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The Herald reports: After years of debate over whether New Zealand should have a law more explicitly banning hate speech, the Government is on the verge of announcing legislation. That’s a “promise”, according to Justice Minister Kiri Allan, who also told TVNZ’s Q+A today that she is taking a hard look at New Zealand’s often-criticised […]

Consumer NZ has taken one for the team and investigated which major New Zealand companies keep their customers waiting the longest for support via their contact centres. Wait times varied from a short and sweet 15 seconds to heading on for an ...

This Saturday November 5th, Parihaka Day will be commemorated in Whakatū Nelson with both a dawn blessing at Anzac Park and a multimedia light show with pūrākau at 9pm on Piki Mai, at the entranceway to Nelson Cathedral. Whakatū Parihaka Peace ...

News from Greater Wellington Regional Council In support of Movember, Metlink buses operated by NZ Bus will again be donning a ‘facial’ feature during the month of November. Supporting the initiative for a second year running, Metlink General Manager Samantha Gain is all for the giant moustaches that NZ Bus will be displaying on the […]

News from Wellington City Council Help shape more sustainable transport options through Aro and Ngaio. As part of Paneke Pōneke, Wellington’s 10-year citywide bike network plan, routes connecting from Karori through Aro Valley to the city, and from Ngaio to Hutt Road, were approved in March to give people better low carbon transport options. The […]

Press Release – NZSO The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra joins with the acclaimed Voices New Zealand Chamber Choir and four of the country’s leading singers this month to perform one of Mozart’s greatest works in Wellington. Requiem, written by Mozart shortly before he died aged 35, features soprano Anna Leese, alto Rhonda Browne, tenor Amitai […]

News from RNZB The Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) has announced its 70th anniversary season. 2023 heralds the RNZB’s eighth decade as the national ballet company of Aotearoa, the first full season in three years, and the first season back at home in the St James Theatre in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. Also announced is a […]

Labour is planning to slash speed limits on State Highways across New Zealand, says National’s Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown. “Maps provided to the National Party reveal that the Government has marked almost the entire state highway network ...

Dr Hamish Campbell has been selected by local party members as National’s Ilam candidate for the 2023 General Election. Dr Campbell has built his career as a medical researcher and is currently the Deputy Head of Research for an Australian-based not-for-profit ...

It was champions galore at the 2022 edition of the annual New Zealand Veterans' and Women's Motocross Championships near Cambridge at the weekend. Former national and international motocross champions, current champions and rising stars of the ...

Police can confirm the vehicle involved in the fatal crash in Napier overnight had nine occupants. One person died at the scene on Shakespeare Road, one was uninjured, and seven were taken to hospital for treatment. Two people remain in a critical condition, ...

Police making enquiries on behalf of the Coroner into the death of Wai Ming Lai are appealing for the public's help locating items belonging to him. Mr Lai died on Saturday 22 October on a walking track in Sawpit Gully. Police have located his ...

New Zealand’s Parliament passed the 2nd reading of the newly named ‘Organic Products and Production Bill’, on Thursday 27 October 2022, signalling a clear, positive desire to protect one of our country’s most valuable assets, certified ...

Attributed to Detective Inspector Bridget Doell, Whangārei CIB. Police investigating the death of a man in Whangārei on 27 October are appealing for sightings of a dark-coloured 2021 Nissan Navara. The investigation team is particularly interested in the movements ...

It’s relatively easy to discourage car thieves from stealing your car, say the car review website dogandlemon.com .. Editor Clive Matthew-Wilson says ram raiders usually target cars that are easily to steal, such as cheaper versions of the Toyota ...

The 3rd edition of the OSM Challenge Wanaka Multi took place on Saturday 29th October. The event saw its biggest ever field with over 160 participants kayaking, biking and running a total of 82km in and around the stunning Lake Wanaka. Blue skies and ...

NFL Team, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Houston Texans this Friday 4 November and for the first time Kiwis can get involved in an Official Eagles Game Watch Party, taking place in Auckland city. Watch Parties are a part of regular football ...

Minister of Conservation and Disability Issues Poto Williams is perfectly placed to be opening the first accessible wetland boardwalk in Auckland’s largest wetland, built by Jobs4Nature, on Wednesday 2nd of November at 2.30pm at wetland conservation ...

Justice Minister Kiri Allan today guaranteed that she will have hate speech laws introduced to be implemented by next year’s election. The Free Speech Union guarantees that we will lead the coalition of Kiwis opposing these laws, ensuring Kiwis basic ...

COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalisations are continuing to increase sharply in New Zealand. A third Omicron wave is spreading unimpeded as a result of the Labour Party-led government removing all public health measures. Yesterday the Ministry ...

Greater Wellington welcomed news today that $61m from Government's Budget 2022 will help lift bus driver wages and working conditions across the country. Chair of Greater Wellington, Daran Ponter, says lifting wages is one of the first steps to making ...

At least 1.4 million children have been affected by Tropical Storm Nalgae, with concerns that numbers will increase as the storm is set to intensify over the weekend. At the onset of tropical storm Paeng -international name, Nalgae - Save the Children ...

There were signs of “the bug” when almost 70 shearers and woolhandlers competed on Saturday as the Wairarapa A and P Show cranked back into action after two years of cancellations. There were 38 across five classes of shearing from Open to Novice ...

Nelson/Marlborough residents and regular users of State Highway 6 are reminded that the highway closes between Hira and Rai Valley for emergency repairs this Tuesday, 1 November. The State Highway will be closed between Hira and Ronga Road near Rai ...