Labor backs 16 as the minimum age to use social media ahead of national cabinet meeting
Australian children and teenagers under the age of 16 could soon be banned from using social media after Labor announced it would back the higher cut-off limit. The government had previously committed ...
Sir Robert Gillies: The last surviving member of the Māori Battalion has died
The last surviving member of the 28th Māori Battalion has died at the age of 99. Sir Robert Gillies, known as "Bom", served in B company during World War 2 from 1942 to 1945. Gillies was knighted by ...
New Zealand 'prepared' for Trump presidency, Winston Peters says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is warning against jumping to conclusions about Trump policies that might affect New Zealand. Republican Donald Trump was projected to win the US election and had ...
Two babies' deaths at centre of heavily suppressed coroner's hearing
Secrecy surrounds the deaths of two babies a decade ago that are the subject of a heavily suppressed coroner's hearing. No-one has ever been charged in relation to the children's deaths. Coroner ...
Horse rider pleads for support to keep them safe on roads
A nationwide campaign to have horse riders officially recognised as vulnerable road users has been offered support by the West Coast's Regional Transport Committee. The committee heard a presentation ...
The Treaty Principles Bill has been released: Here's what's in it
The four-page Treaty Principles Bill has been introduced and will be debated in Parliament next week. As with all bills, the text begins with an explanatory note, includes links to some of the advice ...
TVNZ has proposed to cut Breakfast, Seven Sharp roles as it aims to save $30m - reports
TVNZ has proposed to axe a number of roles within its Breakfast and Seven Sharp shows, Stuff has reported. RNZ understands, ...
BNZ sustains near record profits
The Bank of New Zealand has sustained near record profits with increased lending and deposits, despite a slowing economy and ...
Kāinga Ora confirms plans to shed another 310 jobs
Kāinga Ora has confirmed plans to axe a further 310 roles - slightly lower than the 321 it proposed in September. It takes ...
TVNZ proposes cuts to Breakfast, Seven Sharp roles as it aims to save $30m
TVNZ has proposed cutting several roles within its Breakfast and Seven Sharp shows, RNZ understands. It's also understood, the broadcaster has proposed cutting its only Northland reporter role and ...
Water testing underway in Norsewood following boil water notice
Water testing has started in the settlement of Norsewood, in the hope a boil water notice can be lifted, Tararua District ...
'Money's their priority': Nurses beg government to honour Dunedin Hospital promise
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has petitioned Parliament to roll back its cuts to the new Dunedin Hospital. They ...