March 30th, 2025

News

1 year ago

New mental health services to ease pressure on emergency departments

In a groundbreaking move to alleviate the strain on hospital emergency departments (EDs), Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey on Thursday announced the introduction...

1 year ago

Expanded support for homeowners affected by severe weather events

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston on Thursday announced the extension of Temporary Accommodation Assistance to more homeowners displaced by the severe...

1 year ago

New Zealand to revise speed limit regulations, focusing on economic impact and safety

Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Regulation Minister David Seymour have outlined plans to overhaul the nation's speed limit rules by the end of 2024,...

1 year ago

Government to crack down on youth vaping

The New Zealand coalition Government, through Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, has unveiled a series of stringent actions aimed at curbing youth vaping. These...

1 year ago

New Zealand's current account deficit narrows to $27.8 billion

New Zealand has witnessed a narrowing of its annual current account deficit, reaching $27.8 billion, or 6.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP) for...

1 year ago

Government announces drought support for Canterbury and Otago

In response to the ongoing severe drought conditions, the Coalition Government is extending its drought assistance measures, initially set for Marlborough, Nelson, and Tasman...

1 year ago

New Zealand sees smallest food price inflation since May 2021

Food prices increased by just 2.1% in the year to February 2024, marking the least significant annual rise since May 2021, Statistics New...

1 year ago

Kāinga Ora to overhaul tenant management and end Sustaining Tenancies programme

Housing Minister Chris Bishop announced a significant shift in policy for Kāinga Ora – Homes & Communities, directing the state housing authority to terminate...