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- Cancer Society Urges Politicians to Commit to Fully Funded Cervical Screening
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Health
The Cancer Society of New Zealand has launched its 2026 election manifesto at Parliament, placing the elimination of cervical cancer at the forefront of the political agenda. The s...
- Speaker of the House Suspends TVNZ Political Editor Over Parliamentary Rule Breaches
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Politics
In a rare disciplinary move at the New Zealand Parliament, the Speaker has issued a five day suspension to TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman. The sanctions follow a determination...
- National Leadership Questions Coalition Stability as Peters Flip-Flops on Email Leak
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Politics
The internal rift within New Zealand’s coalition government has deepened, with National’s deputy leader Nicola Willis describing Foreign Minister Winston Peters as "very, very conf...
- New Zealand Targets Recreational "Nangs" Misuse With Automatic Psychoactive Classification for Large Canisters
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Crime
The New Zealand government has introduced aggressive new measures to curb the recreational use of nitrous oxide by automatically classifying canisters larger than 10 grams as psych...
- Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Severs Weekly TVNZ Ties Following Allegations of Media Misconduct
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Politics
In a sharp escalation of tensions between the Beehive and the fourth estate, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has officially cancelled his long-standing weekly interview slot with...
- Prime Minister Luxon Withdraws from TVNZ Breakfast Following Allegations of Aggressive Press Gallery Conduct
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Australia & Oceania
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has officially cancelled his weekly interview slot on TVNZ’s Breakfast, citing a strategic shift in media engagement and a formal complaint regardi...
- Labour Party Clarifies Tax Agenda Amid Heated Exchange with National Campaign
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Politics
The Labour Party has moved to consolidate its fiscal messaging following a period of perceived ambiguity regarding its 2026 election tax strategy. Revenue spokesperson Deborah Russ...
- Business NZ Issues Rare Plea for "Transition Loans" Amid Gas Crisis
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Politics
Business New Zealand has issued a rare request for government intervention, calling for interest-free or concessionary loans to help New Zealand firms transition away from natural...
- New Leadership at Health New Zealand: Mark Darrow Appointed Chairperson
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Politics
Health Minister Simeon Brown has officially announced the appointment of Mark Darrow as the new chairperson of the Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) board. Darrow succeeds Professo...
- Doctors Warn of "Oversimplification" in Expanded Pharmacist Role Proposal
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Politics
A government initiative aimed at easing the burden on New Zealand’s general practitioners by expanding the role of community pharmacists has met with mixed reactions from the medic...
- Pāmu Farming Delivers $10M Payout to Crown Following Fonterra Brand Sale
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
The historic $4.2 billion divestment of Fonterra's consumer brands has trickled down to the New Zealand taxpayer, with state-owned Pāmu Farming (Landcorp) returning a $10 million s...
- "Cars Don't Run on Feel-Good Feelings": Support Workers Challenge Govt Over Fuel Crisis
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Global Economy
Home and community support workers are inviting government ministers to shadow them for a day to witness the reality of the 2026 fuel crisis. Despite a recent 30% increase in milea...