Politics

Black market for vapes emerges in schools

A black market for vapes has sprung up in schools, while toddlers are getting their hands on their older siblings' vapes. These are just some of the shocking... Read More

Govt commits $20B to get transport back on track

The Minister of Transport is releasing the draft Government Policy Statement on land transport (GPS) 2024 for feedback. The draft GPS outlines the Government's... Read More

Labour lauches campaign to save school lunches

The free and healthy school lunches programme feeds our kids, helps them to learn, and saves families money - but it is at risk under this Government, says Labour... Read More

Minister 'disagrees' with boot camp critics

The Government is adamant boot camps for youth offenders are the answer despite the amount of criticism being thrown at them. Opponents says boot camps are... Read More

NZ school stand-down rates highest in 20 years

Schools stood down pupils 25,167 times in 2022 - the highest number in more than 20 years of records, Education Ministry figures show. The figure is equivalent... Read More

Waitangi Tribunal approves application for urgent

The Waitangi Tribunal has approved an application for an urgent inquiry into coalition government policies impacting te reo Māori. Tauranga-based iwi Ngai... Read More

Remand prisoners to receive rehabilitation support

The coalition Government has taken the first steps to ensure prisoners on remand can access the rehabilitation and reintegration support they need to turn their... Read More

Truancy may increase if free lunches are axed

A school leader says he is worried truancy will increase if school meals are limited to certain students next year. Associate Education Minister David Seymour... Read More

Tourism data shows determination of the sector

New tourism data out on Thursday shows the continued importance of tourism to the New Zealand economy as tourism steps up to become our second-biggest export... Read More

Access barriers to PET-CT scans removed

New Zealanders now have the same access to PET-CT scans no matter where they live, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says. Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora has... Read More

Impact of the loss of Māori Health Authority

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission says the government's process by which it seeks to disestablish the Māori Health Authority falls well short... Read More

Waiting for citizenship: 'Like a mystery process'

Queenstown skydiving instructor Jason Mullins who has been a New Zealand resident for 10 years is frustrated with the whole process of becoming a New Zealand... Read More