Just 573 families getting full $150 childcare tax credit
The Government said 21,000 are eligible.
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Letters: The folly of foreign investment
OPINION: 'This is madness on a grand scale.'
Government to phase in new unjustified dismissal rules
A radical overhaul of unjustified dismissal rules will be phased in over a year.
Judith Collins warns public sector leaders: Don’t speak gobbledegook, go easy on the flow charts
'Keep your superior language skills for those who will appreciate them.'
'Need more civil disagreement': Luxon, Seymour attempt to hose down any suggestion of rift
David Seymour has apologised for one of his antics.
Kāinga Ora is getting tougher on rent debt collection
Tenants can't exceed 12 weeks' rent debt under the new policy.
Claire Trevett: Rumble in the coalition – is tension between Seymour, Luxon heading to boiling point?
OPINION: Luxon let his frustration show and Seymour bit back.
'Know all the facts': Seymour hits back at PM after his Polkinghorne letter judged 'ill-advised'
The Act leader has not held back in his response to the Prime Minister's criticism.
Spy agency says online threats to NZ likely to intensify
Ransomware a persistent threat to smaller businesses and even schools, agency says.
Why is US Coastguard ship moored in Wellington?
It sailed into the capital's harbour on Monday.
Editorial: Kāinga Ora shake-up winds clock back to 1905 and NZ’s state housing revolution
OPINION: A 'back-to-basics' move is aimed at making the agency financially sustainable.
Parliament naughtiest in recent history
The current House could see more referrals to the privileges committee than any other.
Kāinga Ora’s turnaround plan includes selling 900 homes per year
It includes the sale of around 900 homes per year.
Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.
NZ embassy in US involved in clarifying Israeli article ‘unfairly affecting NZ’s reputation’
While the X post may be gone, the article remains live on the publisher's website.
Liam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are tough
OPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.
Govt invests $67m in Hawke's Bay Hospital upgrades
The radiology department will be upgraded, and a new cancer treatment machine added.
Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill
'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'
PM says NZ has been in recession for three years – Treasury disagrees
Christopher Luxon says the recession started under Labour, contradicting Treasury.
'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour responds
The Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.
Eight out of 10 Govt agencies unsure of former prisoner employment numbers
Most of the largest government agencies can't say how many former prisoners they employ.
PM floats National potentially campaigning on asset sales at election
Luxon: '2025 will be another massive year for New Zealand'.
Highest CEO payout triggered by change in Government: $532,500
Water services boss Jon Lamonte pocketed a half-million-dollar payout when Govt changed.
Simon Wilson: Sir Bill English's Waitangi lessons for Christopher Luxon
OPINION: What Christopher Luxon can learn from Bill English's 2017 visit to Ngāti Whātua.
Government starts the mood music for privatisations
Christopher Luxon has ruled privatisations out – so why is everyone talking about them?
Sir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM again
Sir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.
Rātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearings
Speakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.
Mixed reactions: Govt's science revamp aims to drive economic growth
New Zealand's seven Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three new organisations.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat
Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.
Letters: Transport reshuffle – Bishop's big chance to change course
OPINION: 'Higher speed limits and more roads are not the solution, they are the problem.'