GST off fruit & veg: What would be covered
GST off fruit & veg: What would be covered
Electoral Commission reminds people who have moved house to update their details to vote
More than 3.4 million personalised enrolment packs have been sent out to voters to check their details are correct, the Electoral Commission says
Tāmati Coffey cancels retirement to stand for Kiri Allan’s seat
Labour MP Tāmati Coffey has reversed his decision to retire from politics to stand for the East Coast electorate after Kiri Allan’s decision not to stand again.
Police to trial front line electric vehicle
New Zealand Police is rolling out a new electric vehicle to be trialled for operational needs over the next six months.The…
Sir John Key says honours is rite of passage for former prime ministers
The Queen, a rugby coach and the former prime minister all received honours today, but only one of those received criticism that extended well past the job they are known for.
PM announces big budget boost for Defence Force
The Government will spend more than $400 million on boosting defence personnel’s wages in the coming for years, as…
Speaker rules Meka Whaitiri not affected by ‘waka-jumping’ law
Meka Whaitiri seems to have avoided the Electoral (Integrity) Amendment Act – but it is not yet clear exactly how.
NZ-UK free trade agreement to come into force at end of May
“From day one New Zealand exporters will save approximately $37 million per year in tariff elimination alone,” PM Chris Hipkins says.
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence cyclone response ends after 77 days
Hawke’s Bay’s Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle has come to an end, but locals say the government has been silent on rebuilding in parts of the region.
Government may be forced to intervene in Gore council stoush – expert
The Gore District Council is on the path to government intervention, a local government academic says.