3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (189+ words) Revenue Minister, Simon Watts says a new taxation Bill is set to help grow the economy by reducing compliance costs, simplifying rules and removing unnecessary obligations. The Bill, introduced into the House today, also makes several changes to the Foreign…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (260+ words) The Government’s plan to ensure secure, affordable electricity for New Zealanders is working, with data today showing new records for renewable generation and a significant drop in wholesale electricity prices, says Energy Minister, Simeon Brown. Data from the Ministry of…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (343+ words) New independent evaluations have shown three Ministry of Social Development-funded programmes are making a difference in preventing family violence. Evaluations of E Tū Whānau, Pasefika Proud and the Ethnic Communities Violence Prevention programme found positive shifts in attitudes, behaviours and…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (194+ words) Transporting New Zealand has launched its Election Platform 2026 in Wellington, calling on all political parties to back practical transport policies to improve supply chain resilience and support economic growth. Road freight moves approximately 93% of New Zealand’s freight by tonnage and…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (375+ words) Papua Niugini Tok Pisin Wik, Papua New Guinea Language Week 6-12 September, is a celebration of one of the world’s most linguistically diverse nations. This year’s theme, ‘Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna’ (Preserve, revitalise and promote our…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (561+ words) Could an AI system develop goals of its own? A University of Auckland scientist in a $7 million research programme is working to help to answer that question. Computer scientist, Dr Matthew Egbert, has joined an international team investigating how agency,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (424+ words) An employment programme designed to get young people into work has reached a significant milestone, with 4,000 young New Zealanders now enrolled. Social Development and Employment Minister, Louise Upston said the Community Job Coaching programme, which was launched by the Ministry…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (544+ words) Associate Justice Minister, Nicole McKee, has welcomed the appointment of the eight inaugural members of the Firearms Licensing Review Committee. The committee, established under the Arms Act 2026, will be able to independently examine decisions to refuse a licence, impose conditions,…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (244+ words) Hamilton City Council has voted to introduce a new governance structure designed to sharpen its focus, develop a targeted Local Alcohol Policy focused on off-licence alcohol outlets, and retain the Single Transferable Vote electoral system for the 2028 local elections. At…...