Sentencing reforms that will ensure criminals face tougher consequences and victims are prioritised have passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.  “Despite a 33 ...

United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi will visit New Zealand this week, Trade Minister Todd McClay has today announced.  “I’m delighted to welcome my ...

Local jobseekers have an exciting new opportunity to begin a career in Health following the launch of a new community-based kaiāwhina programme in the Hutt Valley. A joint initiative – between Health ...

The Electricity Authority’s report into the collapse of a Northland transmission tower on 20 June 2024 that left 88,000 people without power has been released, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says. “The ...

Legislation that will provide certainty around how Customary Marine Title is granted for New Zealand’s coastlines has passed its first reading in Parliament today, Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul ...

Associate Education Minister David Seymour says the passing of the Education and Training Amendment Bill shows the Government is making significant progress to lift education outcomes. “Establishing ...

The rollout of onboard cameras on commercial fishing vessels will continue and discard rules will be amended under fisheries reforms proposed by Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Mr Jones is ...

Legislation reinstating offshore petroleum exploration has been introduced by the Coalition Government, a key step in addressing the significant energy security challenges felt by Kiwis across the ...

In today’s Pulse article, Head of Research Nick Goodall dives into Aotearoa NZ’s $1 million+ housing markets. $1 million ...

Motorists and freight will now drive through a new roundabout at the SH1/SH29 intersection at Piarere, marking a major milestone for one of the Government’s Roads of Regional Significance that will ...

The Parliament Bill has passed its first reading this afternoon, Leader of the House Chris Bishop says.  “Today Parliament has taken an important step towards modernising the legislation that supports ...

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has been vaccinating Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers to protect them from catching measles. The risk of a measles outbreak in New Zealand is considered ...