Same-day election enrolments to be scrapped in electoral law overhaul
The legislation sets a requirement of 12 days advance voting at each election. Photo: NZ ELECTORAL COMMISSION Same-day…
Vape rule requiring removeable batteries being lifted
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said the decision would resolve a current court challenge. Photo: RNZ / Samuel…
Liquidators say Nanogirl Labs unlikely to be able to pay $260,000 tax debt
Michelle Dickinson. Photo: RNZ Nanogirl Labs Ltd owes Inland Revenue more than $260,000 and is unlikely to be…
Cafe owner protests Punakaiki parking charges
The DOC carpark at Punakaiki can be packed in summer. Photo: Lois Williams / LDR A Punakaiki café…
Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura retires
Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER Deputy Police Commissioner Tania Kura has retired. Kura…
Polytech changes will cost 1000 jobs, 500 courses, Cabinet paper reveals
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver A Cabinet paper reveals reestablishing independent polytechnics will…
Dog owners granted temporary reprive over off-leash ban at popular Auckland park
Auckland Council proposed dog access changes at the park after dogs were off-leash in areas they shouldn’t be.…
Government orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusive community sport guidelines
Minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Sport NZ is ditching its guidelines…
UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions
By Jamie Tahana, for RNZ Pacific in The Hague Several dozen climate activists, from both the Netherlands and…
Rents fall for first time since 2009
Auckland’s rents were down almost 2 percent year-on-year. Photo: RNZ Rents have fallen on an annual basis for…
Two-vehicle crash blocks major road between Petone and Wellington
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller Commuters heading to Wellington City on Thursday morning will be significantly impacted by…
Healthworkers want politicians to waive private healthcare while in office
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ A group of healthworkers – including…