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Every few weeks, it seems that we are reporting on a recidivist drink driver who is once again going through the court system due to their behaviour.

And there are still thousands going through the justice system every year. In fact, figures show that over 15,000 people were convicted last year for driving under the influence.

Now, a new survey has shown consistent support from New Zealanders to tackle drink driving.

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The divided nature of our politics has been spotlighted once again.

A fiery debate has seen Te Pati Maori’s leaders suspended for Parliament in the harshest punishment ever handed down to a politician.

It was a vote made along party lines – with the Government parties voting in favour of the Privileges Committee recommendations, and the left-bloc voting against.

And that split was highlighted once again by two polls wit...

It has been revealed that the Government considered using private company Bluebridge to replace the current Interislander fleet.

It’s just the latest in the saga that is the Cook Strait ferries, after years of negotiations, debate, and an axed contract.

But it’s hardly the first time we’ve had a major transport project face delays and changes.

All forms of transport are eyeing big investments, but how long before ...

A new study suggests that another Pike River mine disaster is likely.

The Victoria University of Wellington researchers say the failures that lead to the disaster that killed 29 men could happen again at any other organisation.

One of their "potentially disturbing observations" is that health & safety training, auditors, and well-qualified staff were not enough to prevent failure – and may also have provided an "illusion ...

A warmer winter is coming, meaning we might not need our heaters as much as we usually would.

However, these conditions won’t be great for those heading away for ski season.

And, while the puffer jackets can stay in the wardrobe, those rain ones will be getting a workout – because with a warmer winter, comes rain.

Today on The Front Page, Niwa forecaster Chris Brandolino is with us, to give a glimpse into what the weath...

The world of pop culture fandom was once on the fringes of society – comic books, anime and sci-fi movies have historically been seen as the realm of nerds living in their parents basement.

But in recent years, the power dynamics have shifted, and what was once considered niche is now very much in the mainstream.

Blockbuster movies are increasingly being dominated by superhero and fantasy genre, and that’s seeping into ...

2024 was a difficult year for the Royal Family, with King Charles and the Princess of Wales both going public with cancer diagnoses, which required lengthy treatment that took them out of the spotlight.

Things have been looking rosier for the family so far this year, and the King is even flexing his diplomatic muscles in a visit to Canada amidst tensions between the country and the United States.

However, in recent weeks, the frict...

Act Party leader David Seymour will become New Zealand’s deputy prime minister tomorrow, taking over from Winston Peters.

He will be the 19th person to be the country’s second in command.

First elected to Parliament in 2014 – the last decade and a bit has seen Seymour’s meteoric rise from being his party’s sole MP to now sitting alongside 10 colleagues after Act’s best ever result in the 2023 ele...

The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate 25-basis-points -- to 3.25 percent.

That's the lowest it's been since August 2022 – though there were discussions about holding it.

Today's move is in line with most economists' expectations, and is another positive sign of the growth of the economy.

But there remains global uncertainty over President Trump’s policies and what impact his tariffs and trade wars could have.

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We’ve all got an anecdote or a story about a tradie who did us dirty, or an issue with a new build.

Well, now we’ve got some actual evidence around what’s happening in the construction industry.

The Building Research Association of New Zealand has launched a new a Build Insights tool to provide accurate information on everything from tradie callbacks to new apprenticeships and the cost of new builds.

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It’ll come as no surprise when I say our emergency departments are suffering.

It’s a tale that’s haunted consecutive governments and one that has those at the frontline crying out for support.

Winter is one of the busiest periods for hospitals, and many are already reportedly at capacity.

But, what do we do with this broken record? And how do we fix a sector that's been chronically underfunded for generations?

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A new Jurassic World movie is right around the corner, taking us back to the world where dinosaurs have been brought back from the dead.

But what has been a science fiction concept for decades might be closer to reality.

Colossal Biosciences claims it’s “successfully de-extincted" the dire wolf, a species that ceased to exist around 10,000 years ago.

The biotech company, which is backed by big name investors and celebri...

The coalition Government has unveiled its second Budget.

Over 20 billion dollars in savings has been found over the next four years, more than half from controversial changes to our pay equity scheme.

There are changes to KiwiSaver contributions, means testing for support for parents, and a major new tax incentive for businesses.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis said that it is a “responsible budget”, while Labour has cal...

Officially dubbed the “Growth Budget” - unofficially, the “no BS Budget” - Finance Minister Nicola Willis has unveiled where New Zealand's dollars are being spent. 

From the outset, she promised no frills or excess – saying for months there’s very little left in the kitty. 

Big changes include cuts to Government KiwiSaver contributions, means testing on the financial support parents can...

Society is always under pressure to keep up – given the world around us is in a constant state of change.

Our education sector is no different.

Education officials are attempting to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence in NCEA exams, after a rise in substantiated breaches last year.

It’s an extra challenge for schools on top of other issues that have emerged since Covid – like a decline in students&rsq...

Only a few weeks after he had reportedly been in contention for the country’s top police job, deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming was suspended and put on leave.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority and New Zealand Police were investigating, but the nature of the allegations could not be reported.  

Months went by without any developments.

That was – until last week, when McSkimming resigned after alleg...

Adolf Hitler. Joseph Stalin. Benito Mussolini. Pol Pot. Saddam Hussein.

Apart from being some of the most famous dictators in human history, they all have one thing in common.

They all had dramatic, violent, and disgraced downfalls. But, in almost every case, foreign powers played a major role in shaping the post-dictatorship future.

How Tyrants Fall: And How Nations Survive by political scientist Marcel Dirsus delves into the vuln...

New Zealand’s Parliament is a ‘house of chaos’.

At least that’s how our own deputy Prime Minister has described the debating chamber.

The C-Bomb was dropped in Parliament last week by Brooke van Velden, quoting a Stuff column by Andrea Vance that was criticising the Government’s changes to pay equity.

It has muddied an already dirty debate over women’s pay that is set to overshadow the Budget thi...

The ‘war on wokeness’ may feel like a new phenomenon, but in fact, it’s been around for centuries.

People have been ‘cancelled’, in one way or another, since the beginning of time – it's human nature to form tribes, create an ‘us’ and ‘them’, and serve as judge, jury, and sometimes literally, executioner.

But in recent years, the ‘culture wars’ have erupted bet...