The Government says new doctors will be trained in the regions that need them most, through the University of Waikato’s New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine. The new medical school is expected to open applications in mid-2027, with its first intake of 120 students starting in 2028. Students will complete their first year at the…

Proposed changes to Te Ture Whenua Māori Act are being welcomed by the Government as a way to provide Māori landowners with greater flexibility to develop and utilise their whenua while maintaining long-standing protections for future generations. The reforms are designed to make it easier for whānau, trusts and incorporations to access opportunities for housing,…

The government body responsible for coordinating Aotearoa’s response to family and sexual violence is facing significant workforce reductions, sparking concern among advocates and public sector workers about the future of prevention and support services. The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention, which is hosted by the Ministry of Justice, has begun consulting staff…

.Growing numbers of New Zealanders are calling for stronger protections for the ocean, with new polling showing opposition to bottom trawling is increasing as marine conservation becomes a more significant election issue. The latest survey results, highlighted by WWF-New Zealand, show that ocean health is becoming an increasingly important factor for voters heading into the…