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The Pentagon, NZ And The New Nuclear Overlap
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 4:55 pm | RNZ
The US is modernising its nuclear weapons command and control system - but what does that mean for New Zealand? More >>
Documents Reveal Why Adrian Orr Suddenly Quit As Reserve Bank Governor
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 4:51 pm | RNZ
The Reserve Bank Governor resigned in March after seven years of service. More >>
Unions Take Pay Equity Fight To The ILO
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 4:48 pm | NZCTU
Our response to massive undervaluation of pay in female-dominated industries must be how do we fix this, not how do we shirk these costs, having benefited so long from underpaying women. More >>
The Regulatory Standards Bill: What Is It, What Does It Propose And What's Next?
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 7:30 pm | RNZ
Explainer - The public has been asked to give feedback on David Seymour's new bill this month. Here's what it would do, and some of the concerns. More >>
Scientists Hit Back Over Prime Minister's 'Worthies' Insult
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 7:18 pm | RNZ
Scientists have raised concerns about plans to lower the country's methane emissions target. More >>
Labour Keeps Door Open For Te Pāti Māori, But Urges Focus On 'Core Areas'
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 7:13 pm | RNZ
Chris Hipkins says Te Pāti Māori needs to focus on important issues such as jobs, health and homes, like Labour is. More >>
Government Warned Corruption And 'Insider Threats' Increasing In New Zealand
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 7:11 pm | RNZ
That's despite New Zealand's longstanding reputation as a country largely free of such issues. More >>
Climate Legal Action Necessary Response To Govt Inaction
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 2:42 pm | NZCTU
“We strongly support legal action to ensure that the Government is held to account for its legal obligations under the Climate Change Response Act,” said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. More >>
Legal Experts Sue Climate Minister Over Glaring Holes In Emissions Plan
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 2:25 pm | Lawyers for Climate Action
Lawyers for Climate Action NZ and co-applicant the Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) allege the Government’s plan fails to meet key requirements of the Climate Change Response Act. More >>
Palestine Forum Of New Zealand Calls For Safe Passage Of Madleen And Urgent Sanctions Against Israel
Monday, 9 June 2025, 6:29 pm | Palestine Forum of New Zealand
The unlawful blockade of Gaza — now in its 18th year — has turned the region into what human rights organisations have described as the world’s largest open-air prison. More >>
Israeli Attack On Gaza Aid Flotilla Is State Piracy, Genocidal Violence — New Zealand’s Silence Is Complicity
Monday, 9 June 2025, 6:11 pm | Thyme4Action
Aid is not terrorism. International waters are not Israel’s territory. And silence in the face of evil is complicity. More >>
Government Response Makes A Mockery Of The Abuse In Care Royal Commission Recommendations
Monday, 9 June 2025, 12:51 pm | Cooper Legal
Our Government has failed to rise to the challenge the Royal Commission set for it, and has chosen a miserly response that in no way meets our international obligations to provide effective redress. More >>
Federated Farmers Launches KiwiSaver Petition
Monday, 9 June 2025, 9:10 am | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers has launched this petition: to hold the Government accountable and send a clear message that it’s time to follow through on their promise. More >>
Understanding School Absence: David Seymour Warns Of Prosecutions This Year In School Truancy Crackdown
Monday, 9 June 2025, 8:30 am | Quality Public Education Coalition - QPEC
QPEC holds that the country should extend the community-based programme above to work as closely and positively as possible with families for long-term effects. More >>
Rally Auckland 2pm To Protest Suspension Of 38 Disability Workers
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 1:21 pm | PSA
Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau Trust is the country’s largest kaupapa Māori community disability provider. It operates residential whare in Te Tai Tokerau/Northland, Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Waikato, Waitaha/Canterbury, and a residential mental health whare ... More >>
Suspension Of Te Roopu Taurima Workers Unacceptable
Sunday, 8 June 2025, 1:13 pm | NZCTU
“We condemn the actions of Te Roopu Taurima in the strongest possible terms and call on them to lift the suspensions on their workers and get back around the negotiating table,” said NZCTU President Richard Wagstaff. More >>
1st NZSAS Regiment Marks 70th Anniversary
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
From its humble beginnings the NZSAS has since grown to become a full Regiment that gives the Government of the day a range of high-readiness, highly effective military options to advance and protect its interests. More >>
Families Continue Fight To Expose Cover-Up Of Pike River Mine Disaster
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 5:56 pm | Socialist Equality Group
“The world is watching this case today, as they have done all the way thorough. All we’re trying to do here is [bring back] confidence that there is a justice system in New Zealand,” says family member Bernie Monk. More >>
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer On The Longest Suspension In Parliament
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 5:06 pm | RNZ
She says the Privileges Committee process is not equipped to deal with the haka issue. More >>
The House: Parliamentary Week Achieves Two Out Of Three Goals
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 5:04 pm | RNZ
Sanctions against Te Pāti Māori MPs were historic, but they weren't the only thing that happened in the house. More >>
Suspended Te Pāti Māori MPs To Embark On National Tour
Saturday, 7 June 2025, 4:48 pm | RNZ
Te Pāti Māori says it will continue to stand its ground as three MPs begin their record suspensions. More >>
Resignation Of PM’s Press Secretary Highlights Gaps In NZ Law On Covert Recording And Harassment
Friday, 6 June 2025, 4:13 pm | The Conversation
Criminal law struggles to keep up with predatory uses of the technology for ‘image-based sexual abuse’. It’s time to step back and build future-proof protections. More >>
Proposed Punishment For Te Pāti Māori MPs For Treaty Principles Haka Stands
Friday, 6 June 2025, 4:03 pm | RNZ
Opposition parties tried to reject the recommendation, but did not have the numbers to vote it down. More >>
The David Seymour ‘Bots’ Debate: Do Online Submission Tools Help Or Hurt Democracy?
Friday, 6 June 2025, 4:00 pm | RNZ
The ACT leader's comments raise questions about how forms are changing the way people engage with politics. More >>
'Sad Day In Parliament': Winston Peters On Te Pāti Māori Suspension Debate
Friday, 6 June 2025, 3:46 pm | RNZ
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders and one of its MPs are beginning suspensions from Parliament after performing a haka without prior permission. More >>
Care-Experienced Rangatahi Concerned Response To Royal Commission Won’t Stop History Repeating
Friday, 6 June 2025, 2:20 pm | VOYCE Whakarongo Mai
VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai has been advocating for care experienced tamariki since 2017, and CEO Tracie Shipton says 99 recommendations are being considered further, and 23 have been declined. More >>
France, UK Preparing To Recognise Palestinian State, NZ Must Join Them
Friday, 6 June 2025, 9:54 am | Justice for Palestine
“The Minister said New Zealand recognising Palestine was “a matter of when, not if”. The time has come to join not only France and the UK, but 147 out of 193 UN member states that recognise the State of Palestine,” says Kate Stone, Justice ... More >>
Changes To Fish & Game Continue Coalition’s Handover Of Power To Polluters
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 7:49 pm | Choose Clean Water
Choose Clean Water spokesperson Tom Kay says the changes announced today are clearly designed to remove Fish & Game’s ability to advocate for the health of rivers. More >>
Interim Financial Statements Of The Government Of New Zealand For The Ten Months Ended 30 April 2025
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 7:03 pm | The Treasury
The majority of the key fiscal indicators for the ten months ended 30 April 2025 were slightly better than forecast. The Government’s main operating indicator, the operating balance before gains and losses excluding ACC (OBEGALx), showed a deficit More >>
Why Wasn't PM Told About Police Investigation Into Senior Press Secretary Michael Forbes?
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 6:02 pm | RNZ
Michael Forbes has left his job after accusations he recorded audio of sessions with sex workers. More >>
More Than Half Of Voters Back Proposed Penalty For Te Pāti Māori MPs, Poll Suggests
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 5:57 pm | RNZ
The Privileges Committee proposed a 21-day suspension for three MPs over the Treaty Principles haka. More >>
Wellington Brothel Madam Speaks On PM's Former Press Secretary's Alleged Recording Of Sex Workers
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 5:19 pm | RNZ
A Wellington brothel manager has spoken of the moment she was told Michael Forbes had allegedly recorded audio of a session with a sex worker. More >>
Petition Launched To Save Rauaroha - Segar House Psychotherapy Service
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 2:39 pm | PSA
Rauaroha - Segar House received notice in May that Te Whatu Ora is considering its disestablishment, 50 years after it was first opened in Auckland. More >>
Left Bloc Would Have Enough Support To Turf Coalition Government Out Of Power - Poll
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 6:12 pm | RNZ
And the leadership ratings in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll - taken after the Budget - are also bad news for the government More >>
Support For National And Labour Fall In Latest 1News-Verian Poll
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 6:07 pm | RNZ
Support for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains steady. More >>
More Kiwis Oppose Than Support Government's Pay Equity Changes, New Poll Shows
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 6:04 pm | RNZ
Nearly two thirds of the public believe the government should have first sought feedback on the controversial change, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll shows. More >>
In Her Memoir, Jacinda Ardern Shows A ‘Different Kind Of Power’ Is Possible – But Also Has Its Limits
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 6:33 pm | The Conversation
Her new book weaves an authentically retold personal story with high political drama. But Ardern misses an opportunity to reflect more deeply on her time in power. More >>
Judith Collins Tells Security Summit NZ Setting Up Space Squadron
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 3:56 pm | RNZ
Judith Collin told those at the inter-governmental conference the Air Force's 62 Squadron would be reactivated. More >>
Chris Bishop Frustrated By 'Politicised' Stan Walker Aotearoa Music Awards Performance
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 3:42 pm | RNZ
"It's not about Stan Walker ... It was just the sort of politicisation of it," the Cabinet Minister says after declaring "what a load of crap" during a Aotearoa Music Awards performance. More >>
Government Guts WorkSafe
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 2:18 pm | NZCTU
“The Minister’s decision to gut WorkSafe is a reflection of a government that is prioritising profits over people,” said Wagstaff. More >>
WorkSafe Needs More Investment To Keep Workers Safe, Not A Road Cone Hot Line
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 12:18 pm | PSA
WorkSafe has received no extra Budget funding from this government and almost one in five workers has been shown the door in recent years. More >>
VUWSA Calls For The Winter Energy Payment To Be Extended To Students
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 11:27 am | VUWSA
The Winter Energy Payment, introduced in 2017 by the Labour Government, currently supports most beneficiary groups — except students. VUWSA believes this is an unjust oversight and is urging the Government to correct it. More >>
$200 Million For Oil And Gas An Affront To The Youth Of Aotearoa
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 11:14 am | Climate Justice Taranaki
Driven by corporate greed, Jones, McLeod and the current government are quite happy to sacrifice the future of a liveable climate for coming generations for short-term profits for their mates in the oil and gas industry, says Urs Signer, from the community ... More >>
From Tobaccogate To Gendergate: Casey Costello's Pattern Of Ideology Over Evidence Continues
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 10:27 am | Rights Aotearoa
Kiwis deserve healthcare based on facts and fairness, not a Minister's personal crusade, declares CEO of Rights Aotearoa Thistoll. More >>
Leading International Climate Scientists Rubbish Luxon’s ‘Methane Review’, Call On PM To Take Methane Seriously
Tuesday, 3 June 2025, 7:10 am | Greenpeace
According to the Financial Times report, leading climate scientists are accusing politicians in New Zealand and Ireland of using an "accounting trick" that could undermine global efforts to fight climate change. More >>
King's Birthday Honours - 'This Belongs To The Samoan Community'
Monday, 2 June 2025, 3:43 pm | RNZ
Anae Arthur Anae has been honoured for services to the Samoan community. More >>
'I've Had A Wonderful Life': 90 Years Of Jim Bolger
Monday, 2 June 2025, 3:36 pm | RNZ
He reflected on the last nine decades of his life on Sunday Morning - after having celebrated with a "big gathering" of family, friends, and neighbours. More >>
Naval Officer Recognised For Four Decades Of Service To New Zealand
Monday, 2 June 2025, 6:06 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Rear Admiral Gilmour said working for the NZDF was “absolutely stacked” with opportunities. He said said his career had been “an absolute blast”. More >>
King's Birthday 2025 Honours List
Monday, 2 June 2025, 5:45 am | Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
The list includes each recipient’s full name,a short citation giving the reason or reasons for recognition. More >>
Chris Bishop's Comments During Stan Walker's Performance Have 'No Place' At Aotearoa Music Awards - Producers
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 3:35 pm | RNZ
"The Awards respect and honour te ao Māori and we were proud to support Stan with his vision for his powerful rendition of Māori Ki Te Ao." More >>
Climate Change Coverage In A Changed Media Climate
Sunday, 1 June 2025, 3:32 pm | RNZ
Media outlets were firing up new projects and joining alliances to cover climate change just a few years ago. Now there's just one mainstream NZ media reporter focused solely on it. More >>
The Regulatory Standards Bill: Neoliberal Shackles Disguised As “Good Law"
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 7:33 pm | Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement
We argue that the bill is not about making regulation “better” or “fairer,” but about handcuffing future lawmakers to an ideology that privileges private property, contract law, and the capitalist “right to profit.” More >>
Worsening Poverty And Social Misery In New Zealand
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 7:31 pm | Socialist Equality Group
The government is seeking to solve the worsening economic crisis by ramping up the exploitation of the working class, while protecting the fortunes of the super-rich. More >>
NZ's Budget For Austerity And War
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 6:31 pm | Socialist Equality Group
The money for war comes at the direct expense of the working class. Notably, the govt expects to “save” $12.8 billion over four years by cancelling 33 separate pay equity negotiations, which were to increase pay for hundreds of thousands of ... More >>
Councils Plead For Bipartisan Resource Management Act Reform
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 4:11 pm | RNZ
Regional councils want greater certainty and bipartisanship on regulations, as they gear up for an expected spate of rule changes. More >>
Christchurch Protesters Confront Finance Minister Nicola Willis Over Pay Equity
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 3:55 pm | RNZ
Budget documents revealed tightening the pay-equity regime would net the government $2.7 billion every year. More >>
“Don't Be Fooled”: Govt's Freshwater Reforms Means More Pollution In Your Water & Commercial Control Of Public Resources
Friday, 30 May 2025, 7:30 pm | Choose Clean Water
Choose Clean Water says it’s important for the public to make submissions on the changes (these can be made until 27 July 2025) but it’s just as important for the public to contact MPs and Ministers directly to voice their opposition. More >>
NZCTU Release Detailed Budget 2025 Analysis
Friday, 30 May 2025, 1:16 pm | NZCTU
This Budget is funded above all by the gutting of the pay equity system, the halving of the government’s contribution to people’s Kiwisaver accounts, and other cuts that will disproportionality impact women, welfare recipients, and working households, ... More >>
Deputy PM Handover: Seymour Vows Straight Talk, Peters Fires Up Campaign
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:46 pm | RNZ
But ACT's leader has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister. More >>
National Campaigned On This Bonding Scheme, So Why Has No Work Been Done On It?
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:35 pm | RNZ
The Health Minister has repeatedly avoided answering direct questions about the bonding scheme. More >>
