A group of homeless whānau in Whangārei are facing eviction from a makeshift campsite they have called home for years, raising urgent questions about where some of the city’s most vulnerable people are expected to go. Whangārei District Council has ordered people camping at the former Old Boys Rugby and Sports Club grounds near Port…

The Government is introducing sweeping new fishing restrictions across Auckland and the Coromandel in a bid to stop the widespread removal of marine life from rockpools and protect fragile coastal ecosystems. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft have announced that new rules will take effect from 1 November 2026, restricting…

The Government is stepping up its fight against organised crime, establishing a new high-level board to coordinate the response to international criminal networks, drug trafficking, money laundering and migrant exploitation. Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has announced that the Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime Chief Executive Board has held its first meeting, bringing together senior…

National’s proposal to introduce random drug testing for jobseekers has come under fire from the Public Service Association (PSA), which warns the policy could place additional pressure on already stretched Ministry of Social Development (MSD) staff while undermining efforts to help people into employment. Under the proposed policy, random drug testing would be integrated into…