Politics
This category covers news and updates on domestic political developments, government policies, elections, and the actions of political parties within New Zealand.
Government urged to hit the gas on revamp of road user charges
3 weeks ago
Government urged to hit the gas on revamp of road user charges
Infrastructure New Zealand (INZ) is pushing for new road user charges to be brought in to help relieve pressure on…
Former Te Whatu Ora chairperson Rob Campbell criticises Health NZ’s ‘savings’ directive
3 weeks ago
Former Te Whatu Ora chairperson Rob Campbell criticises Health NZ’s ‘savings’ directive
The former chairperson of Te Whatu Ora has criticised plans to make savings at the country’s hospitals, saying they are…
Government unveils fetal alcohol guidelines, plan for diagnosis training
3 weeks ago
Government unveils fetal alcohol guidelines, plan for diagnosis training
The government is promising to step up the response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), promising to boost diagnoses and…
The government’s 20 trips abroad in April
3 weeks ago
The government’s 20 trips abroad in April
Editor’s note: First published 6.01am, 26 April. The headline has been amended to reflect the Speaker’s delegations were made on…
Fast-track bill could affect NZ’s reputation – Transparency International
3 weeks ago
Fast-track bill could affect NZ’s reputation – Transparency International
Transparency International says the fast-tracking consent bill could taint New Zealand’s international reputation. In March, the government unveiled a plan…
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
3 weeks ago
After-hours clinics on verge of collapse in some regions
After-hours medical services in some regions are on the verge of collapse, as overworked GPs signal they can no longer…
More spending cuts needed to stablise government finances – economist
3 weeks ago
More spending cuts needed to stablise government finances – economist
The government can’t just rely on axing public sector jobs and has to do more to cut spending, says the…
Land Information New Zealand proposes 57 job cuts
3 weeks ago
Land Information New Zealand proposes 57 job cuts
Land Information New Zealand has proposed to make a net reduction of 57 jobs to meet the government’s demands to…
Claimants want Children’s Minister to front up kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)
4 weeks ago
Claimants want Children’s Minister to front up kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face)
Waitangi Tribunal claimants will appeal a High Court decision to overturn a summons order from the Tribunal for Children’s Minister…
GCSB refuses to release details of spy deal ‘to protect interests’
4 weeks ago
GCSB refuses to release details of spy deal ‘to protect interests’
New Zealand’s spy agency is refusing to release a copy of its deal with a foreign agency to run a…