The current National-ACT-NZ First coalition government is strongly positioned to win a second term, according to the latest NZ Herald-Motu Research Poll of Polls.
The research shows the coalition has an 88.3% probability of forming the next government, with combined support of 50.2% compared to the opposition'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declared the government's fees-free university scheme a complete failure, announcing it will be scrapped in this month's budget.
The policy, which covered students' final year of tertiary study, will end for new cohorts from next year, though current final-year students
Vehicle inspection requirements are set to change dramatically, with most cars moving to two-yearly Warrant of Fitness checks instead of annual inspections, saving Southland motorists hundreds of dollars each year.
Transport Ministers Chris Bishop and James Meager announced the reforms yesterday, saying New Zealand's current inspection system is
The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel have claimed top spot on the ANZ Premiership table after a commanding 61-48 victory over Waikato Bay of Plenty Avis Magic in Tauranga last night.
The Steel's fourth consecutive win came despite early pressure from the Magic, who were desperate for their
Four young people are facing charges after stealing a car in Dunedin and using it to steal petrol from service stations across the city.
Police received reports on Monday night that a Nissan had been stolen from a residential address in Caversham.
Throughout Tuesday, the stolen vehicle was spotted conducting
Invercargill City Council is looking to introduce number plate recognition technology for parking enforcement as part of efforts to modernise operations and improve safety for staff.
The council has issued a tender for vehicle-mounted technology that would work alongside handheld devices, following reports last year that parking wardens sometimes needed
Auckland artist Chloe Blades will open her largest exhibition yet at He Waka Tuia tonight, bringing a deeply personal exploration of modern womanhood to Invercargill.
The exhibition, titled 'I put the flowers there so it looked like I had my life together', showcases Blades' journey into visual
It's that time again. The weekend is here, the venues are ready, and there's no shortage of live music across Southland to keep you busy from Friday night through to Sunday. Here's where to be.
Friday, May 8
Niche at The Langlands Hotel Start
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