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Watch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unanswered

A cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.

Mitchell wants to ‘just start taking’ boy racer cars by changing ‘Crusher Collins’ law

Any changes won't happen until next year.

Speaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefit

An expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.

Opinion: 'Political desperation in his voice' - why Luxon's messaging isn't landing

OPINION: If Luxon can’t tell us who he is in a way that sticks, other people will.

D-day for Interislander, Government to reveal new Cook Strait ferries

The Government has promised the plan will be cheaper than the cancelled mega-ferries.

Public servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cuts

An internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.

Audrey Young: Rating 20 rookie MPs after their first year in the job

ANALYSIS: National's Class of 2023 - some have excelled, some have disappointed.

Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others

The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.

Police Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'

The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.

Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of bootcamps

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of the bootcamps. Video/ Mark Mitchell

Labour leader repeats MP’s ‘cooking the books’ claim about Health NZ Commissioner

But his MP isn't restating her claim while not covered by Parliamentary privilege.

Chris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'

Labour leader Chris Hipkins repeats his MP's claim that Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy has been 'cooking the books'. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM adamant bootcamp pilot not a failure, hints at changes after youths absconded

Two participants who absconded have been arrested after going missing for days.

Editorial: Why All Black Sevu Reece's court appearance matters more than his on-field fame

OPINION: Sevu Reece confronts his alcohol issues head-on – and good on him.

Govt plans to reintroduce pay deductions for partial strikes

Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says disruption should have consequences.

Locked out: Council of Trade Unions economist Craig Renney blocked from Treasury lock-up event

Economist Craig Renney had his application to attend the release of HYEFU declined.

Latest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZF

It follows another political poll earlier in the day.

Government inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisation

The capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.