“This Government is very serious about mental health and Mental Health Minister, Matt Doocey is passionate about improving services for New Zealanders. Photo / Mark MitchellDoocey said he had read the letter and described Raiana’s death as “an utterly tragic situation”. He said the government “recognises the need to do more to improve mental health and addiction outcomes” and the establishment of his dedicated mental health portfolio was “an important first step”. “My heart breaks for Raiana’s family and friends – no family should go through what they are going through. A Givealittle page has been set up to help Raiana’s family through this difficult time.

Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee intends to discuss a Green MP's Parliamentary f-bomb when he next meets with a committee of MPs from all parties. The online transcription archive — which goes back to 2008 — records only two previous mentions of the f-word, both times by former Green MP Sue Bradford who was quoting another person. ADVERTISEMENTFormer Green MP Sue Bradford. Speaking on Thursday, Green co-leader Marama Davidson came to the defence of her MP and said many politicians were guilty of swearing in the debating chamber. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson.

Newshub and Stuff have come together – the market provided a solution. A report from the AUT’s Journalism, Media and Democracy Research Centre found that general trust in news media and media brands continued to erode in 2023-24, from 42% to 33% . Merja Myllylahti, a co-author of the report, noted that journalism “has lost its authority as the main source of news and information. The pandemic-related Public Interest Journalism Fund, rightly or wrongly, added to the perception that the mainstream media was captured by government funding. But Newshub and Stuff have now come together – the market provided a solution, as indeed it should.

The allegations include possessing a sawn-off shotgun. Photo: NZ PoliceA high-profile Dunedin man has pleaded not guilty to all of the allegations he faces, including possessing a video of a dog having its legs cut off. Earlier remanded in custody, the man appeared by audio visual link in the Dunedin District Court today where he denied a raft of charges and elected trial by jury. Other allegations include possessing ammunition, a sawn-off shotgun, a .22 calibre rifle, possessing three tasers, possessing cannabis for supply and refusing to provide police with the pin to his phone. The man was further remanded in custody to July 24.felicity.dear@odt.co.nz

Review: Goth 2 A Flame, the new musical comedy act by Jemaine Clement and Jonny Brugh, shares the same magic that made Flight of the Conchords world famous. Twenty-eight years ago, Jemaine Clement first performed at Wellington’s BATS Theatre alongside Bret McKenzie in the comedy troupe So You’re a Man. The two would go on to form the band Flight of the Conchords, arguably New Zealand’s greatest comedy export. Similar to Conchords, the characters are earnest but dim-witted musicians, and the humour comes from their awkward, unaware songwriting. During the second song, Clement couldn’t get his guitar playing through the amp.

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Photo: Phil SmithSpeaker of the House Gerry Brownlee intends to discuss a Green MP's Parliamentary f-bomb when he next meets with a committee of MPs from all parties. The online transcription archive - which goes back to 2008 - records only two previous mentions of the f-word, both times by former Green MP Sue Bradford who was quoting another person. In response to questions from RNZ, Brownlee said he had not received any formal complaints, but the matter would be discussed by the Business Committee during its next meeting. Speaking on Thursday, Green co-leader Marama Davidson came to the defence of her MP and said many politicians were guilty of swearing in the debating chamber. ACT leader David Seymour told RNZ the Green caucus seemed to have decided that the normal rules and conventions need not apply to them.

The founder of one of the world's leading anti-gang initiatives has criticised the New Zealand Government's approach to the issue —encouraging a solution that addresses the root causes of gang membership. "Gang violence everywhere is about a lethal absence of hope. "If you can infuse hope to young people for whom hope is foreign, then you really do quite a bit in terms of combating gang violence." Gang patches could be banned in public under the proposed law. The Government's planOn Breakfast, Boyle was asked whether he thought the New Zealand Government's plan – to ban gang patches and increase police powers to tackle gangs – was an effective strategy.

National and Labour and ACT have at various times waxed on about their “vision” of NZ as a high value-added world tech centerWhat subject is tech based upon? Mathematics. A Chicago mathematician just told me that whereas last decade

National MP ‘mistakenly’ failed to declare $178k in donationsNational MP David MacLeod has been stood down from his select committee roles after failing to properly declare nearly $180,000 in donations to his electoral campaign. David MacLeod is widely seen as National’s oil and gas man. The New Plymouth MP received $10,000 from a donor with shares in a company hoping to benefit from the legislation. MacLeod was yesterday stood down from his role as chair of Parliament’s Environment Select Committee for failing to properly declare donations to his election campaign. The legislation is being considered by the Environment Select Committee, which MacLeod has chaired since December.

The dispute is between John and Judy Dewar, aged 81 and 77, and their neighbours Simon Bicknell and Carol McLennan. Simon Bicknell and Carol McLennan have erected a 2m high fence, further blocking the view of their neighbours John and Judy Dewar. Judy and John Dewar and the two-metre high fence built by their neighbours Simon Bicknell and Carol McLennan. The Dewars believed the existing wooden fence was adequate and did not want a 2m high 40m-long fence along their boundary. When it came to the fence, Lawson said "there is no proposal to remove the fence at this stage".

It is true that China’s growth pattern could, for decades, be characterised as investment-driven. By the end of that year, China’s rate of investment growth had surged to 30.1%, with total investment reaching 45% of GDP. Investment growth has fallen steadily ever since, amounting to just 3% last year, and has been consistently outpaced by GDP growth since 2017. And when it comes to real-estate investment, China’s rate is among the world’s highest (as a share of GDP). If China is to have any hope of achieving its target of 5% GDP growth this year, a more expansionary fiscal and monetary policy is essential.

The Provincial Unions aren't backing down in the face of the Rugby Players Association's challenge on the big governance vote. The Players Association has said that if the Unions' favoured governance model is voted through, governance of rugby will have to split. NZ Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul wrapped up the entire contentious conflict for D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVE

Wellington, Oct 23 (ANI): Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has reportedly criticised his former protegee David Beckham's apparent pre-occupation with fame in his autobiography. At Manchester United, Ferguson developed Beckham into one of the world's most recognisable sportsmen, but the midfielder left United in 2003 for Real Madrid under a cloud after his relationship with the manager broke down. According to Stuff.co.nz, Ferguson, who famously kicked a boot at the former United and England player's head, revealed in his autobiography that he felt uncomfortable with the celebrity aspect of Beckham's life, adding that Beckham was the only player managed by him who chose to be famous and known outside the game. According to Ferguson, Beckham's relationship with former Spice Girl Victoria (now Beckham) changed everything, and for the worse. In the book, Ferguson detailed Beckham's insubordination, saying that Beckham was 'swallowed up' by publicity agents, adding that the end of Beckham's career in United came when he tried to take over the dressing room from under his authority.

Wholesale interest rates have surged, with the two year swap rates up around 7 basis points. These latest forecasts are contained in the RBNZ's new May Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) also released on Wednesday. Summary of Monetary Policy Committee meeting:The Monetary Policy Committee discussed recent developments in the domestic and global economies and the implications for monetary policy in New Zealand. Higher long-term wholesale interest rates globally have supported wholesale interest rates in New Zealand. In discussing the appropriate stance of monetary policy, members agreed they remain confident that monetary policy is restricting demand.