Police Seek Public Assistance After Auckland Speed Cameras Vandalized, Including One Shot by Firearm
Police are appealing for public assistance following a series of vandalism incidents targeting speed cameras in Auckland. A spokesperson confirmed that there have been “recent incidents of wilful damage against…
Police Discover $15 Million Worth of Cannabis in Rural Auckland
In a significant crackdown, police have uncovered cannabis plots worth $15 million across three rural sites in Auckland, destroying approximately 5,450 plants and arresting nine Vietnamese nationals. Search warrants were…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Describes Budget 2024 as “A Diamond Made Under Pressure”
Luxon Highlights Value for Money in Post-Budget Breakfast Speech Speaking at Eden Park during the post-Budget breakfast, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described Budget 2024 as the result of a “systematic…
ProCare strengthens relationship with the Heart Foundation
Serving the community through partnership and collaboration is a key pillar of ProCare’s strategy, so today the leading healthcare provider is delighted to announce that it will further strengthen its…
Social housing to replace First Home Grant!
The government has scrapped the First Home Grants program with immediate effect from May 22 and redirect the funds towards expanding social housing announced Housing Minister Chris Bishop. The First…
David Seymour Criticizes Waitangi Tribunal for Publicizing Confidential Treaty Principles Documents
Recent confidential briefings reveal that officials warned the government about potential threats to social cohesion posed by the proposed Treaty principles, which lacked expert endorsement. The Government’s plan to define…
Airport redevelopment brings chaos and confusions for travellers!
Passengers arriving at Auckland Airport are encountering frustrating delays and confusion as they attempt to secure transportation from the newly allocated pick-up and drop-off areas. This recent reconfiguration has introduced…
Is the honeymoon over for National led government?
The latest 1News-Varion poll results should come as a shock to the National party led three party alliance of New Zealand government. According to the poll results one of the…
Doctors’ strike shows how important funding is for healthcare sector
On the eve of the Resident Medical Officers’ strike, leading healthcare provider ProCare is calling for the government to re-assess funding for the entire healthcare workforce. Dr Allan Moffitt, Clinical…
“Winston Peters Faces Accusations of Making ‘Entirely Defamatory’ Comments About Former Australian Minister”
The Labour Party is calling for Winston Peters to step down as Foreign Minister following his remarks that have triggered potential legal action from former Australian MP Bob Carr, a…
Government firm on banning Gang patches-Mark Mitchell
Amidst a storm of criticism, the Police Minister stands firm in his resolve to forge ahead with the prohibition of gang patches. At the heart of the controversy lies the…
“Luxon Criticizes Jones and Seymour for ‘Ill-Considered’ Waitangi Tribunal Remarks”
“Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry Sparks Controversy Over Oranga Tamariki Act Amendment The Waitangi Tribunal is conducting an inquiry into the Government’s proposal to remove Section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act,…
“David Seymour Urges ‘Reality Check’ Following Outcry Over Public Service Job Cuts”
“Associate Education Minister Responds to Public Sector Job Cuts Amidst Growing Concerns Amidst widespread public outcry over the Government’s public sector job cuts, the Associate Education Minister has called for…
Understanding the Impact of Job Cuts in the New Zealand Public Service: A Comprehensive Overview
In recent times, the New Zealand public service has been grappling with significant job cuts, sparking widespread concern and debate. These cuts, while intended to streamline operations and enhance efficiency,…
Hurricanes Poua Defiant: Haka Used Again to Protest Government
The Hurricanes Poua women’s rugby team is again using their haka, a traditional Maori dance, to make a political statement. This comes despite being criticized by the Hurricanes’ chief executive…
Government scraps Māori Health Authority, bill passes third reading in Parliament
In a move that has ignited intense debate and drawn both criticism and support, Parliament has officially passed legislation to disestablish the Māori Health Authority. The Pae Ora (Disestablishment of…
NZDF LISTENING TO EXPERIENCE OF MĀORI MILITARY VETERANS AT TRIBUNAL HEARINGS
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will hear fresh accounts of Māori military veterans’ experiences at the second hearing week of the Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry into all…
Viscount School, Mangere gets new Principal!
Viscount School, Mangere gets new Principal! Dr Deanna Johnston is the appointed Principal of Viscount School, starting in the new School year. Dr Johnston has been in the education field…
‘Nationwide Māori action’
The new Parliament was yet to even sit before people took to the streets today to make their feelings known about plans to end co-governance. 1News looks at the symbolism…