National MP Catherine Wedd is introducing a new member’s bill aiming to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms in New Zealand. Wedd, MP for Tukituki in Hawke’s Bay, said the My So ...

NZME’s likely new chairman Steven Joyce says he hopes to unify the media company’s shareholders as much as possible, following two months of sometimes heated debate over the company’s performance and ...

This is the net approval rating for each US President at the 100 day mark of their administration. Kennedy +78% Eisenhower +63% Nixon +47% Reagan +47% Carter +45% Obama +36% Bush GHW +34% Bush GW +33% ...

Te Pāti Māori has for some time believed eligibility should be race-based. It explained in statement: “Te Pāti Māori is clear - our people should be able to access superannuation seven to 10 years ...

The Defence Force’s ageing maritime helicopters will be replaced to increase the defensive and offensive capability and surveillance range of New Zealand’s frigates, Defence Minister Judith Collins ...

Every parent wants to see their child thrive at school — to feel confident, supported, and capable. Today, the Government is taking a major step toward making that aspiration a reality with the launch ...

A guest post by Lucy Rogers: As some readers will be aware, the IPCA released a report in February claiming that the law of protest in New Zealand is not fit for purpose. Among the alleged problems ...

At the beginning of the year the betting markets had Labour very unlikely to retain office. But over three months the polls swung their way. However the actual results have far exceeded the polls. As ...

This photo was sent to me by a reader. It was taken well before the current storm. What it shows is water welling up out of two massive bulges in the new asphalt of Thorndon Quay's new cycle lane.

Bob (Sir Robert) Jones has died aged 85. Bob was one of my favourite authors growing up, and I was fortunate enough to get to know him quite well in recent times. His larrikin sense of humour will be ...