You might think the decision to cancel the so-called mega ferries for New Zealand’s Cook Strait was a mistake. Reasonable people can disagree on whether the new government’s pivot to smaller, more ...

A renowned Auckland University of Technology historian has cancelled an upcoming speech at the National Library of New Zealand, after claims they tried to censor what he was going to say. Professor Pa ...

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says she has directed her officials to change the proposed direction of Holidays Act reform. “The Government recently conducted targeted ...

It is worth noting that smoking and vaping is banned for under 18 year olds, yet we used to have 68% of 14 year olds who had tried smoking. The legal status has not changed since 1999, but policies, ...

DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Mrs Julie Clare Chapman, of Auckland. For services to children and the community. Mrs Nea Ingrid Collins, MNZM, of Gisborne. For services to Māori, ...