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Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions
Schools face losing contracts if they fail to reach minimum standards.
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Sports Insider: Could South Africa return to Super Rugby?
OPINION: And would Kiwis even want them back?
Wayne Brown: Build a second harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed tunnel plan
OPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.
'Keep quiet’: Peters claims Parliament in ‘state of decay’, takes issue with Te Pāti Māori MP
There were a number of fiery exchanges in the House.
Future of National/NZ First coalition item on sentencing reform uncertain
Winston Peters indicated he was having a meeting with PM Christopher Luxon later tonight.
‘North Korean’: Health boss wouldn't request gag orders on staff, NDAs under review
Lester Levy faced a grilling at a select committee.
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Transport Minister explores advertising boost to offset public transport funding cuts
Simeon Brown says riders will need to pay more.
Youth crime: Ministry of Justice data reveals doubling of burglary and 57% rise in robbery charges
The Ministry of Justice has released the latest data on court charges for the year.
Government still looking at tax on businesses masquerading as charities
The Government is getting advice on closing a longstanding loophole.
New sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealed
The Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.
Simon Wilson: Wait, what, Watts? The Climate Minister talks to business
Opinion: “Harder and faster,” says Climate Minister Simon Watts, but what does he mean?
The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes
The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.