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23 Sep 2026Simeon Brown

Health targets: shorter waits for Waikato and surrounding regions

Health targets: shorter waits for Waikato and surrounding regions Communities across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Taranaki, and Gisborne are getting faster access to care, the

22 Sep 2026Chris Bishop

RMA era ends as new system passes Parliament

RMA era ends as new system passes Parliament Bills to replace the Resource Management Act have passed their third reading in Parliament, marking the most significant

22 Sep 2026Simeon Brown

Which Labour tax policy should Kiwis believe?

Which Labour tax policy should Kiwis believe? The tax policies being championed by Labour candidate and aspiring finance spokesperson Craig Renney raise serious questions about how

22 Sep 2026Paul Goldsmith

Legislation to disestablish BSA introduced

Legislation to disestablish BSA introduced Legislation which disestablishes the Broadcasting Standards Authority has been introduced to Parliament today, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Our

22 Sep 2026Cameron Brewer

Government extends AI support for small businesses

Government extends AI support for small businesses A further 120 small businesses will get expert help to put artificial intelligence (AI) to work, with the Government

22 Sep 2026Matt Doocey

Funding clarity to deliver better outcomes

Funding clarity to deliver better outcomes For the first time, New Zealand has a clear picture of where mental health and addiction ringfenced funding is being

22 Sep 2026Louise Upston

Building a stronger future for New Zealand events

Building a stronger future for New Zealand events The Government will begin work on a National Events Strategy to establish a long-term direction for New Zealand’s

21 Sep 2026Todd McClay

New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement

New Zealand and India ratify free trade agreement New Zealand and India have formally ratified the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, marking the start of an

21 Sep 2026Simeon Brown

Labour’s promises suddenly even harder to explain

Labour’s promises suddenly even harder to explain Chris Hipkins’ flip-flop on interest deductibility has left an even bigger hole in Labour’s economic credibility and raises fresh

21 Sep 2026Louise Upston

Showstopper events delivering for New Zealand

Showstopper events delivering for New Zealand The Government's Events Attraction Package and Events Boost Fund are delivering strong economic and community benefits across New Zealand, with

21 Sep 2026Paul Goldsmith

South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji

South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Fiji Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith will travel to Fiji this week to attend the South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM),

21 Sep 2026Chris Bishop

City Rail Link train patronage a record-breaker

City Rail Link train patronage a record-breaker Auckland’s rail network has recorded its busiest week ever in the first seven days of CRL services, a strong

20 Sep 2026Nicola Willis

Shoppers need evidence-based grocery reform

Shoppers need evidence-based grocery reform National welcomes the growing political consensus that structural change may be needed to improve supermarket competition so Kiwi shoppers get a

20 Sep 2026Erica Stanford

Screen use to end in ECE and limits set in primary

National will introduce new initiatives to ensure kids are ready for school, including an end to screens in early childhood education centres, setting limits in primary

19 Sep 2026Nicola Grigg

Honouring Suffrage Day by backing women to succeed

Honouring Suffrage Day by backing women to succeed Suffrage Day is a celebration of how far New Zealand has progressed the rights of women and girls,

19 Sep 2026James Meager

Construction begins on Chatham Islands ship

Construction begins on Chatham Islands ship Construction of the Chatham Islands’ new supply vessel is now underway, securing a vital economic lifeline for the local people

19 Sep 2026Todd McClay

Farm confidence reflects strength of primary sector

Farm confidence reflects strength of primary sector Federated Farmers’ latest Farm Confidence Survey shows New Zealand farmers are in their strongest position in a decade, Agriculture

19 Sep 2026Simon Watts

Govt delivers earthquake-prone building reforms

Govt delivers earthquake-prone building reforms The Government has unanimously passed legislation to ensure New Zealand's earthquake-prone building system is appropriately focused on risk to life, saving