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ACC is first out of the blocks, and the work is "of great interest across the other government departments".

Flag Football is flying in New Zealand and it's hoped it'll result in participation in the LA 2028 Olympics.

Festivalgoers braved mixed weekend weather to enjoy lantern displays, mooncake-making workshops, traditional Hanfu parades, and lively lion and dragon dances.

The sentencing reforms are a culmination of everything the government is doing on justice and crime, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.

The new standards were meant to reduce workload - but were proving to be a lot more work for both students and teachers, a principals' leader says. Audio

A major union and a big business group are at odds over whether planned changes to employment law will simplify or complicate matters. Audio

Health Minister Shane Reti says he has been assured by Health NZ commissioner Lester Levy the targets can be met within existing funding.

Calls to ban under-16s from social media are a distraction from the real issues facing young people on the platforms, according to Netsafe. Audio

Pharmac says introducing a new ADHD medicine and removing the renewal criteria for another would help benefit 13,000 after five years.

The number of new migrant workers has plummeted to the lowest level since the border re-opened two years ago - but complaints against employers have soared to record levels.

A former prosecutor, Harris, 59, appeared to get under the former president's skin repeatedly, prompting a visibly angry Trump, 78, to deliver a series of falsehood-filled retorts.

Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris immediately went on the offensive in the opening segment of their first presidential debate, each seeking a campaign-altering moment…

Mainfreight co-founder Bruce Plested is up for paying more tax, but says the rich fear governments will "squander" it. Audio

At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a "hole" opens in Earth's ozone layer - with big impacts for NZ.

The members of a government advisory group on crime are close to being announced, but there's still plenty to work through before business owners feel safe.

So far, only two out of 44 councils have decided to ditch the positions. Audio

The public meeting was packed with people from all walks of life, and ended in a rousing haka when the majority of councillors cast their vote in favour.

The rundown NZDF housing estate needs billions spent on it, but the main project has not secured any government funding despite plans dating back to 2017.

Bay of Plenty has hosted hundreds of horticulture leaders, growers and those from support sectors.

An unlikely partnership between the self-promoting New York tycoon and the publicity-shy Hong Kong billionaires was forged decades ago in bids to build casinos in north Queensland and New Zealand.