New measles case in Auckland – alerts issued over ferries and supermarket
Measles is highly contagious, and can have serious long-term health consequences. File photo. Photo: 123RF Alerts have been…
Nationwide protests erupt over government’s sudden change to pay equity laws
More than 1000 people turned out to protest against the controversial pay equity law change in Auckland. Photo:…
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka assures outcome of Waitangi Tribunal review won’t be predetermined
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker The minister for Māori development says the government…
New Zealand’s sexual violence rates higher than global average, Australia’s – study
About 500 people gathered on Courtenay Place in Wellington to rally against sexual violence in 2021. Photo: RNZ…
Luxon calls for an ‘all of New Zealand’ investment in India relationship
Calling India a major geopolitical power and a significant global and regional security actor, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon…
Gap between people and sheep rapidly closing
Photo: Beef and Lamb NZ The gap between people and sheep in New Zealand is rapidly closing. There’s…
Pay Equity Amendment Bill passes under urgency
The goverment says the Pay Equity Amendment Bill will save billions, but critics say it has not had…
National briefed its MPs two days prior to pay equity overhaul announcement
National’s Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis considered the overhaul significant enough to give its MPs two days notice…
Woolworths NZ faces criminal charges over pricing, misleading specials
The Commerce Commission has filed charges against Woolworths NZ. File picture. Photo: Ziming Li The Commerce Commission has…
John Roche named as PM’s new chief science advisor
Chief science advisor Dr John Roche Photo: Supplied The prime minister finally has a new chief science advisor,…
Minister Judith Collins says no allies have put pressure on government to up defence spending
Defence Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Defence Minister says no one put pressure on…
Syrian rebels capture second major city as army withdraws from Hama
By Mostafa Salem and Eyad Kourdi, CNN Rebels seize vehicles in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, in northwest…