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Students protesting against the climate crisis across NZ

Hundreds of students, some as young as 10, are marching to Parliament and around NZ today as part of the school strike for climate.

Audrey Young: Māori wards set to become next race relations flashpoint

OPINION: Both National and Labour have played a part in the growing controversy.

Watch: PM says 'hundreds of millions of dollars more' offered to police

The PM faces questions from ZB's Kerre Woodham and listeners

Iwi Chairs Forum reps pull out of anti-racism plan

Iwi Chairs pull team from supporting Government's racist rhetoric

Moana Jackson’s teachings basis of conference agenda

A conference looks to the future of Māoridom and a fit-for-purpose constitution.

Billion dollar cost forecast for pay parity in health sector

MPs put health reforms under the microscope in HNZ's annual report.

Seymour looks at potentially cutting Women, Māori Ministries out of policy talks

Analysis of how policies impact women, Māori, Pacific Peoples may be gone under new rules.

Councils label Māori wards reversal ‘complete overreach’ by Government

The coalition is bringing back a requirement to allow a referendum on Māori wards.

Referendums for Māori wards return ahead of next elections

Labour had changed the law so referendums couldn't be called regarding Māori wards.

Chlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEO

OPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.

Why Kiwis should prepare for a 'small crumbs' Budget

The new Action Plan has made clear that rebuilding the economy is the priority.

National Library ends project interviewing PMs which John Key called 'cathartic'

A groundbreaking New Zealand project wrapped up last year, after nearly 40 years.

Roadside drug testing still a priority for Government: Transport Minister

Simeon Brown says the coalition has plans to introduce new legislation this year.

Sickness-related school absences to be targeted under government plan

David Seymour questions a spike in health-related school absences.

Focus Live: Luxon defends public sector job cuts

Speaking to reporters in Auckland Luxon stressed that the cuts would not impact frontline services, but would be focused on back office and administrative roles. Video / Mark Mitchell

'More medical doctors, not spin doctors': PM defends public sector job cuts

Christopher Luxon got a flu vaccine and a roasting from Opposition parties.

Public service cuts: Ministry staff called into meetings to learn job fate

Ministry spokesperson Geoff Short said it was a 'difficult time' for staff.

Right to jury trial up for review as increase puts pressure on courts

Figures show an increase in defendants selecting jury trials over judge-only trials.