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The Government brings back the Three Strikes law

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announcing the Government is to bring back the Three Strikes law.

'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National

Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.

Audrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issues

OPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.

Did Luxon secure any wins on Southeast Asian business mission?

Relationship building was a key part of the trip for New Zealand's Prime Minister.

Lending rules: What do the changes mean and should we be worried about loan sharks?

Lenders to be given more discretion to assess loan applications.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Let’s talk more about Aukus

OPINION: If we’re keen on joining - and we clearly are - why are we keen on joining?

Police pay arbitration - how it works, why it’s happening, what next if Govt loses?

The decision could have a significant impacts on the Government's books and public safety.

Editorial: Hats off to our political leaders for doing New Zealand’s world business kanohi ki te kanohi

OPINION: Luxon, Peters, Willis, McClay all doing NZ's mahi.

Claire Trevett: Arrogance and patchy sales job are turning fast track bill into a problem for National

There is a distinct whiff of arrogance in the handling of the Fast Track Bill

‘Stab in the back’: Abuse survivor decries plan to axe Oranga Tamariki Treaty commitments

The Govt is being accused of turning its back on Māori survivors of abuse in state care.

'Gobsmacked': Government ends loan scheme for quake-prone apartments

Owners with construction scheduled in as little as two months have been left in the lurch.

Luxon concerned about ‘unsafe’ South China Sea activity amid new US-Philippines war games

The PM has landed in the Philippines after a quick visit to Thailand's capital Bangkok.

‘Methane-wrapped bulls**t’ - ex-Aussie foreign-minister blasts Aukus on Wellington visit

A former senior Australian politician has blasted Aukus.

Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?

ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.

Māori Law Society slates Jones’ savage criticism of Waitangi Tribunal as ‘inappropriate, unconstitutional’

Māori law society takes Shane Jones comments to higher authority.

‘Not fit-for-purpose’: Damning report on police's stalking risk assessment following murder

The AUT law student went to police with concerns eight weeks before she was killed.

Opinion: What happens when you look in the mirror and see Ruth Richardson staring back? - Matthew Tukaki

OPINION: The public service cuts bring back bad memories of the 'Mother of all Budgets'.

Government extends earthquake-strengthening deadlines by four years

Apartment owners have faced sleepless nights and losing their homes over 'unfair' rules.