‘Collective responsibility and whatnot’ – Shane Jones keeping quiet on energy reforms
Shane Jones has made no secret that NZ First wanted the energy portfolio for itself, but did not…
Better access to mental health services but Minister Matt Doocey acknowledges regional variance
More patients are accessing timely primary or specialist mental health and addiction services, the latest quarterly data for…
Price check: how a public grocery chain would disrupt NZ’s supermarket duopoly
By Djavlonbek Kadirov* of Photo: 123RF Analysis: It’s roughly a month since the government announced new supermarkets would…
Education Minister Erica Stanford accused of ‘manufacturing a crisis’
Education Minster Erica Stanford says she has just finished a thorough consultation process on proposed NCEA changes. Photo:…
FENZ ‘disappointed’ after firefighters union announces plans to strike
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union says they want progress in pay, staffing and resourcing. Photo: RNZ / Samuel…
US government enters shutdown as Congress fails to reach funding deal
By Frankie Taggart, AFP The US Capitol is seen lit up hours before the partial shutdown. Photo: ANDREW…
‘Likely prove fatal’: Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted
Photo: 123RF An 84-year-old widow “terrified” at the prospect of being deported to Iran has won an appeal…
Timber industry welcomes 10% tariff as a ‘bit of relief’
A logging truck on the roads near Kaitaia. Photo: 123RF News that United States President Donald Trump imposed…
How Trump’s ‘100 percent tariff’ on foreign films might affect New Zealand
US President Donald Trump has proposed a 100 percent tariff on all “foreign films” not made in America.…
Whanganui mayor regrets speaking at Charlie Kirk vigil after backlash
Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe says speaking at a vigil for Charlie Kirk was a mistake: ‘I should have…
RNZ closes down TAHI youth platform
The TAHI youth platform will be closing. Photo: TAHI RNZ has announced it will close its TAHI youth…
At least 22 dead after powerful Philippines quake
Residents gather on a street outside their homes after earthquake tremors at Mandaue in Cebu, central Philippines on…