News Stories

Vicious pitbull attack in Michael Hill store ends 20-year jewellery career
NZ Herald | 21 Aug 2025

A pitbull jumped from a car and attacked a small dog, prompting an employee to intervene.

‘Worst possible news’: Mayor says proposed sawmill closure will cost 142 jobs
The Post | 21 Aug 2025

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says Carter Holt Harvey has dealt a “huge blow” by proposing to close the Eves Valley sawmill, “making for the crappiest winter I can recall for …

Minister mulls bargaining changes amid public service strikes
The Post | 21 Aug 2025

As secondary teachers stood on the picket line, Public Service Minister Judith Collins said she’s considering options to “keep people at the bargaining table”.

Shane Jones isn't happy about the fast-track regime ...
The Post | 20 Aug 2025

... but Chris Bishop says it’s “going well”. The two ministers remain somewhat at odds.

‘Political violence.... nah’: National Minister laughs off lobby group game called beat the Bish
Stuff | 20 Aug 2025

Chris Bishop says he’s looking forward to spending 10 minutes playing the new game.

Christopher Luxon on the economy, Nicolas Willis, and dad dancing
NZ Herald | 20 Aug 2025

Christopher Luxon, Michael Every, Andrew Murray, and Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

Does Winston Peters want HMNZS Aotearoa re-named?
Stuff | 20 Aug 2025

He makes no secret of his disdain for ‘Aotearoa’ being used instead of or alongside ‘New Zealand’. So what does the NZ First leader think of the name of the …

Judith Collins ‘extremely misleading’ in saying teachers get 12 weeks of leave
Stuff | 20 Aug 2025

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie says teachers have four weeks’ annual leave, and term breaks are used for planning, marking and development.

Could we be saying ‘ka kite’ to our conservation estate?
The Spinoff | 20 Aug 2025

A new government proposal could open up millions of hectares of public land for sale or disposal

A massive district with many challenges – and a main town that might need to move
The Spinoff | 20 Aug 2025

Keeping people in Buller – and keeping them safe from flooding and coastal erosion – will be big tasks for the next mayor.

Pharmac Minister David Seymour hopes agency will make ‘right decision’ on Trikafta
NZ Herald | 20 Aug 2025

Minister responds after NZ family has to move to Australia for cystic fibrosis treatment.

Auckland Council’s bold plan for two million homes divides opinions
NZ Herald | 20 Aug 2025

Scott Caldwell supports more homes but doubts some proposed height limits.

Secondary teachers walk off the job as government digs in
The Spinoff | 20 Aug 2025

Teachers say an offer of 1% a year is an insult. Ministers say they should be at the negotiating table, not on the picket line, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s …

Why tens of thousands of teachers and nurses are striking this week
The Spinoff | 20 Aug 2025

Secondary students are at home today as their teachers walk off the job, while nurses around the country have been striking too. What’s not working out between these essential professions …

Loose dogs and tight budgets: Featherston woman offers free dog training courses
The Post | 20 Aug 2025

Funded by the local community board, the new initiative aims to make dog ownership easier and safer for all Featherston residents.

The 'gentle whispers' in London that Nicola Willis would be NZ's next PM follow her home
Stuff | 19 Aug 2025

The finance minister is dismissing a post from London’s New Zealand Society that her visit left the “room buzzing with excitement” with “gentle whispers” from expats that she’ll be the …

A frame-by-frame analysis of Chris Luxon and Chris Hipkins dancing in public
The Spinoff | 19 Aug 2025

The two Christophers danced together last weekend. Tara Ward breaks down this incredible moment in New Zealand history, move by move.