Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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Walz says he won’t seek re-election

Democrat Minnesota Governor and former U.S. Vice President candidate Tim Walz has announced he will not seek re-election, saying he wants to focus on...

Nominations open in new Papatoetoe election

Nominations have opened for a new local body election in Auckland’s Papatoetoe subdivision after a judge overturned the previous result. In December, Manukau District Court...

31 new mental health beds to increase care capacity in Lower Hutt

The Government has announced the addition of 31 new specialist mental health beds at Manor Park Private Hospital in Lower Hutt, aimed at improving...

Labour claims economy has shrunk under Coalition

Labour has accused the Government of failing to deliver economic growth, claiming the economy is now smaller than it was when Prime Minister Christopher...

Law passed to ‘speed up courts’ and appoint more High Court judges

Legislation aimed at reducing court delays and improving access to justice has passed in Parliament, with changes to court procedures and an increase in...

Government to overhaul hydrogen safety rules

The Government has agreed to update health and safety regulations governing the hydrogen sector, saying the changes will remove unnecessary barriers while 'maintaining strong...

Mental health access improves nationwide – Doocey

New figures released today show 'measurable improvements' in access to mental health and addiction services across New Zealand, with progress recorded in all three...

Willis–Richardson debate in doubt

A proposed public debate between Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Taxpayers Union chair Ruth Richardson now appears unlikely to proceed, after Richardson signalled she...

Collins moves to centralise IT systems with new ‘Digital Delivery Agency’

The Government is pressing ahead with plans to change digital services, unveiling a more 'centralised approach' to IT systems that it says could 'save...

HYEFU exposes cost of Government’s growth strategy on ordinary Kiwis – Swarbrick

The Green Party says the Government’s economic strategy has failed to deliver meaningful growth and is instead placing growing pressure on ordinary New Zealanders,...