Structural reforms for children are yet to materialise into improved outcomes says Disability Rights...
Source: Human Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commissioner says good progress has been made since the last review of New Zealand’s obligations under the Convention...
Women’s Rights Commissioner welcomes law decriminalising abortion
Source: Human Rights Commission
The Abortion Legislation Bill passed its third reading in Parliament, with 68 in favour and 51 votes opposing. This means the...
Exploring the current and historic health of New Zealand’s southern lakes – 20/03/2020
Source: GNS Science
A team of scientists from GNS Science, the Cawthron Institute and Otago University will this week start taking samples from some of...
Police seek witnesses to Henderson incident
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Waitematā Police are appealing for the public’s assistance in their enquiries into an incident where a male suffered serious...
Gearing up for Covid-19
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
Hospital staff around the country have been practising “donning and doffing” their protective gear as part of Covid-19 preparations....
SH1 Te Pōporo/Bulli Point to remain under Stop/Go until 29 March
Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
A 24/7 lane closure with Stop/Go traffic management will remain in place on State Highway 1 at Te Pōporo/Bulli Point...
Impact of COVID-19 market volatility on NZ Super Fund
Source: New Zealand Superannuation Fund
In line with global market movements, the Net Asset Value of the NZ Super Fund has declined to $37.78 billion...
Campaign for nationwide rates freeze launched
Source: Taxpayers Union
20 MARCH 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Taxpayers’ Union has launched a campaign aiming to force New Zealand’s mayors and regional council chairs to commit to...
Mongrel Mob member charged with aggravated burglary
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A 23-year-old Mongrel Mob member is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court today charged with aggravated burglary.
The...
Unions commend government speed in keeping Air NZ afloat
Source: Council of Trade Unions – CTU
The Council of Trade Unions has been impressed with how quickly and decisively the Government has acted to...
Have your say on changes to prisoner voting
Source: New Zealand Parliament
Have your say on changes to prisoner voting
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Justice Committee is calling for public submissions on the Electoral...
11 New cases of COVID-19
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
Eleven new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand have been confirmed in the past 24 hours, bringing the total...
