Government to set up Ministerial Advisory Group to review aged care sector funding
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello. Photo / Mark Mitchell Minister of Health Simeon Brown and Associate Minister of…
Government pockets nearly $700k from Kiwi who died with no will or traceable family members
Typically, this is to relatives in order of significant relationships, starting with partners and children, before moving to…
Foodstuffs launches three‑month facial recognition trial across Christchurch
If the system detects a match, it sends an alert, and two trained team members manually review it…
Hauraki Gulf restoration: $26m plan backs 19 new protected areas
The investment supports the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025, which establishes 19 new protected…
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi faces suspension motion
“They continue to prove the point of dysfunction.” She claimed her Te Tai Tokerau electorate committee was not…
Family Court releases retired surgeon from compulsory mental health care
He was removed from a speaking event at his former school, as well as a church service, after…
Police boost patrols for Tonga v Samoa league celebrations in South Auckland
“Tāmaki Makaurau police will be monitoring the town centres that traditionally celebrate the two league teams,” Mead told…
Whakatāne crisis recovery cafe gets Government funding boost
The additional funding would enable it to operate until 7pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and on Saturdays…
Netball NZ confirms Dame Noeline Taurua will return as Silver Ferns coach
Netball NZ said both parties had agreed to implement enhancements to support wellbeing and performance, including strengthening the…
Nelson man remanded after police standoff and bomb threat charges
Police said yesterday they received a report of a person making threats inside a private address on Hardy…
All Blacks: Assistant coach Jason Holland departs management team, parts ways with Scott Robertson
“Obviously, I’ve been taking the time to reflect on what I want to do with my contract coming…
Remembering my friend Jim Bolger, one of our finest former leaders – Christopher Finlayson
It’s difficult to stand back and assess Jim’s contribution: it is hard to think of him in the…