Abortion bill's next step

Amy Adams debates abortion law reform.

Bill to stop abortion being classed as a crime in NZ passes its second reading, 81 votes to 39.

Abortion law reform's second reading

The Government is set to do its second reading on removing abortions from the Crimes Act (File photo).

More than 30 organisations signed an open letter which was sent to politicians showing support for abortion law reform.

Economy to take a year-long hit

Finance Minister Grant Robertson encouraged business owners to make plans on how to get through and reassured them, they ...

Finance minister tells Parliament the global impact of coronavirus will hit economy for the rest of 2020.

Government pledges to help hurting Tairāwhiti

Economic Development minister Phil Twyford talks about Government plans to support people affected by the downturn in ...

Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford visited crew operators, small business owners and wellness centres.

Travel bans a 'political decision'

People travelling from mainland China or Iran are banned from entering New Zealand (file photo).

Auckland University says Government decision to keep 2000 of its students out is "not justified" for health reasons.

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Middle-aged men's climate doubts

Aucklanders march for climate change action on Queen Street in September 2019

A survey of Aucklanders found the group least likely to believe humans were changing the climate were men aged 50-64.

Jones 'racist', National says

Simon Bridges arranged a news conference on a bridge above the Waterview tunnel to accuse Labour of lifting National's ...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Shane Jones will face consequences for his comments about Indian migrants, but she won't call them racist.

TEU slams unis' coronavirus hiring freezes

The halt on international students as part of the growing travel ban is having an impact on the finances of a number of ...

Union says staff are being used as "pawns" in universities' power games

High time for street name change

Tasman District Council Motueka Ward councillor David Ogilvie says a similar name change was made when High St North ...

High St South at Motueka is to be renamed Quayle St in recognition of the Quayle family who have lived in the area since 1875.

Library's $1.6m fit-out bill

District libraries manager Glenn Webster says items in Blenheim's current library are damaged and aged.

New chairs, tables and shelves to be bought for library and art gallery.

It's time to pipe up and fix water

Wellington Water staff work on fixing sewerage pipes on Willis St, in the city.

OPINION: Problems with water and sewage not good enough in a modern, wealthy city, says Nicola Willis.

Curran admits cannabis fine video

Dunedin South Labour politician Clare Curran says she was once arrested for the possession of cannabis.

Dunedin MP says she smoked weed in her youth and was once busted for the possession of "less than a gram".

Mayor learned of SFO case online

Dalziel's campaigns have been largely bankrolled by fundraising dinners hosted by her husband, lawyer Rob Davidson.

Lianne Dalziel says she hasn't yet talked to a lawyer about the Serious Fraud Office looking into her election expenses.

PM snaps back at Aus minister

Jacinda Ardern attacked Australia's deportation policy during a press conference alongside Australian PM Scott Morrison.

He said Ardern's deportation comments were "regrettable". She reckons "his policy is regrettable".

PM: Jones is 'loose and wrong'

Jacinda Ardern distances Shane Jones’ role in fishing policy decisions

NZ First MP Shane Jones has turned a rebuke from Jacinda Ardern into a chance to pitch for votes.

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It's time to pipe up and fix water

Wellington Water staff work on fixing sewerage pipes on Willis St, in the city.

OPINION: Problems with water and sewage not good enough in a modern, wealthy city, says Nicola Willis.

Reasons to remove trade barriers

OPINION: Agricultural exporters should get the same opportunities in world markets that industrial goods enjoy.

Who is Paul Goldsmith?

PM scores a win from Aussie lose-lose

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