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ACC to tighten claims, cut growth of people on long-term compo
The state insurer has committed to 'ambitious' targets.
Rotorua land once earmarked for bypass set for new development
The land was initially planned for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial.
'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway
More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.
Govt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officers
The announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.
Cecilia Robinson: Australia leads on age tech – now it's New Zealand's turn
OPINION: Age estimation can be off by 18 months, posing some challenges.
Almost a third of roles vacant across Army, Air Force and Navy after record attrition
Latest data shows nearly 4000 regular force and civilian roles are empty.
Editorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councils
OPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?
Audrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected death
OPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.
Te Pāti Māori ‘devastated’ after MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp dies
The Tāmaki Makaurau MP was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2024.
'Vanity-belief community': NZ abandons global alliance, concerns reputation at risk
One group said it was an 'international embarrassment'.
Richard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitions
OPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.
Could companies sue for compensation under Seymour's controversial bill?
Labour's Willie Jackson says he doesn't trust Regulation Minister David Seymour.
Cristean Monreal: If we keep sprawling to Hamilton, what happens to the heart of Auckland?
OPINION: Auckland's $5b City Rail Link is lighting the way for urban intensification.
Government says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'
While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.
Audrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on Iran
OPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.
US attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PM
Labour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.
Govt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle East
Labour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law.
Ryan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain world
OPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.
As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.
Roger Partridge: This inquiry could redefine how we measure public service success in New Zealand
OPINION: What do billions in government spending actually achieve?
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up
Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.
Government will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereignty
Former minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.
Health NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeries
Almost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.
‘Quite literally a cover-up’: Couple tricked into buying rot-infested home
A QSM recipient was labelled a 'puppet master' who had orchestrated the deception.
Court to decide Du Val asset seizure orders
Du Val reportedly owes $306m to investors and creditors, according to PwC.
Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list
The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.