Government

Is it time for a Universal Basic Income?

A Universal Basic Income is the idea that every citizen should receive a regular guaranteed payment from the government - irrespective of income, status or circumstance.…

Stranded backpackers struggle to get home from New Zealand

After her fourth ticket back to the United Kingdom had been cancelled, Lara Suleyman from Kent made a plea on social media for the British government…

Covid-19 Live Updates: 24-25 March

As we approach our 4-week nationwide lockdown period, starting at 11:59pm tonight, the government releases more information on what that period will look like. If you're…

Covid-19 Live Updates: NZ will go into 4-week lockdown (Monday 23 March)

Right now, there's a flurry of information - some true and some false. If you're getting a bit fatigued and just want the key, verified facts,…

Covid-19 Live Updates: 21-22 March

Right now, there's a flurry of information - some true and some false. If you're getting a bit fatigued and just want the key, verified facts,…

Opinion: Bridges beats up on his own

There’s a slim chance Simon Bridges could become New Zealand’s first prime minister who has Māori heritage.  He’s trying to increase those chances by shitting on…