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‘Need rather than race’: Govt formally makes expectations clear to public services

A coalition agreement says that “need” should be prioritised over "race".

Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps

If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.

PM says Treaty Principles Bill not the 'number one' issue for New Zealanders

Luxon believes a referendum on the Treaty principles would be incredibly divisive.

Focus Live: David Seymour speaks to media

Act leader David Seymour says he has asked the Ministry of Education to look into reports that teachers are taking lunches off students.

Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer

The Māngere MP will undergo surgery and then remain on leave to recover.

Far North Mayor's message for Simeon Brown on Māori ward referendums: 'You pay for it'

Councils around the country have raised concerns about the cost of holding the polls.

Behind the scenes of Winston Peters’ fight to make minimal cuts to ministry

Willis said Peters' proposals "fall short" of expectations. But he got his way.

Calls to investigate intelligence agencies over potential co-operation with Israel’s invasion of Gaza

Three activists have warned the agencies could be a party to the invasion of Gaza.

Budget docs: Treasury recommended less health funding, lower tax cuts

Three months later, Budget papers have been released.

Māori Wards: Councils resentful about funding a poll put on them by coalition’s agenda

Councils face huge costs while also being asked to pare down spending.

Govt to pay for abuse in care survivors to attend national apology after 'lessons learned’

Some survivors missed witnessing the tabling of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.

Tax experts say wealth tax would be 'disaster' - so how do we fix our revenue crisis?

Labour wants to have a national discussion about tax before the next election.

Act MP's emotional speech

Mark Cameron has spoken in Parliament about the death of his son. Video / Parliament TV

Take your time to use gift cards: Parliament backs minimum period of three years before they expire

All but one party supported the legislation.

Watch: Act MP's emotional speech to Parliament - 'I buried my boy and he is gone'

The MP described himself as 'a shadow of the man that boy would have become'.

‘Comfort food for the Labour Party’ - National teases Labour up over tax divisions

Chris Hipkins and David Parker are not on the same page - and National finds it funny.

Opening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across government

The tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.

Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts

The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.