- December 28th, 2024
The United Nations Human Rights Office has formally requested clarification from the New Zealand government regarding allegations of human rights violations against the Māori in the regions of Whakatū/Nelson and Wairarapa Moana in Waikato. The claims focus on the infringement...
How mental health emergencies are handled, police have announced that from November, they will no longer respond to certain "inappropriate" requests from hospitals and mental health services. This move is part of a broader effort to limit police involvement in...
Australia has a turbulent history when it comes to domestic airlines. For decades, Australian travellers have faced the consequences of airlines collapsing, often with little to no financial recompense. The collapse of these airlines has left thousands of passengers stranded...
New Zealand’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, has delivered a forceful condemnation of the ongoing “abuse of the veto” by certain nations during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In an address that touched on...
As Australia advances towards its ambitious 2030 renewable energy goals, the nation’s electricity workforce will need to double in size over the next five years. A new report, commissioned by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the RACE for...
As Australia faces a worsening housing crisis, two hot-button issues — negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) — have returned to the national agenda. With an election on the horizon, politicians are weighing these controversial tax concessions as potential...
In recent years, a growing standoff between private hospitals and health insurers has come to the forefront of Australia’s healthcare sector. At its heart is a disagreement over how much health insurers should pay hospitals for their services, a conflict...
New Zealand universities and their academic and support staff, three of the four institutions facing strike action on Thursday have extended pay rise offers ranging from two to three percent for most employees. However, these offers have been met with...
Gisborne, known for its scenic beauty and rugged terrain, has been grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, which left many of its roads in disrepair. In a bid to manage the ongoing recovery efforts more effectively, the Gisborne District...
When the forerunner of Medicare was established in the 1970s, dental care was conspicuously left out. Now, half a century later, Australians are still suffering the consequences. In an era where medical care is largely covered by the universal healthcare...
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