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GCSB admits need for improvement over foreign hacking threats against MPs

The spy agency reviewed its processes after MPs felt let down.

Kāinga Ora evictions to rise in crackdown on unruly tenants

The Housing Minister expects the housing agency to evict an increasing number of people.

Exclusive: TVNZ faces new $29m loss - Govt to boost board, wants RNZ to move in; Best TV ads

Officials start work on possible NZ on Air-NZFC merger; TVNZ board to expand; New ZB boss.

Govt sets up new Ministerial Advisory Group to tackle retail crime

The Ministerial Advisory Group will work with victims and offer ideas to reduce offending.

NZ house building costs drop for first time in 12 years: 'eased the pressure'

Decline followed a huge surge in building consents as well as a post-pandemic rush.

Opinion: Size matters – why new housing rules risk cheap builds, shoebox apartments

OPINION: Will removing minimum dwelling sizes result in poor-quality housing? Yes.

NZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left on

Maritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.

'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader says

John Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.

Treasury boss Caralee McLiesh won’t seek reappointment

The Finance Minister values her 'positive working relationship' with the Treasury boss.

Anti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights Act

A select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.

25% budget reduction is cutting Whakaata Māori at the knees - Takuta Ferris

Māori Party call on Potaka to stand up to Nicola Willis.

Inside Economics: Could synthetic milk sink the dairy industry?

Could fake milk ruin our economy, and what should we make of the latest tech 'hype cycle'?

Govt introduces standardised testing in primary schools

The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.

Māori TV braces for budget cutbacks

The Whakaata Māori restructure comes before a funding cut.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora

OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'

Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry

While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.