Pacific advocates in Aotearoa say a proposed law change for out-of-hours immigration visits – like dawn raids – doesn’t go far enough. The contentious enforcement practice involves immigration ...

Turning to the next quarter, a statement from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said continuing to address cost of living pressures over the coming months was key. Luxon said the government was taking ...

Hato Hone St John baby magnet Gemma Cale has done it again. “Baby number 19,” Gemma says proudly as she recalled the 111 call ...

As some of the country’s senior lawyers and researchers in a range of disciplines (law, economics, Tiriti o Waitangi, public policy, environment), including a former Prime Minister and two New ...

The Auckland Ratepayers Alliance has slammed Auckland Transport for paying social media influencers $147,765 between May 2024 and May 2025. All campaigns were centred on dissuading Aucklanders from ...

The three new beat teams have done 14,108 hours of foot patrols on the beat since starting in July last year to end of April this year. This is an increase of 189% from the same period in 2023-2024.

In amongst the widespread rain, the top half of the North Island is on the lookout for downpours with Severe Thunderstorm Watches from this afternoon. Commute time in Auckland is looking busiest, so ...

One year on, more Police on the beat across New Zealand’s major cities is being celebrated by Police Minister Mark Mitchell. “Today I am excited to be part of welcoming the new Beat Team in Rotorua ...

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says councils are ready to “roll up their sleeves” to deliver on City and Regional Deals – so long as both central and local government are clear on expectations.

Police have been investigating since officers located the body of a newborn baby in a wheelie bin outside an address on Renall Street. Detective Inspector Scott Beard, of Auckland City CIB, says a ...

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging drivers to take extra care and be prepared for the possibility of lane closures or reduced speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge today. Between 9am and ...

The Waikato region proposal lodged in February was developed by Waikato Regional Council under guidance from a Chief Executive Working Group and on behalf of the Waikato Mayoral Forum. The forum ...