Supreme Court rules Uber drivers are employees, raising concerns over worker choice and future of contracting
Passengers “could not reasonably be expected to think they were contracting with the driver” rather than Uber itself.
Centrist
US rolls back tariffs on NZ food exports, but Wellington pushes for full removal
“A step in the right direction.”
TVNZ accused of misleading editing in Trump coverage
The edits create the impression Trump encouraged violence.
Hipkins embraces ‘socialist’ label, calls for bigger state role and tougher stance on business
“People who believe there is a more active role for the state?"
Luxon backs under-16 social media ban, plans legislation before 2026 election
“We should do it in the online space too to keep them safe.”
O’Brien: IOC ban on males from female Olympic events ‘must apply here in New Zealand’
“For years, women have been called bigots for saying what everyone knows to be true."
Government rejects glyphosate increase after public backlash
“This is a win for New Zealanders and our food system.”
McKee unveils sweeping gun law reform, separating regulation from police control
. “This will address perceptions among some members of the community that the current internal review process is not sufficiently independent.”
Fast-track for overseas-approved medicines passes; conference ads for unapproved drugs now allowed
The law now permits advertising of unapproved medicines at medical conferences and trade shows.
Government presses ahead with roadside drug tests — even when science can’t show impairment
“Unlike with alcohol, the presence of a substance in a sample does not equal impairment.”
Transpower issues grid emergency ahead of solar storm; some South Island lines idled as precaution
Batten down the hatches.
Emails hidden from Police Minister and years of warnings ignored
“Bypassed standard processes.”
Luxon links meth surge to cartels
“We’re up against now big Mexican drug cartels that are actually sending boats, submarines into the Pacific.”
Not jets but drones: New Zealand edges back into air combat through Australia’s ‘drone wall’
“That would effectively plug-and-play into the Australian system."
China ship docks as New Zealand cuts aid to Cook Islands over Beijing ties
“Most serious strains” in the partnership’s history.
Luxon signals 2026 election push for selective asset sale
New Zealand needs a “mature conversation”.