke but it would’ve been touch and go if we hadn’t pumped our own money…
‘My kid is dead’: 11-year-old killed in alleged road rage shooting
According to police, he was jockeying with another driver, Tyler Matthew Johns, for a lane on the Interstate…
Ukraine, US to hold Geneva talks as Trump says plan to end war is not a final offer
When asked by reporters if it was his “final offer to Ukraine”, Trump replied: “No”. “We’re trying to…
Trump Administration is renewing efforts to end the war, pitching a revised ceasefire proposal
One person familiar with Witkoff’s efforts said the Administration’s latest proposal includes several concessions that Zelenskyy will find…
Life in Wimbledon: Locals reject pub owner’s claim their village is ‘evil’
Wimbledon, Tararua, not so much. The sleepy village of dozens rather than hundreds is a place framed by…
Government advisory group recommends effective homelessness ban but Cabinet is not so sure
The policy hasn’t been included in any Cabinet paper, which would most likely need to be agreed by…
‘Enough is enough’ – New Zealand First wants to ban private fireworks
Peters said his party’s Fireworks Prohibition Legislation Bill would stop the retail sale, manufacture and importation of fireworks…
Why the Government is removing Treaty of Waitangi requirements for school boards
Education is supposed to be the great equaliser. But for too long there has been a wide equity…
Is NZ closer to a social media ban? MP’s bill pulled from the biscuit tin
After her bill was pulled from the ballot, Wedd said it was “progress” and could “be picked up…
Why is Fonterra selling off its dairy brands – and why is Winston Peters angry about it?
What is Fonterra selling? Fonterra, a dairy cooperative owned by about 10,000 farmers, essentially buys raw milk from…
The economy is recovering, but brace yourself, there’s bad news coming – Liam Dann
Even if things go well from here, we’re going to get a series of ugly economic statistics between…
Mega strike: Public sector is walking off the job on October 23 as Judith Collins fires back
They are made up of allied health staff, mental and public health nurses, home support workers and policy,…