Government rushes through law allowing AI to make welfare decisions, but rules out ChatGPT
"Simple, rules-based decisions"
Centrist
Social media ban getsb nearly $31m before law is written
The funding is “subject to future policy and funding decisions”.
Bill defining terms ‘man’ and ‘woman’ clears first reading
“Our councils are captured by ideology and don’t give a hoot about the privacy and dignity of women and girls.”
Iwi leaders accuse Budget of failing Māori jobseekers
“It’s taking the lifeblood out of the people, and handing it to those who are actually doing okay.”
NZ and Canada face similar housing pressures
“Highly regulated markets may still continue to be unruly.”
Budget 2026 targets fuel costs, infrastructure and cyber security
Infrastructure spending is led by a $1.773 billion commitment to the Cambridge to Piarere Road of National Significance.
Sea urchin-style robot challenges the future of machine design
“Watching Argus move is unlike watching any other robot we’ve worked with.”
Labour policy release timing raises questions in Jamie Ensor analysis
Jamie Ensor’s NZ Herald politics column frames a key uncertainty in New Zealand politics: the...
Climate briefing note was sent to PM’s chief policy adviser
A climate briefing note was sent to the PM’s chief policy adviser, a development that...
NZ First claims National, ACT breaching coalition agreement after homeschool backdown
NZ First has accused the National Party NZ and the ACT Party NZ of breaching...
Te Pātī Māori confirms Te Tai Tokerau candidate ahead of election
Te Pātī Māori has moved to lock in its Northland strategy by “confirmed” a candidate...
NZ First claims coalition agreement breach over homeschool policy NZ backdown
NZ First has accused the National Party NZ and ACT Party NZ of a “breaching...
Officials told Government not to intervene in climate court case
Officials told Government not to intervene in a climate court case, a move that tightens...
Nicola Willis rejects Chlöe Swarbrick claim of failed climate policies and a $1.4b hole
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has rejected Chlöe Swarbrick’s claim that “failed climate policies” created a...
Former Governor General Anan Satyanand on Rotary clubs’ struggle to survive
Former Governor General Anan Satyanand says Rotary clubs New Zealand are in a “struggle to...