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The man with rich stories about working with Sir Rob Muldoon and David Lange.
Govt’s spending cuts could force NZDF to defer necessary maintenance
It comes as attrition continues to "hollow out" the Defence Force.
Police Commissioner unable to rule out job losses amid Govt’s spending cuts
Training 500 new officers in two years is "ambitious" according to the Commissioner.
'Catastrophic': NZ, Canada and Australia send warning to Israel over Rafah invasion
Christopher Luxon has joined fellow leaders in condemning impending invasion.
Minister's breast cancer screening announcement
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announces free breast screening will be increased for New Zealand women aged 70-74 as part of the coalition government's 100-day plan. Video / Michael Craig
Tackling truancy: Why fines are looming for parents
Seymour and Luxon both favour greater use of fining parents to fix truancy.
Government’s $3b landlord tax cut would be retrospective, trigger refunds
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Tuku Morgan: 'Whitewashing' to surreptitiously redefine Treaty settlement by stealth
OPINION: Tainui on why Three Waters was a step forward.
Officials warn up to 13,000 children will be pushed into poverty as a result of benefit changes
Officials warned a Government change will increase poverty.
Health bosses seek solution as police look to change emergency response model
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Life-prolonging cancer drugs could be funded sooner
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Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary, supermarket privacy concerns and fixing the 111 system | Focus Morning Bulletin February 14, 2024
Communities reflect one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, more privacy concerns for supermarket customers, and why fixing the 111 system won’t be happening any time soon in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell / Getty
New funding needed to urgently refurbish Reserve Bank's cash vault
The project is deemed high-risk and of national significance.
Luxon cuts spending cap on ministers' taxpayer-funded cars
The Prime Minister was asked if his ministers have to cut costs.
Son of British baron challenging Chlöe Swarbrick for Green's co-leadership
Alex Foulkes, the son of a British baron, is running to be the co-leader of the Greens.
Treaty leapfrogs education to become one of top three issues for voters
The Treaty has become a top issue for voters.
Where did Labour’s $1.2 billion spend on ill-fated Three Waters go?
The last Government spent $1.2b on Three Waters - here's where it went.
Questions over Labour's $1.2b Three Waters assets funding
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is questioned over his government's $1.2b funding to councils for the Three Waters assets. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon faces questions on Treaty Principles Bill
Politicians return to Parliament as the Government looks to complete its 100-day plan.
Audrey Young: The underestimated MP who's got Luxon's ear
OPINION: Simeon Brown is a punchline for some opponents. He may get the last laugh.
Fixing flawed 111 system a ‘major priority’ but no first-term commitment
The inability to text for assistance from emergency services was highlighted as a fault.
Christopher Luxon's meeting with government CEOs
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about his meeting with government CEOs and the intentions around public sector cuts. Video / Mark Mitchell
The Treaty is the moral trunk whose branches forms the basis that upholds us all - Moxon
Tureiti Moxon slams the Government's 100-day plan.
Stop the smokefree repeal - health agencies
Māori health group want smokefree decision sent to select committee,
Train cancellations, mental health call-outs and rodent issues | Focus Morning Bulletin, February 13, 2024
Auckland Transport comes under fire over train cancellations, the fourth option that could be added to 111 calls and rodent issues continue to plague Woolworths supermarkets in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
David Seymour is whistling the same Treaty bigotry as Don Brash - Willie Jackson
OPINION: David Seymour's rhetoric is repeating Don Brash's trash.
Labour’s warning to ratepayers as Govt lays out Three Waters replacement
The Government claims its plan is the most efficient way to deliver reform.
Simon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon Brown
OPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.
Luxon delivers strong message over Rafah operation
Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with the Israeli ambassador.
Legislation to repeal Three Waters reforms outlined
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown announce details of the legislation to repeal Labour’s Three Waters reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis to deliver Budget 2024 on May 30
Tax cuts and public sector spending cuts are to be the focus.