Around 17,000 health workers across New Zealand are striking today for the second time in a month after mediation between the Public Service Association...
The Government has signed off on new restrictions governing the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues — commonly known as puberty blockers — while ensuring...
A massive petition demanding urgent government action to repair New Zealand’s “broken” health system was delivered to Parliament, stretching an estimated 276 metres across...
Pharmac will fund access to five new or improved treatments from December 2025, including medicines for breast and lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, and serious...
Te Kūiti Hospital has celebrated its 100-year anniversary, marking a century of service at the heart of the King Country community.
Health Minister Simeon Brown...
An artificial intelligence scribe tool will soon be deployed to 1,000 doctors and frontline staff in emergency departments nationwide, Health Minister Simeon Brown has...
Medical device procurement in New Zealand is set for a major shake-up, with the Government announcing a new two-agency system aimed at "improving efficiency,...
Nine clergy members have chained themselves together outside Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ electorate office in Johnsonville, Wellington, pledging to fast and remain overnight in...
State-owned farming company Landcorp has unveiled a new livestock equity partnership scheme aimed at helping farm operators build equity and strengthen the future of...
A new Government-funded training programme to boost New Zealand’s strained primary care workforce has received 184 expressions of interest from overseas-trained doctors, surpassing the...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has expressed deep distress over the wrongful detention of an autistic, non-verbal 11-year-old girl who was mistaken for a 20-year-old...
Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Wellington Regional Hospital’s first High Dependency Unit (HDU).
“This unit will boost critical care services in the...
Summary of changes made to cabinet announced by PM Christopher Luxon today.
Shane Reti:
Lost the Health portfolio to Simeon Brown.
Gained the new role...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s first major reshuffle since forming the government in December 2023 is set to shift focus to health and economic challenges,...
The Government has announced a funding package to upgrade the communication networks for Maritime New Zealand and Coastguard New Zealand, aiming to enhance search...
The Government is restoring democratic accountability to transport decision-making in Auckland, ensuring voters can hold their elected representatives responsible for the city's transport policies,...
Wellington City Council will welcome experienced local government practitioner Lindsay McKenzie as a Crown Observer to help address ongoing financial and governance issues, Local...
The government is set to appoint a Crown Observer to Wellington City Council, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announced today.
This move follows months of...
The government has outlined its commitment to delivering affordable and secure electricity through the release of its Government Policy Statement (GPS) on electricity, Energy...
The Electricity Authority’s report into the collapse of a Northland transmission tower on 20 June 2024 that left 88,000 people without power has been...
Lawrence Yule has been appointed Crown Manager to Hawke’s Bay Regional and Wairoa District Councils, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced.
“I am pleased...
The New Zealand government has relaxed standards for improving fuel efficiency in new cars, aligning with Australia's less stringent regulations.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown stated...
In response to Transport Minister Simeon Brown's criticisms, First Union has defended an Auckland bus driver who did not intervene during a racially motivated...
Transport Minister Simeon Brown told media the government was disappointed in KiwiRail's asset management following the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere near Picton.
The...
The Interislander ferry Aratere ran aground just outside Picton following a steering failure on Friday night.
The vessel, carrying 47 people, including eight commercial vehicle...
The signing of individual 20-year bilateral long-term contracts between the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), Meridian Energy, Contact Energy, and Mercury NZ will provide...
The coalition Government’s legislation to restore the rights of communities to determine whether to introduce Māori wards has passed its first reading in Parliament,...
The coalition Government is launching Roads of Regional Significance to sit alongside Roads of National Significance as part of its plan to deliver priority...
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has issued a demand to Auckland Transport (AT), urging them to heed the community's voice and implement transit reforms aligned...
The Government has announced that $20 million in funding will be made available to Westport to fund much needed flood protection around the town.
This...
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has announced an increase to the Rates Rebate Scheme, putting money back into the pockets of low-income homeowners.
“The coalition...
The Coalition Government’s priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and...
The Coalition Government will increase investment in road maintenance, including establishing a new $500 million Pothole Prevention Fund to tackle the record number of...
