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New virtual health service launches with fees up to $99 per visit

Patients under 14 or Community Services Card holders are eligible for subsidies.

'Carefully consider risks': NZDF criticised for accepting 2500 gifts

The Auditor-General warns that gifts risk public and Parliament confidence in the NZDF.

Watch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station

'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.

'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway

More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.

Oranga Tamariki service provider 'struggling' with funding cuts

The agency said it understood it was hard for organisations to see their funding reduced.

Big Reserve Bank scheme to protect Kiwis' savings launching

Will scheme change the way people manage their money?

Moana Pasifika's funder under scrutiny in independent review of Whānau Ora funds

'We must safeguard taxpayers’ money,' Te Puni Kōkiri's chief executive says.

Editorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councils

OPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?

The Conversation: Austerity politics and the real cost of 'savings' in schools

OPINION: NZ's public expense rose from 25.9% of GDP in 1972 to 35.9% in 2022.

ACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court ruling

Advocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.

Jobs on the line at Auckland's plush Government House in cost-cutting proposal

A Govt department has proposed disestablishing 77 jobs, including some at the Epsom site.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Roger Partridge: This inquiry could redefine how we measure public service success in New Zealand

OPINION: What do billions in government spending actually achieve?

Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns

Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.

An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends

General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.