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Minister considers compensation for owners of banned bitcoin ATMs

The Government is living up to its Regulatory Standards Bill and considering compensation.

The Conversation: Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

OPINION: The 2025 Defence Plan includes $9 billion in extra funding over four years.

Emails reveal Willis wanted Budget lock-up to be more restricted

Treasury staffer also floated lock-up interview ban.

Health NZ hires thousands more nurses and hundreds more doctors – is it enough?

The health workforce has grown by thousands in the last two years.

David Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” Rally

Acting PM David Seymour speaks to the media following ACT Party flagship annual event, the “Free & Equal” Rally. Video / NZ Herald

‘Huge upheaval’: Big Govt department's tech team to be cut

The Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.

'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs

'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.

Quattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBD

Quattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.

Pacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food deal

Airlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.

'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled

“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."

Special tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget

Ministers opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.

Group of prominent Kiwis – including former PM – issue letter against Act bill

David Seymour says debate has been 'marred by misinformation and alarmist language'.

'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station

'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter

Replacements for bulldozed state homes in heart of Napier suburb cut by Govt

Mayor: 'The people of Maraenui deserve better. They've waited over a decade for action.'

ACC crackdown: Insurer commits to 'ambitious' targets to cut claims growth

State insurer eyes people receiving long-term compo.

SOE pay ranked: Brown calls in officials as CEO pay climbs despite underperformance

One executive of a company partly owned by the Government took home $3.8m in a year.