Police to log ‘sovereign citizen’ encounters in national intelligence system
“Not all SovCits are a threat to national security.”
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Government weighs expanded biometric data sharing with US to preserve visa-free travel
The United States has given the 42 countries in its Visa Waiver Program until the end of the year to conclude negotiations.
Government receives final phase of COVID Royal Commission report
“Large parts will stay restricted.”
Ardern’s Australia reported move sparks petition backlash
“Ditch Jacinda Ardern — Send the Lockdown Queen back home”
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.”