Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Politics

Luxon: We’re cutting costly red tape

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister  One of New Zealanders’ regular “water-cooler conversations” is comparing their experiences of seeking consents for home renovations or making...

New Zealand, Japan sign defence and security agreements

New Zealand and Japan have agreed on two important defence and security arrangements, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins recently announced. “The...

Review commissioned of ManageMyHealth cyber security breach

Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned the Ministry of Health to review the response to the recent ManageMyHealth cyber security breach involving patient information. ManageMyHealth...

US captures Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

United States President Donald Trump has publicly announced the US military’s elite Delta Force unit has carried out a raid to capture Venezuelan President...

Easing of bank capital requirements welcomed

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has welcomed the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to ease bank capital requirements. The Reserve Bank recently announced it was...

1800 graduate nurses joining the health system this financial year

By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga Health New Zealand’s recent announcement that around 1800 graduate registered nurses will begin hospital-based roles represents...

Patients to benefit from healthcare digitisation

Kiwis across the country will no longer have to repeat their medical history at everyappointment thanks to innovative work implemented by Health Minister Simeon...

Nicola Willis to stand as List-only candidate in 2026

National Party deputy leader and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been confirmed as a List-only candidate for the 2026 general election. “I am honoured to have the...

Winston Peters opposes India free-trade agreement due to migration concerns

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the conclusion of a free-trade agreement between New Zealand and India is a “landmark moment” for this country. The deal...

Labour Party says road cone hotline hasn’t delivered

The Government’s road cone hotline is officially one of its most absurd wastes of public money, Labour Party transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere says. “Not only...