Navy commander faces military trial over 2023 allegation
Navy Commander Bronwyn Heslop denies the allegations.
Centrist
National’s borrowing spree, deep recession raise questions on fiscal strategy
“Excluding COVID periods, the past six months have been the weakest since June 1991.”
Taxpayer loss looms as SolarZero’s collapse exposes flaws in $115m public loan
At one time, SolarZero was considered "the future."
Australian doctor wins landmark case over vaccine criticism
The judge condemned the regulators' conduct as "profoundly unsatisfactory."
Fast-track Approvals Bill passes but Te Pāti Māori threatens applicants
Applications will open on 7 February 2025.
Wellington councillor slams rate hikes, a dysfunctional council, and screwed-up priorities
But they have time to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders claim to be ‘in the dark’ regarding Manurewa Marae inquiry
"We’re not the face of the party executive."
Fast-track bill passes amid protests, criticism over environment
Minister Chris Bishop defended the bill, citing urgent economic and infrastructure needs.
Minimum wage to rise 1.5% in April, opposition calls it a ‘pay cut’
Labour called it an "effective pay decrease"
Autonomous AI poses existential risks, warns former Google CEO
“We’re soon going to be able to have computers running on their own..."
