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The ACT Party has unveiled a new law-and-order policy that would introduce a Three…

As Kaikōura confronts one of its most significant weather emergencies in recent years, Takahanga…

Matariki, renewable energy and easing the cost of living were central themes when Labour…

The ACT Party has unveiled a new law-and-order policy that would introduce a Three Strikes for Burglary regime, promising tougher penalties for repeat offenders as it prepares for the 2026 General Election. Under the proposal, anyone convicted of burglary three times would face a minimum prison sentence of three years, with no parole, no home…

As Kaikōura confronts one of its most significant weather emergencies in recent years, Takahanga Marae has once again become the heart of the community, opening its doors to hundreds of residents forced from their homes by widespread flooding. A state of emergency remains in force after torrential rain caused rivers to burst their banks, inundating…

Matariki, renewable energy and easing the cost of living were central themes when Labour MP Shanan Halbert joined Radio Waatea’s Matthew Tukaki to discuss the significance of the Māori New Year and Labour’s latest policy announcements ahead of the 2026 General Election. Halbert reflected on Matariki as a time for whānau to remember those who…

New Zealand’s infrastructure challenges are no longer just about building more roads, power stations or water pipes. Increasingly, industry leaders say the biggest obstacle is the lack of long-term political certainty needed to unlock investment and deliver the projects the country urgently needs. Speaking with Radio Waatea’s Matthew Tukaki, Kanoa Lloyd from Infrastructure New Zealand…
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