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Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

Facebook NZ says profit and revenue down as it sends $159m to Ireland

Facebook NZ releases result soon after Google, and after digital tax bill ditched.

'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts

The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed

Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty

OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.

Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate

OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.

Budget breakdown: The 10 things you need to know

From pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.

Audrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressure

OPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.

Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues

OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.

Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story

Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.

Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards

Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.

Government's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per year

And the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.

Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab

Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.

'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict

Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.