Ardern’s Australia reported move sparks petition backlash
“Ditch Jacinda Ardern — Send the Lockdown Queen back home”
Centrist
Child material hardship unchanged year-on-year, but higher than 2022 levels
Rates remain below 2019 levels.
Hospitality and tourism industries face workforce exodus driven by low pay, burnout and rising customer aggression
“It’s the combination between not being paid enough to put up with a very difficult work situation.”
Three more gang members than police — but 49,000 fewer victims
“10,475 police officers and 10,478 gang members.”
Coalition clash over Hauraki Gulf fishing rules
“We’re not a communist country that goes around summarily cancelling property rights.”
Medical Council draft tells doctors to advance Māori equity, dismantle ‘power imbalances’
Doctors are “professionally responsible for taking meaningful action to advance health equity for Māori”.
Iran hits back at NZ travel bans, accuses government of double standards
“Politically motivated.”
Government moves to abolish standalone environment ministry
Its responsibilities would be transferred into a new “mega ministry”.
Move-on orders target rising homelessness, not just disorder
Breaching an order could result in a fine of up to $2,000 or three months’ imprisonment.
Labour’s State of the Nation speech set to be policy light
David Seymour called it “featherweight.”
Moa Point meltdown shines spotlight on Veolia
Veolia had “failed to carry out basic asset management, including regular maintenance.”
Fatal dog attacks spark calls for tougher breeding and enforcement laws
“Why hasn’t somebody done anything about it?”
Wellington’s ‘mysterious blogger’ and the vote that never happened
The identity of “Peter Bassett” remains unclear.