Parliamentary Committee Calls for Better Animal Welfare Oversight
A parliamentary committee has urged the government to enhance the oversight of animal welfare in New Zealand.
Fiji Plans First Constitutional Referendum Ahead of Vote
Fiji is preparing to hold its first-ever referendum on a new constitution, pending parliamentary approval of the legislation.
Groups Call for Rethink on Ethnic Communities Ministry
Multicultural New Zealand urges the government to distribute cultural diversity responsibilities across all portfolios.
Rise in Human Trafficking Investigations Raises Concerns
Government cites lack of resources affecting human trafficking fight as investigation numbers increase.
Plans to Share Criminal Convictions with Partner Countries Shelved
New Zealand and partner countries have paused plans to share citizens' criminal convictions, initially discussed in 2024.
Teen Charged with Armed Robberies During Bootcamp
A teenager has been charged with two armed robberies while participating in a government bootcamp programme.
Mayors React to Government's Move on Council Amalgamation
Wellington's mayor cites government discord as the cause for council amalgamation reversal, a claim disputed by the local government minister.
Naoero Opens Embassy in Jerusalem, Joins Pacific Islands Forum
Naoero has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the third member of the Pacific Islands Forum to do so.
Transport Agency Cuts Road Funding for Some Councils
Councils nationwide face challenges in funding road maintenance and public transport due to cuts from the New Zealand Transport Agency.
Whangamōmona may return to its Taranaki roots
The Whangamōmona Republic expresses reluctance to return to Taranaki, affirming its identity and connection to the region.
Solomon Islands PM Wale Returns Home After Confidence Challenge
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Wale, makes an emergency trip home from Palau amid an internal political revolt.
Final Report on Moa Point Disaster Due Next Week
The local government minister confirms the final report on the Moa Point disaster will be released soon, providing answers to the investigation.
PNG Parliament to Address Bougainville Decision
Papua New Guinea's prime minister emphasises the importance of the Bougainville decision as parliament prepares to discuss it.
Otago councils propose unitary authority excluding Dunedin
Otago councils plan to create a unitary authority, which would exclude Dunedin. Some city officials find the proposal unreasonable.
Appeal finds High Court erred in fluoridation ruling
The Health Ministry's appeal confirms councils must fluoridate, overturning a High Court ruling that deemed the order unlawful.
Government Expands Language Support for Young Children
The Enrich scheme will expand from 65 to 525 early childhood services to support children's language development.
New building standards for whenua Māori now in effect
The government introduces new standards to facilitate development on Māori land, aiming to improve housing access across Aotearoa.
New ERO Chief Executive to Strengthen NZ Schools
David Ferguson has been appointed Chief Executive of the Education Review Office, bringing fresh leadership to NZ's school review system.