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Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes

Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.

World media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'

Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.

National's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practice

The minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.

Editorial: In a Maga world, very few want a homegrown version

OPINION: Australians voted for the status quo, rejecting a change in Government.

Steve Maharey: In the shadow of Trump, NZ needs a new direction

OPINION: Trump's tariffs are about power, creating chaos to show his control.

Watch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppers

The helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet.

'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance

Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper

Roger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stability

OPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.

Watch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to Whangārei

The Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route.

'Political interference': Concerns over RBNZ's capital rules review

Conflict zone: NZ's independent central bank and the Finance Minister's agenda.

What is a woman? NZ First wants to clarify to avoid 'woke ideology'

Winston Peters said the legislation was about 'ensuring a focus on biology'.

MPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country

'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'

Editorial: Luxon heads to UK as trade tensions rise amid global uncertainty

OPINION: Luxon’s words in London could be some of the most important he utters this year.

Roger Partridge: How asset recycling could solve NZ's infrastructure woes

OPINION: New Zealand faces a $210 billion infrastructure deficit with ageing systems.

No 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – review

Oranga Tamariki is also still refusing to provide details about alleged reoffending.

No safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powers

Officials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.