Autism diagnoses triple nationwide, with fivefold rise among Māori
Recorded autism diagnoses in New Zealand more than tripled between 2009 and 2023, with an almost fivefold increase among Māori...
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Growing rivalry: Is NZ helping India become a kiwifruit competitor?
New Zealand is not sending India SunGold. But the FTA ties tariff access to helping India become a far more capable kiwifruit producer.
The danger of unelected lawyers competing with Parliament
Former solicitor-general Una Jagose KC has warned New Zealand risks “sleepwalking” towards a breakdown in the separation of po...
Workers go backwards as unemployment hits 11-year high
New Zealand workers are losing ground as unemployment reaches its highest level in nearly 11 years and wage increases fall wel...
Te Tai Tonga debate offers voters four versions of the left
Te Tai Tonga’s four candidates agreed their immediate task was to change the government, while broadly supporting greater weal...
Bishop takes aim at activists using the courts to subvert Parliament
Attorney-General Chris Bishop says the government should act more quickly when courts interpret laws in ways Parliament did no...
Labour MP wants house prices down, but party’s health plan needs them to rise
Labour’s Mt Albert MP Helen White says she wants house prices to fall, putting her at odds with leader Chris Hipkins and poten...
Golden visa demand surges as Invest NZ cuts US and Europe staff
New Zealand’s relaxed “golden visa” scheme has attracted more than 800 wealthy applicants and $4.8 billion in investment commi...
Commission approves electorate-named party but rejects Palestine logo over voter confusion
The Electoral Commission has approved a political party named after the Te Tai Tokerau electorate, despite considering whether...
Florida court upholds law barring children from sexualised live performances
A US federal appeals court has upheld a Florida law preventing children from attending drag shows and other live performances ...
Tenancy Tribunal issues new artificial intelligence guidelines amid concerns over ‘cases with AI slop’
The Tenancy Tribunal in New Zealand has issued new guidelines on AI use in proceedings to curb frivolous claims and manage the technology's impact on tenants and landlords.
Luxon apologises to businesses but keeps Peters’ reprimand private
“My conversation will stay between Winston and me.”
ACT puts classroom order back on the agenda
The necessary powers may technically exist, but powers that teachers do not understand, trust or feel supported to exercise are of little practical value.
Registered charity behind mock beheading of Peters raises double-standard questions
Political satire must be protected, including ugly satire. But its acceptability cannot depend on whether the target sits on the political left or right.
Opportunity considers extending youth justice to ‘around 20’ after quietly dropping age 25 policy
“We believe in more rehabilitative, restorative justice approaches.”