New Zealand

Parliament has taken a key step towards easing delays in the building consent system by progressing two Bills focused on improving efficiency and accountability in the construction industry. The Self Certification by Plumbers and Drainlayers Bill passed its first reading this week. If passed into law, it would allow experienced

The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “These reforms are a win-win for

To the patients, students and families affected by this week’s planned strike. Hon Judith Collins KC. The Government regrets the impact on you, your children and your families that is expected on Thursday because of a strike planned by a number of unions.  We regret even more that the

Invercargill firefighters will join others around the country by walking off the job on Friday October 17. Members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will be stopping work for one hour, from 12pm to 1pm.  - for the second time in three years. In August, (NZPFU) started nationwide

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died aged 90, prompting an outpouring of tributes from past and present political figures. His family confirmed he died peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by his wife Joan, their nine children, and 18 grandchildren. Flags are being flown at half-mast today on government and public

Police investigating the death of a 36-year-old man in North Dunedin are calling on the public to help by providing any photos or videos that could assist with the ongoing homicide inquiry. The man was found dead at a property on Great King Street at around 2pm on Friday 3

"Police have located a body in the Manapouri area. A search was commenced on Monday evening for a man who had not returned after going hunting off Supply Bay Road near Lake Manapouri. Police were notified when the man failed to return at 2pm as intended. A body, believed

* New risk-based approach aims to save over $8.2 billion in remediation and demolition costs * Thousands of buildings to be removed from earthquake-prone register under new assessment system * Small towns and low-risk areas like Auckland now exempt from many earthquake safety requirements The Government has announced a major shake-up of