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Fees-free university scheme was 'quite a failure', Luxon says

Christopher Luxon speaks at the post-Cabinet press conference. Photo: Screenshot

Fees-free university scheme was 'quite a failure', Luxon says

The fees-free university scheme did not achieve any of its goals, the Prime Minister says, and it is better to direct funding elsewhere.

Greens propose capping power bill increases

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson (left) and Chlöe Swarbrick have written to the finance and...

Greens propose capping power bill increases

The Green Party wants the government to force power companies to cap power bill increases at the the rate of inflation.

Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has split from Te Pāti Māori to begin Te Tai Tokerau Party. Photo: Samuel...

Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party

Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party - named after her electorate.

Fuel rationing to be considered only in severe crisis

National's deputy leader Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Fuel rationing to be considered only in severe crisis

Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest "phase" of its fuel response plan, the government says.

Fuel crisis leaving Corrections staff to turn to food banks

Auckland's Mt Eden Prison. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel

Fuel crisis leaving Corrections staff to turn to food banks

Corrections staff are turning to food banks as the fuel crisis takes its toll, the Corrections union says.

Neonatal ICU to be expanded at Christchurch Hospital

NICU Clinical Director Bronwyn Dixon. Photo: RNZ/Louis Dunham

Neonatal ICU to be expanded at Christchurch Hospital

When Rebecca Fitzgerald's twin boys were born three months premature she endured a heart-breaking separation from her tiny babies.

Lake Hawea to host stone skimming champs

The national stone skimming championships will be held at Lake Hawea. Photo: Getty Images

Lake Hawea to host stone skimming champs

New Zealand's best stone skimmers will have the chance to show off their talents on the shores of Wānaka's Lake Hāwea on Saturday.

Letter reveals Coster's concerns over McSkimming investigation

Jevon McSkimming was arrested in relation to the charges of possessing objectionable publications...

Letter reveals Coster's concerns over McSkimming investigation

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the chair of the police watchdog that a woman who was accusing Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending had "effectively acknowledged her desire to ruin his career".

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Violence against health workers highlighted

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Violence against health workers highlighted

Violence against health workers is frequent and under-reported, a newly published New Zealand Medical Journal article says.

Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident

Toddler believed killed in Canterbury vehicle incident

A toddler has reportedly died after an incident involving a vehicle in Canterbury.

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Minister bullish about reform

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Minister bullish about reform

The conservation minister is bullish about proposed changes to an ‘‘outdated and slow system’’ and has hit out at the wilding pine debacle.

Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says the government should invest more in the future of...

Greens slam decision to scrap fees-free tertiary

The Green Party has criticised the government's decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme.

Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim

Police staffer still being investigated over bullying claim

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers previously set an expectation that employment matters be resolved within 60 days.

Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped

The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study, will be scrapped.

Ute stuck in Canterbury river

Ute stuck in Canterbury river

Rescue teams are working to free a vehicle in a river near Christchurch following bad weather.

Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'

A Retail NZ report estimated that more than 27 percent of tobacco smoked in 2024 was illicit....

Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group'

Customs, police and the health sector are combining forces to crack down on illicit tobacco, with a new "action group" the government announced Friday.

Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare

A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite care says the effect on their life was "catastrophic".

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns

Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media Friday that was her last day at TVNZ.

Deputy principal made 'vulgar', 'mean-spirited' comments about students

A deputy principal used dark humour as an outlet but took it too far when saying "if it’s old enough to bleed, it’s old enough to breed" about a female Year 10 student.

Meta expanding protections for Kiwi teens

Social media giant Meta is expanding its protections for New Zealand teenagers, giving parents extra controls over what their children see online.

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