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'Obsessed with things no one cares about': Is Govt distracted from its main priorities?

Smoking has been an issue for the Government - but did anyone ask them to focus on it?

Surprise tax cut? Government getting advice on dumping tariffs to reduce costs

David Seymour says lowering tariffs is important, but might not be coming soon.

Govt to introduce bill axing funding for cultural reports for offenders

The Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.

Australian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of Anzus

The ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.

Police Minister won’t stake job on police workforce boost, PM determined to achieve it

In the space of 24 hours, Mark Mitchell's view had reversed.

Hipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024

Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.

Associate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PM

A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.

PM addresses UNRWA funding amid Hamas allegations

Parliament returns today with a bang.

Property investment: How buyers are reacting to change of govt

New mortgage lending to investors fell to a decade-low for a December month in 2023.

Rob Campbell: Self-serving managers and scared civil servants need an overhaul

OPINION: The left is often wrongly too defensive of poor performance - and I'm a leftist.

$200 billion deficit: Why our 'Number 8 wire' philosophy is costing NZ

This country has a habit of failing to invest in infrastructure.

Editorial: Luxon must keep pressure on over 501 deportees

OPINION: Albanese has softened Australia's stance but more needs to be done.

Speaker warns MPs after PM’s wife raised in debate over discounted Tesla

Brownlee forbids further questions on topic; Luxon to fly to Australia tomorrow.

Sir Bill English to lead Kāinga Ora review, Luxon says te reo lessons make him better PM

Housing Minister has received “worrying advice" about financial situation of Kāinga Ora.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Mini-Budget to be a scene-setter, not a Christmas treat

Treasury's forecasts are likely to be rosier than reality.

Editorial: The debate between the English and Te Reo Treaty of Waitangi

OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi is no longer just an academic debate.

Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis' fiscal cliffs and the most boring week of my life

I spent the last fortnight reading 2000 pages of Budget documents.

Sasha Borissenko: Who are the legal eagles in Cabinet?

OPINION: A third of the new Cabinet have a legal background.