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9 June 2008 · Tillerman

On TV3 last night John Key was continuing to tell outright porkies about how advanced National is with its "policy" development compared with Labour in 1999. Key's figure of 14 policies is derisory - as John Armstrong wrote in the Herald on Saturday, some of…

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Auckland & Wellington house values down 4.2% in election year
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Hannah Arendt on the Power of Friendship in a Broken World
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Midterms Deliver Epic Trump Rebuke. So What Might Come Next?
Trump has taken a very public beating. Will Team Dem show a bit more respect for the will of voters than usual?
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Wednesday
Why are Australians so interested in the US midterms?
It’s an election on the other side of the world that isn’t even about choosing a president. But Australians can’t get enough of it.
The Conversation by Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne · Wednesday
Democrats in House Poised to Investigate the Trump Administration
Democrats have been rumbling that they will investigate Trump and his cronies. Will they go ahead or become the dog that caught the car?
Naked Capitalism by Yves Smith · Wednesday
Nation reconsidering whether we should have Laws at all
In a stark shift in mood today, New Zealanders are increasingly wondering whether they should continue following Laws, and political parties across the country are giving serious thought to whether they should get rid of them. A series of political parties, most chiefly Opportunity (O), are expressing particularly strong views about Laws. O leader Q […]
The Civilian by seb · Wednesday
Nation reconsidering whether we should have Laws at all
In a stark shift in mood today, New Zealanders are increasingly wondering whether they should continue following Laws, and political parties across the country are giving serious thought to whether they should get rid of them. A series of political parties, most chiefly Opportunity (O), are expressing particularly strong views about Laws. O leader Q […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Wednesday
Luxon somehow loses US midterm elections
In yet another blow to the National Party’s stuttering campaign, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has somehow lost the United States midterm elections, despite not qualifying for, nor participating, in any of them. Luxon was informed by aides late this afternoon that things were looking “pretty bad” for him across the country, and while polls were […]
The Civilian by seb · Wednesday
Luxon somehow loses US midterm elections
In yet another blow to the National Party’s stuttering campaign, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has somehow lost the United States midterm elections, despite not qualifying for, nor participating, in any of them. Luxon was informed by aides late this afternoon that things were looking “pretty bad” for him across the country, and while polls were […]
The Civilian by Ben Uffindell · Wednesday
Geriatric Sex Creep
Michael Laws is heading to parliament.
Nick's Kōrero by Nick Rockel · Wednesday
A quick look at the cheap ways to shoot down strike drones
Militaries will have to turn to electromagnetic warfare, directed-energy weapons and passive defence to counter strike weapons, especially cheap, propeller-driven drones. The old paradigm of shooting costly, rocket-propelled, radar-guided missiles at incoming strike munitions is ...
The Strategist by Mustafa Bilal · Wednesday
How secure is postal voting in Victoria? We decided to find out
To find out, one researcher was embedded with the Victorian Electoral Commission for months.
The Conversation by Lisa Hill, Professor of Politics, Adelaide University · Wednesday
Auckland youth homelessness doubles as jobless rate rises to 11-year high & real wages fall again
Kick Back reports 95% rise in Auckland homelessness as unemployment rises to 5.7% & real wages fall again; Last 1News/Verian & Taxpayers Union/Curia polls show election result on a knife edge
The Kaka · Wednesday
Australia should work to block Myanmar’s Russian nuclear power plant
Australia needs to urgently work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Quad to prevent construction of Myanmar’s proposed Russia-backed nuclear power plant. Should the proposal be implemented, it would create serious regional ...
The Strategist by Lucy Haley and Fitriani · Wednesday
September labour market data further proof of how badly the Luxon Government has mismanaged the economy
Data released today by Stats NZ shows how the Luxon Government has completely wrecked the job market. “Since the Luxon Government took office, unemployment has increased from 4 percent to 5.7 percent, and the number of people unemployed has increased by 51,000,” says Sandra Grey, President, New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi.… Read More »September labour market data further proof of how badly the Luxon Government has mismanaged the economy The post September labour market data further proo
NZCTU by Aaron · Wednesday
52,000 unemployed under National
The September labour market statistics are out, showing unemployment has risen again to 5.7%. There are now 174,000 unemployed, 52,000 more than when National took office. This, I guess, is the "plan" National wants us to stick to. The sheep they don't want us to leave half-shagged. A plan which sees tens of thousands of people thrown on the scrapheap to Keep Wages Low and maintain the wealth of the rich. If you think that this "plan" is madness, then you know what to do: find a polling place, and vote them
No Right Turn by Idiot/Savant · Wednesday

Te Pāti Māori launches Mana Takatāpui Policy
Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Mana Takatāpui Policy, committing $200 million over three years and establishing an independent, Takatāpui governed Commission with real authority over Takatāpui specific funding. Te Pāti Māori Co Leader Rawiri Waititi says the policy is built on a simple principle: Nothing about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. “For too long, decisions have been made about Takatāpui without Takatāpui. Our policy changes who holds the power,” Waititi said.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 23 September 2026
We Want Cheaper Power And We Want Our People To Own It.
Te Pāti Māori has today announced its Energy Sovereignty policy, a plan to cut power costs, build Aotearoa’s energy future and shift ownership into the hands of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. “Every party is talking about generating more electricity. We’re asking the question they keep avoiding: who will own it?” said Te Pāti Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi “If we replace fossil fuels with renewables but leave ownership and profits concentrated in the same hands, we haven’t transformed the system. We’ve just c
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 16 September 2026
GOVERNMENT'S LAST ACT IS ANOTHER ATTACK ON TE TIRITI
In its final days, this Government is trying to strip Te Tiriti from our laws. Three Treaty-related Bills before Parliament would weaken Te Tiriti protections and reduce Crown accountability. Te Pāti Māori opposes every one of them. Instead, Te Pāti Māori are calling for Te Tiriti to be protected through enforceable Crown obligations that no Government can simply discard.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 September 2026
TE PĀTI MĀORI LAUNCHES TE TIRITI ENTRENCHMENT POLICY
Te Pāti Māori has today launched its Te Tiriti Entrenchment Policy, a major constitutional reform package that will make Crown obligations arising from Te Tiriti legally enforceable and resource the next stage of Māori-led constitutional transformation. “Te Tiriti is the constitutional foundation of Aotearoa. Its mana does not rise and fall depending on who forms the Government,” Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi said. “Our policy is about certainty, accountability and making sure the Crown keeps its p
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 1 September 2026
MP for Hauraki-Waikato Hana-Rawhiti Calls on Govt to Honour its Commitments to Waikato and Waipaa Awa
Hauraki-Waikato MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says the Government’s decision to delay key provisions of Plan Change 1, which sets rules to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipaa awa, puts 3-yearly electoral interests ahead of its obligations to iwi and the environment. “This is bigger than a plan or a process. It is about whether the Crown will keep its word to Waikato-Tainui and honour the commitments it made – and written into legislation” says Maipi-Clarke. “The power of Te Ture Whaimana
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 24 August 2026
Luxon chose culture wars while basic services failed
Christopher Luxon has spent too much of his term legislating culture wars while the basic services New Zealanders rely on have been allowed to deteriorate, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says. “The Prime Minister had a finite term to govern. He chose to spend an extraordinary amount of it undoing Māori rights and weakening Crown obligations while the services New Zealanders depend on were deteriorating,” Ngarewa-Packer said. “He found the time to mobilise 13 government agencies to trawl throu
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 August 2026
Luxon survives today, but he will not survive November 7
Today’s National Party caucus meeting may have saved Christopher Luxon’s job, but it has not solved National’s deeper problem. This government is consumed by its own survival while whānau are left to carry the cost. For days, New Zealanders have watched a governing party turn inward while families face rising costs, job losses and an economy going backwards. “Luxon may have kept the job, but National has lost the country’s confidence,” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 12 August 2026
Oriini Kaipara MP extends aroha following fatal workplace incident in Ōtāhuhu
Oriini Kaipara, MP for Tāmaki Makaurau, extends her deepest condolences to the whānau, friends and work colleagues of the worker who tragically lost their life at the Auckland Meat Processors facility on Portage Road, Ōtāhuhu. "Our thoughts are first and foremost with the whānau who are now navigating an unimaginable loss. No one should leave for work and not return home to their loved ones." Following notification of the incident, Oriini's office has been actively seeking information to better understand t
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 7 August 2026
Te Pati Maori will make the Waitangi Tribunal recommendations binding
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi says New Zealand First's call to review the Waitangi Tribunal proves the coalition has learnt nothing from the Tribunal's latest report. "The Waitangi Tribunal has found that the Government's Treaty clause review is a major breach of Te Tiriti. Instead of fixing the breach, Shane Jones wants to investigate the institution that exposed it." Waititi says this is about far more than constitutional law.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 6 August 2026
Government’s patriarchal noise cannot hide cervical-screening failure
While this Government and its allies manufacture patriarchal noise and drag public debate into personal attacks, a serious health-system failure involving nearly one million cervical screening notifications demands urgent answers. Health New Zealand says there is “no indication of harm”, but the Government has produced no evidence that proves nobody missed screening, follow-up care or an earlier diagnosis.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 5 August 2026
Government rips up another promise of partnership with Māori
Te Pāti Māori Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the Government’s reported decision to scrap existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements is not planning reform it’s another deliberate step in dismantling the Crown’s relationship with tangata whenua. “This Government isn’t just rewriting planning law. It is rewriting the place of Māori in Aotearoa.” “One law at a time, one institution at a time, one agreement at a time, they are removing the practical ways Te Tiriti is honoured.”
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 21 July 2026
MFAT Must Act Urgently to Free Everlee Wihongi After Another Delayed Hearing
Everlee Wihongi was set to appear in court today to be freed from ICE detention. Unfortunately, approximately 80 minutes before it was scheduled to begin, the Immigration Court decided to postpone the hearing until June 30, 2026. ICE has no reason to continue to detain Everlee after the conviction that formed the basis of the immigration case was successfully overturned. Everlee has now been detained for over two months, and this is just the latest in a long line of unnecessary delays. “Our aroha goes out t
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 18 June 2026
Te Pāti Māori Announces Lisa Marie Murch as Te Tai Tonga Candidate for 2026
Te Pāti Māori is proud to announce Lisa Marie Murch as its candidate for Te Tai Tonga in the 2026 General Election. Born and raised in Murihiku, Lisa brings lived experience, education, service, and a deep commitment to whānau Māori across Te Waipounamu. A young Māori mother at sixteen, Lisa knows firsthand the realities many whānau face. Her journey from cleaning and baking, to becoming a head baker, bilingual primary teacher, kaupapa Māori educator, and specialist across Murihiku and Ōtepoti schools, is g
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 June 2026
Government Hid Its Own Evidence on LNG
Te Pāti Māori is calling on the Government to release all remaining redacted advice on the proposed Taranaki LNG import terminal and halt the contract process until full public disclosure has occurred. This week RNZ revealed that officials redacted modelling commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment showing low need for LNG imports. In some scenarios, no need at all. That information was only made public after RNZ lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman. Parts of the document remain
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 June 2026
Seymour Admits He Never Checked Impact on Māori with Diabetes
David Seymour Associate Minister of Health confirmed in answers to Written Parliamentary Questions that he supported removing Māori and Pacific priority access to Type 2 diabetes medicines, without any equity analysis, without modelling of Māori complications, and holds no data on how many Māori currently rely on the pathway they're removing. Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said the admissions were negligible. "They don't know who they're harming. They don't know how many Māori with diabetes r
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 10 June 2026
If The Government Really Wants To Lower Power Bills, This Is The Way
Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says the government’s LNG announcement today exposes a fundamental failure of energy policy leadership. “Simeon Brown says he has an answer to our energy security problem. A billion-dollar contract to import liquefied natural gas. From the Middle East. With no plan to pay for it. That’s not energy security, that’s energy dependency,” says Ngarewa-Packer. “Initially the government planned a levy on power bills to fund this facility. Now they want the same gentail
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 9 June 2026
Govt will Erase Iwi Representation Across Aotearoa
Today the government announced that they will be removing the voting rights of iwi representatives from all councils across the country. They will be amending the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill after it has already gone through select committee, meaning that there will be no public submission process. “This is another gut punch, and our people are fed up” said Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader, Rawiri Waititi. “Every time we think this government couldn’t possibly harm te iwi Māori any more, they always
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 2 June 2026
TPM to Entrench Te Tiriti: Government’s Tiriti Purge is Constitutional Vandalism
Te Pāti Māori is condemning today’s announcement by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith to strip or weaken Te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 pieces of legislation. “This is not policy reform. It is constitutional vandalism.” After failing to redefine Te Tiriti through the Treaty Principles Bill, the Government is now dismantling it clause by clause through legislative review instead. Different vehicle. Same destination.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 15 May 2026
Te Pāti Māori responds to announcement of new political party
Te Pāti Māori acknowledges Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s announcement that she intends to contest the 2026 General Election under the newly announced Te Tai Tokerau Party. We wish Mariameno well. Te ao Māori has always carried many voices, many rohe, many whakapapa, and many expressions of mana motuhake. We respect the right of whānau, hapū, iwi, rohe and candidates to determine their own political pathway.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 11 May 2026
MP Govt Floats Nuclear Jones Must Front Up
Te Pāti Māori is demanding answers after Shane Jones casually floated nuclear fission in the House today. Co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said, “Aotearoa is not neutral on nuclear. We are proudly anti-nuclear. That position was fought for, defended, and embedded in who we are as a nation.” “Is this Government marching us away from our nuclear-free legacy? Because Aotearoa deserves to know,” said Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
Te Pāti Māori by Te Pāti Māori · 29 April 2026

KiwiRail to fund additional ferries works in Picton
KiwiRail will directly fund up to $37.5 million for Picton rail yard upgrades and adding auto-mooring technology to the new wharf as part of the New Ferries project, Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today. “Selecting KiwiRail as the long-term operator of the Interislander has given the company confidence to invest its own funds in commercial assets, meaning the taxpayer is not paying a cent more than our $1.7 billion allocation but still achieves the benefit as the ultimate owner of KiwiRail,” Mr Pete
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Resilience work underway for key South Island route
Work to bolster the resilience of a key South Island route vital to New Zealand tourism will soon begin, South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager says. “The Government allocated around $40 million in Budget 2026 to fund resilience upgrades to State Highway 94 (SH94) between Te Anau and Milford, as part of a wider $150 million-plus package to strengthen five of the mainland’s most vulnerable state highways,” Mr Meager says. “There will soon be spades in the ground at key sites on SH94 in Fi
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
King’s Counsel appointments 2026
Attorney-General Chris Bishop today announced the appointments of 12 King’s Counsel. The rank of King’s Counsel is primarily awarded to barristers sole who have met the overarching criteria of excellence in their careers. The 12 new King’s Counsel appointed, from over 100 applications, are Matanuku Mahuika, Karen Radich, Janette Campbell, Matthew Harris, Kirsten Gray, Tim Smith, Polly Pope, Kerry Cook, Sam Lowery, Rob Kirkness, Isaac Hikaka, and Annabel Maxwell-Scott. “The appointment of King’s Counsel reco
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Levy reduction for cruise industry
Cruise ship passengers will pay significantly lower Border Processing Levy rates from 1 July 2027, Customs Minister Casey Costello said today. From 1 July 2027, cruise passengers will see a net reduction of NZ$19.91 per person through the combined arrival and departure levy rate changes. The Border Processing Levy for arriving cruise passengers will lower from NZ$27.14 to NZ$7.20, while the levy for outgoing passengers will increase by three cents per person. “The levy system is working as intended. Where f
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
New construction ACOP to bring health and safety clarity
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden today launched a new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that outlines practical steps businesses and workers can take to meet their health and safety responsibilities on residential construction sites. “This ACOP will provide practical, sector-specific information to help clients, principal contractors, contractors, subcontractors and workers prepare for upcoming changes to health and safety law, and support better outcomes across New Zealand's residen
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
West Coast infrastructure upgrades on course
Investment from the Regional Infrastructure Fund is delivering progress on key projects on the West Coast, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson says. "Improvements to key shipping ports and the upgrade of Hokitika Airport are part of the government’s support for the West Coast’s economic growth and resilience,” Mr Patterson says. Mr Patterson joined local leaders and iwi today at the blessing of Greymouth Port's new port sounding vessel, which will be used to monitor and manage the port’s
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 16 October 2026
Hunua Quarry development fast-tracked
A third substantial Auckland quarry project has gained Fast-track approval to expand operations, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones say. This is the 37th project approved through the Fast-track process. Winstone Aggregates lodged its application in March 2026, with approval taking around four months from the appointment of an independent expert panel. The redevelopment of Hunua Quarry will expand existing quarrying activities to allow Winstone Aggregates to deepen the ex
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
SH54 resilience improvements on the way
A crash-prone bridge in Manawatū currently down to one lane is set to be replaced with funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The project to replace Haynes Bridge on State Highway 54 will receive funding of $6.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund. Mr Jones says the investment in the new bridge on a key Manawatū-Whanganui route will deliver benefits for communities and businesses throughout the region. "Safe
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
New term, same story; attendance up again
Provisional school attendance data for Term 3 2026 shows despite a tough flu season in person attendance rates were the highest of any Term 3 since 2022, Associate Education Minister David Seymour says. In Term 3 2026, 52.2% of students met the criteria for regular attendance, representing a 1.7 percentage point increase from 50.5% in Term 3 2025. A student attends school ‘regularly’ when they are in class for more than 90 per cent of the term. “This data shows attendance rates continue to rise under this G
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 15 October 2026
International tourism nears full recovery
International visitor numbers are now within a whisker of pre-pandemic levels, with four months left to go in the year and the summer season yet to hit, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says. Stats NZ data out today shows the total number of overseas visitor arrivals in August 2026 was 99 per cent of the 251,100 in August 2019. “In 2025 I set the ambitious goal to increase the number of international visitors to New Zealand to at least 2019 levels by 2026. “This monthly data shows we are well
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Open ocean opportunities for iwi aquaculture
The Government has set aside areas suitable for aquaculture to ensure Marlborough iwi have the opportunity to contribute to the region’s open ocean aquaculture boom, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The two Aquaculture Settlement Areas (ASAs) ensure suitable space in the region remains available while the Crown and Te Tau Ihu iwi negotiate a settlement under the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement Act,” Mr Jones says. “With the launch earlier this year of New Zealand’s first open
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Diesel reserve extended to maintain fuel security
The Government has extended an agreement for a 550,000-barrel strategic diesel reserve until August 2027 to maintain New Zealand’s fuel resilience, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones say. “Maintaining our national fuel security, particularly through a period of global uncertainty, remains a top priority for the Government. That’s why we’re pleased to announce this extension to our existing deal with Z Energy for the diesel reserve at Marsden Point,” Nicola Willis says.
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Survivor Support and Recognition Fund to open next year
The Government has approved a third and final round of the Survivor Support and Recognition Fund (SSRF). The fund supports community-led services and initiatives for survivors of abuse and neglect in care This $820,000 contestable fund will be available to non-government organisations and community groups that directly support survivors of abuse in care,” says Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford. Applications are expected to open in February 2027. The Department of Internal Affairs' Community Operatio
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Long overdue replacement for critical bridge
Another bridge on South Canterbury’s State Highway 82 will be replaced, through funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. The Deep Creek Bridge on SH82 will be replaced at a cost of $7.5 million. Elephant Hill Stream Bridge has already been replaced, and Waihao North Bridge is in the process of being replaced Deep Creek Bridge carries about 1850 vehicles each day and supports local journeys, agricultural activity and fre
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
It's all adding up: More maths gains for Kiwi kids
New independent assessment results show primary and intermediate students made the equivalent of four months' additional progress in mathematics between 2024 and 2026, signalling a turnaround in achievement, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. The latest Progressive Achievement Test (PAT) data, released today by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER), show statistically significant improvements in mathematics and reading comprehension and vocabulary. “Our number one priority in educati
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 14 October 2026
Auckland gets another Crisis Recovery Café
People in Auckland in need of mental health or addiction support will have another place to turn for faster access to support, with a new peer-led Crisis Recovery Café officially opening in Mt Eden, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. “Emergency departments aren’t always the best environment for someone experiencing mental distress. They can be busy, brightly lit and feel far too clinical, when often what someone needs is a calm place to sit down and talk to someone who understands. “That’s why we are
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
Damning report shows Teaching Council failed to protect children
A damning new independent review has revealed how repeated failures by the Teaching Council allowed a teacher with a known history of offending to remain in the profession before he went on to commit indecent acts against children, Minister of Education Erica Stanford says. The independent regulatory review undertaken by Katherine Anderson KC follows the equally damning 2025 Debbie Francis review, which exposed a deeply concerning culture within the Teaching Council. “First and foremost, my thoughts are wit
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 13 October 2026
New ward boosts capacity at Hawke’s Bay Hospital
Hawke’s Bay patients will benefit from faster access to surgical care with the opening of a new 28-bed ward at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new ward is a practical solution to meet growing demand, delivering the extra capacity Hawke’s Bay Hospital needs right now and making a real difference for both patients and staff,” Mr Brown says. “It gives surgical patients dedicated space before and after their procedures, along with space for surgical assessment and planning. That m
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
First state school converts to a charter school
Associate Education Minister David Seymour has today announced that Pakaraka School in Northland has become the first state school to convert to a charter school. “Charter schools give educators more freedom to provide students with an education that suits their needs,” Mr Seymour says. “The Pakaraka community has chosen a new path for its school. They want to be able to build on what is already working for its students, and the charter school model enables them to do that. “In 2024 the school partnered wit
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
Government ambitious for every child’s education
Thank you, Prime Minister. Over the past three years, we have been focused on one overriding objective: lifting educational achievement for every young New Zealander. And a huge part of that has been closing the equity gap, ensuring that your means do not determine your destiny by providing a world-leading education for every young person in our schools. Because we are ambitious for every child in this country. A world-leading education system starts with ensuring every child learns to read, write and do ma
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 12 October 2026
Additional domestic student places for veterinary science at Massey University
“An increase in the number of funded domestic places in Massey University’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science programme from 125 to 140 per year from 2027 onwards will help address demand for veterinarians in the future,” says Minister for Tertiary Education Penny Simmonds. Minister Simmonds made the announcement during her visit to the university’s Palmerston North campus on Friday, 9 October. “The veterinary workforce plays a key role in our biosecurity, animal welfare, food safety, and export industry. Incr
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
District Court Judges Appointed
Attorney-General Hon Chris Bishop has announced the appointment of Leighvi Maynard of Gisborne and Nicola Graham of Napier as District Court Judges. Mr Maynard began his legal career at Simpson Grierson in Auckland, where he was a member of the firm’s Environment, Planning and Resource Management team. In 2006 he moved to Gisborne and entered general practice, working across civil, employment, Māori land, family and criminal law jurisdictions before joining the Office of the Crown Solicitor for Rotorua, Tau
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Simpler food safety, stronger focus on risk
The Government is proposing changes to make it easier for food businesses to meet their food safety obligations, with less paperwork and a sharper focus on the risks that matter, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard says. Consultation opened today on an updated Simply Safe & Suitable food control plan template. This is New Zealand's main food control template: a pre-approved, plain-language checklist that tells businesses what steps to follow and what records to keep so their food stays safe. "Businesses hav
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Food and fibre exports hit record $65.2 billion
Food and fibre exports reached a record $65.2 billion in the year to 30 June 2026, up $4.8 billion on the year before, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay says. "Kiwi farmers and growers keep delivering for the New Zealand economy," Mr McClay says. "This year was already on track to be a record. Their hard work has delivered a result that beats expectations." Exports are up 8 per cent on the previous year and ahead of the Ministry for Primary Industries' June forecast of $64.3 billion. "It's a gre
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Investigation into Apollo Stadium site planning rules
An investigation has been launched into whether Christchurch planning rules are getting in the way of new housing, economic growth and the future redevelopment of the former Apollo Projects Stadium site, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. The investigation follows a request from Christchurch City Council Mayor Phil Mauger to consider changes to the Christchurch District Plan for the 4.93-hectare site at 95 Jack Hinton Drive in Addington. “The temporary Apollo Stadium has served Christchurch well. Now th
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 9 October 2026
Four more school redevelopments get the green light
The Government is investing a further $37 million to redevelop four schools, taking investment in school redevelopment projects approved this year to more than $200 million, Education Minister Erica Stanford says. “When we came into Government, school property was a mess. Around 350 projects could not be delivered within the funding available, schools had been waiting years for certainty, and classrooms were costing around $1.2 million each. “We said we would fix it, and that is exactly what we have been do
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
Next steps in fight against organised crime
The new Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) Chief Executive Board has met for the first time today, Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced. “We need better organised government to fight organised crime, and the Board will help deliver that,” Ms Costello says. “The Government has made a series of decisions to improve our response to TSOC, including appointing a Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG), and putting in place a new TSOC strategy and Action Plan. A key recommendation of the
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
More Kiwis choosing teaching
More New Zealanders are choosing to become teachers, with initial teacher education enrolments up 40 per cent since 2023. Education Minister Erica Stanford says the increase shows more Kiwis want to be part of New Zealand’s teaching workforce. “We’ve had a real focus on getting more New Zealanders into teaching so we can grow our own workforce and reduce our reliance on recruiting teachers from overseas. “Overseas-trained teachers make an important contribution to our schools, and we will continue to need t
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
RMA national direction reforms complete
The Government has completed the biggest overhaul of national direction in the history of the Resource Management Act – with the final changes making it faster, easier and more affordable to build and upgrade New Zealand’s electricity and telecommunications networks, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop says. “Over the past two years the Government has developed or amended 16 national direction instruments to remove unnecessary barriers to housing, infrastructure, energy and the primary sector,” Mr Bishop says.
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026
Government cracks down on rockpool vandals
Major fishing rule changes will come into force this summer to stop people from stripping rockpools of marine life on the Auckland and Coromandel coastlines, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft say. “Fossicking in a rockpool is a Kiwi tradition. It’s a pastime that’s been enjoyed by generations of New Zealanders. However, it’s being exploited by a selfish few who are taking far too much kaimoana. This behaviour is endangering these fragile ecosystems and putting at r
Beehive by beehive.govt.nz · 8 October 2026

AI won’t ever make a historically accurate film – but it could help archaeology create better stories
The evidence we have from Troy is incomplete so it’s impossible to create complete historically accurate images from it.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:05 am
US midterms: women voters helped drive the ‘blue wave’
Women turned out to vote in significant numbers and were elected in historic fashion.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:05 am
Interest rates are making UK homes less affordable, even as wage rises increase faster than house prices
Mortgage payments are putting home ownership out of reach.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 5:05 am
Explainer: Why you won’t hear much about the election on election day
Explainer - Here’s why you won’t be hearing anything about much about the election today - and the rules you need to follow.
RNZ · 4:57 am
Rugby League World Cup semifinals: Everything you need to know
The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns face semifinal showdowns in Newcastle this Saturday.
RNZ · 4:57 am
Four ways thinking like a strategist can make you a better padel player
My expertise in strategic management has given me an advantage on the padel court.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:55 am
Is natural toothpaste really as good as fluoride? Tooth decay expert on the difference
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, but some toothpastes leave it out. Researchers examine the evidence behind natural and herbal alternatives.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:55 am
Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds
Whether they went to college or not, young voters heavily favored Democrats.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 3:00 am
‘I heard a barnacle’ – how paying attention to nature’s background noise can reveal animal secrets
Letting the ordinary become interesting again is a key part of studying natural history and animal behavior.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:41 am
The hidden ways insects support animal life – from habitat to health – go way beyond being food
As insect biodiversity declines, people and all the other species on Earth stand to lose the beneficial ‘ecosystem services’ bugs provide.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:41 am
This weightlifting technique can help older adults stay fit and independent as they age
Muscle power fades faster than strength as we age. One small change to how you lift could help.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:40 am
AI could transform mathematics, but humans will still need to be in the loop
AI solutions to longstanding maths problems have sent shockwaves through the mathematics community.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:40 am
Don’t wash your laundry at teatime – why planning energy use can reduce your bills
Electricity is being priced by the time it is used, not just by how much, so timing really matters.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:40 am
Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense
Over 100 screwworm cases have appeared in the US in 2026, including in elk, cattle, dogs, horses, sheep and goats. America’s 11.5 million hunters can help find these parasites to contain the spread.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:26 am
What the measles vaccine’s ‘97% effective’ rating means for Pittsburgh parents
An epidemiologist and mother explains what families need to know about measles and why a preventable disease has become a public health threat once again.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:25 am
I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense
It can be tempting to ratchet up training intensity for kids in youth sports, but focusing on fun and letting them lead the way may ultimately be more rewarding.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:25 am
What C.S. Lewis said about Narnia’s most famous character: the Jesus-like lion Aslan
Some Narnia fans are up in arms about Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of ‘The Magician’s Nephew,’ directed by Greta Gerwig.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 2:25 am
What Tommy Robinson’s conviction tells us about the cost to journalists reporting in the public interest
The far-right activist could face prison for harassing two Daily Mail journalists.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:25 am
Labour’s immigration dilemma: with social care exceptions, the party is trying to have it both ways
Immigration has always caused ideological tensions for the party.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:25 am
The John Lewis Christmas ad captures the deep need for grandmothers
Science shows that being closely involved in each other’s lives protects grandparents against isolation and helps kids flourish.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 1:25 am
JD Vance singled out Iran War for midterm rout – he didn’t say what should happen next in conflict
The Trump administration has sunk reputational and military costs into the Middle East conflict. But continuing risks alienating voters further.
Evening Report by The Conversation · 12:35 am
What you can and can't do on election day
Explainer - Take down those signs, pause that Instagram post - here's what you need to know about restrictions on election day.
RNZ · Yesterday
How your votes are counted on election day
You're ready to cast your vote, but what happens after that?
RNZ · Yesterday
What are special votes and why they could change the election results?
Don't get your hopes up for getting clarity on election night.
RNZ · Yesterday
What you need to know about how MMP works
Our MMP electoral system is marking its 30th anniversary this year, but it can still be tricky to explain how it all works.
RNZ · Yesterday
#BHN The Final Countdown | Australia laughs at our Economic performance | Mid-Term Fallout for Trump
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Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
What you can and can't do on election day
Explainer - Take down those signs, pause that Instagram post - here's what you need to know about restrictions on election day.
RNZ · Yesterday
How your votes are counted on election day
You're ready to cast your vote, but what happens after that?
RNZ · Yesterday
What are special votes and why they could change the election results?
Don't get your hopes up for getting clarity on election night.
RNZ · Yesterday
What you need to know about how MMP works
Our MMP electoral system is marking its 30th anniversary this year, but it can still be tricky to explain how it all works.
RNZ · Yesterday
‘This is catastrophic’ – Gaza hit hard by UN food cuts and lack of humanitarian aid
SPECIAL REPORT: By Abdel Qader Sabbah in Gaza City Al-Abd Abu Beid set a box of food rations down on a pile of stones he uses as a makeshift table outside his ramshackle tent on the coastline west of Gaza City. The cardboard box displayed the blue logo of the United Nations World Food Programme
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · Yesterday
Hato Pāora College hostel closes after damning Education Review Office report
A woman with a son at the college told RNZ she was disappointed ERO had suspended the hostel’s licence.
RNZ · Yesterday
Why the cost of conflict goes well beyond oil
Comment: Fertiliser may be an overlooked casualty of conflict, but the consequences for global food production, prices and investors could be far-reaching The post Why the cost of conflict goes well beyond oil appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Vanessa Stevens · Yesterday
Lightning strikes cause fires in Auckland during severe storm, rain passes over Far North
The storm knocked out power, disrupted travel and caused flooding.
RNZ · Yesterday
The muddy bog that became a Central Otago success story
A community-driven wetland project in Orkney is restoring native ecosystems and bringing farmers and locals together The post The muddy bog that became a Central Otago success story appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Jill Herron · Yesterday
Worlds wild card Deans sets new standards for herself in the pool
Caitlin Deans wins entry to the world championships on the back of strong performances at World Cup events - aiming to make a big step up The post Worlds wild card Deans sets new standards for herself in the pool appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Dave Crampton · Yesterday
Appeal has ‘no useful purpose’, irrigation giant tells court
If a Canterbury irrigation company’s consent is set aside it’s still in a ‘windfall position’, a court hears The post Appeal has ‘no useful purpose’, irrigation giant tells court appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by David Williams · Yesterday
Sir Lloyd Geering – the courage to doubt
New Zealand’s oldest man died this week. Documentary maker Bryan Bruce looks back at Geering’s extraordinary life. The post Sir Lloyd Geering – the courage to doubt appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Contributor · Yesterday
Newsroom daily quiz, Saturday 7 November
Becky Manawatu’s 2024 novel Kataraina is a sequel to which award-winning debut novel? The post Newsroom daily quiz, Saturday 7 November appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Newsroom Puzzles · Yesterday
Short story: A bakery in Gaza, by Zain Ali
'Aunty, the church is on fire. Our church.’ The post Short story: A bakery in Gaza, by Zain Ali appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Zain Ali · Yesterday
International jostling for the job of UN Secretary-General
From The Detail: It's a high-powered race for the top job, but the winner will be in charge of an increasingly irrelevant institution The post International jostling for the job of UN Secretary-General appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Anna Fifield · Yesterday
Visionary or conman? The legacy of Bougainville’s self-proclaimed King Musingku
Many investors lost money in a finance scheme run by the self-proclaimed King of Papaala, who has died in Bougainville. RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades investigates. The post Visionary or conman? The legacy of Bougainville’s self-proclaimed King Musingku appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by RNZ · Yesterday
Vote Jesus, or maybe Judas
Steve Braunias reviews Jesus Christ Superstar The post Vote Jesus, or maybe Judas appeared first on Newsroom.
Newsroom by Steve Braunias · Yesterday
View from The Hill: an over-committed Albanese is scrambling to keep his eyes on the main game
The PM will devote Monday to chair meetings on the mid-December budget update before flying off again for the COP summit in Turkey.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
As it happened: Election campaign, 6 November
Meanwhile, NZ First’s leader put his ballot in the wrong box, while a last-minute poll has Labour crawling out of the 30s and the election on a knife-edge.
RNZ · Yesterday
Political donations tracker: The wealthy donors dominating large donations
Nearly half of the $8 million given in large donations can be traced to 10 people.
RNZ · Yesterday
Pauline Hanson’s High Court appeal will put freedom of speech to the test
The One Nation leader’s case is among a slew of cases the High Court will deal with in coming months on freedom of political communication.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
How freedom of expression and democracy are denied in Aotearoa when it comes to genocidal Israel
COMMENTARY: By Paul Hopkinson Should small parties that don’t have a chance of getting over 5 percent, get government funding? That is the question I would have answered on The Platform with Michael Laws (before his repugnant statements about women candidates came to light), had Sean Plunket not banned me. That’s right, I received a
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · Yesterday
Customary landowners welcome Kaiteretere name change as part of Nelson Tenths' case
The popular South Island beach forms part of the infamous ’Nelson Tenths’ settlement.
RNZ · Yesterday
#BHN Is covid reaction mania going to affect this election? 🤔
Article
Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
Labour's Chris Hipkins is quietly confident ahead of election day
"We are going to do significantly better than you have been predicting," the Labour leader says as he talks up his party's ground game during the campaign.
RNZ · Yesterday
ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for November 6, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 6, 2026.
Evening Report by Evening Report · Yesterday
#BHN What might happen if Luxon loses half of his current cabinet in this election? 🗄🔨
Article
Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
'I want this for other people': Survivor calls for expanded breast cancer drug funding after study shows reduction in deaths
A breast cancer survivor says funding drugs that are available overseas would reduce her anxiety around recurrence of the disease.
RNZ · Yesterday
'A life sentence with no possibility of parole': Kyle Whorrall's mum on grief of losing son
Carole Whorrall said her son came to New Zealand to make a difference in the world, "not to become a statistic".
RNZ · Yesterday
#BHN She said it! 😱 Lara Greaves says the words "hung parliament" 🫣
Article
Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
NZ stocks hold up well in face of big Wall Street sell-off
The Australia market also fared well, but not so much Japan and South Korea.
RNZ · Yesterday
How exposed is your KiwiSaver to market wobbles?
The effects of falling US technology stocks on your KiwiSaver balance will depend largely on the type of fund you are in.
RNZ · Yesterday
Former England international Hughes to debut for Fiji in France test
Former England international Nathan Hughes will make his return to international rugby in Fiji's test against France
RNZ · Yesterday
Mayors fear crumbling bridges could leave rural families stranded
Century-old bridges around the country are being closed, as they fall into disrepair.
RNZ · Yesterday
#BHN What's happening in Hutt South? Is the Bish looking in or out? 🛖⬇
Article
Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
Justice, accountability, more questions: what Russell Brand’s guilty verdict means for victim-survivors
Is it really justice when the legal process is itself so often the source of further harm?
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
US voters lashed out at data centres. What does that mean for Australia’s AI ambitions?
Community pushback against data centre developments is starting to have big political effects.
Evening Report by The Conversation · Yesterday
Auckland Harbourmaster inspecting Manukau Harbour for oil spill after massive fire
The black smoke seen pouring out of a Vector substation at Penrose was likely caused by coolant oil used to cool the electrical equipment.
RNZ · Yesterday
#BHN Lara Greaves and Bomber give us the lowdown on the overhang 🗳
Article
Big Hairy Network by Big Hairy Network · Yesterday
Missing prized violin found after search warrant executed
Two people are due in court after a violin worth more than $37,000 has been found hidden in a linen cupboard at an Auckland home.
RNZ · Yesterday
Labour's Chris Hipkins Is Quietly Confident Ahead Of Election Day
National's saying, 'don't put it all at risk' and 'give us three more years', while Labour's saying, 'they've had their chance - give us another go'.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
'Sheer luck': New Zealander who survived fatal Nepal helicopter crash recalls collision
West Auckland man Shailesh Krishan Patel recalls accident from his hospital bed in Kathmandu.
RNZ · Yesterday
Māori Housing Report Demands Homes, Not Punishment
He Whare Oranga, He Whare Māori brings together whānau kōrero from Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau, alongside the experience of Māori housing providers. Whānau identified housing as the number one health issue for whānau in Te Tai Tokerau.
Scoop politics · Yesterday
Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie
The same racist, Zionist logic that justified the Gaza genocide is now making it difficult for the Jewish opposition to reach a deal with Palestinian parties to oust Netanyahu, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook Israel’s general election last week unmasked beyond question the West’s much-cherished fiction of Israel as a “Jewish and democratic
Evening Report by Asia Pacific Report · Yesterday
Keith Rankin Analysis – Don Brash wanted a Universal Basic Income. I too want a Universal Income
Keith Rankin writes; On the basis of 'negative income tax' accounting – which is part and parcel of economic liberalism's UBI, and which is essentially what Don Brash supported – a BUI is easily the most efficient kind of tax cut available to policymakers.
Evening Report by Keith Rankin · Yesterday
Keith Rankin on Solving the MMP Overhang Problem
Keith Rankin writes; My gut feeling now is that the Left will get 51% of party votes, and that there will be a larger – though not large – overhang on the Left than on the Right. That could be unwelcome news for Willie Jackson. Opportunity may get close to 10% of the party vote. Further, I think that there could be an opening for a National/Opportunity/Act government, without New Zealand First.
Evening Report by Keith Rankin · Yesterday
Copper thieves causing widespread fibre outages in hunt for scrap metal
A recent cable theft left 10,000 people without internet, while a school emergency response was delayed by connectivity issues.
RNZ · Yesterday
First Tongan-American elected to a state senate calls for new leadership in US politics
Utah’s first state senator of Tongan descent says there is clearly a desire for younger, fresher leadership in United States politics.
RNZ · Yesterday
National pushes 'finish the job' rhetoric in final days of campaign
Leader Christopher Luxon has gone out of his way to create metaphors on his big, blue bus ride up the North Island.
RNZ · Yesterday

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