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OPINION: Shane Reti's promise falters amid ongoing staff cuts.
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Shane Jones defends seabed mining plans amid environmental protests
Mayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.
Report questions if harm from Covid-19 vaccine mandates outweighed benefits
Government will receive the inquiry's report today but its release date is unknown.
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Staff have been called into meetings today to discuss the proposal.
Willie Jackson and David Seymour set for Treaty Principles Bill showdown
Jackson challenges Seymour to debate, urges public to keep fighting against the bill.
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Opinion: Treaty bill a threat to Māori health and rights
OPINION: I was incensed and distressed to see the Treaty Principles Bill tabled.
Govt paves way for private sector to build more social housing
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Shane Reti and Lester Levy announce funding to help boost Health NZ's clinical workforce
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Health NZ Commissioner Professor Lester Levy say the new roles are aimed at reducing waiting times. Video / Denise Piper
Extra $42m funding for New Zealand's hospitals, senior doctors
The Health Minister and the commissioner said the regions needed more of a boost.
Christopher Luxon coy on Winston Peters' ferry decision deadline
It's almost a year since the Government pulled the plug on KiwiRail's mega ferries.
Chris Hipkins reacts to news of Nikki Kaye's death
Chris Hipkins reacts to news of former National Party minister Nikki Kaye's death while speaking to Kerre Woodham. Video / Newstalk ZB
David Seymour's bold moves: From Act leader to deputy PM
After public criticism, David Seymour is doubling down on his policy stance.
Opinion: I bit my tongue so much at David Seymour's hui, it's sore
OPINION: I bit my tongue because the world is burning and you’re fanning the flames.
Christopher Luxon discusses Cook Strait ferries
The Government has promised a decision on the future of Interislander by the end of the year. Video / Newstalk ZB
Luxon claims to have curbed gang membership under his leadership
But is the Government playing 'fast and loose' with the numbers?
Simon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economy
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Some schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1
The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.
Property Insider: $244k bill for Gulf Harbour Country Club’s owner; Here comes Santa Claus
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Editorial: Ok for cops to walk in a Rainbow Parade, but not the Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi?
OPINION: Mark Mitchell's hardline approach is great for headlines but not practical.
Watch: 'Help is on the way' – PM announces new police base for Auckland CBD
The new public-facing police base will be established on Federal St.
Public sector cuts: More job losses considered before Christmas
A senior leader tells staff he doesn't feel 'in the least bit Christmassy'.
Ex race relations boss slams Treaty Principles Bill
Joris de Bres is flabbergasted by Act's 'divisive' bill.
'Lost generation': NCEA and UE results fall, school leavers lack qualifications
For several years NCEA results were improving - then it all started to unravel.
'We're surrounded by everything that's bad for us': Being obese in New Zealand
Report calls for levies, limits on ads and fast-food shops, access to weight-loss drugs.
Tory Whanau on whether she will run for a second term
Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau tells Newstalk ZB host Nick Mills she needs to talk to her friends and family about running again.
‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goal
Smoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.
Simon Wilson: The Mowbrays, the helipad - and the 'most loathed' organisation in council
OPINION: Auckland already has a salutary warning about rich-listers and helicopters.
Letters: House haka was boisterous but dignified
OPINION: 'Please fix both these major driving problems this year.'
Tensions on relationships between 'grumpy' gangsters and community police due to patch ban
The new law will be hard for Northland's sole-charge officers, Police Association says.
'It was really tough': New Police Commissioner on the challenge of his career
The new head of the police talks to Jared Savage ahead of his first day on the job.
Opinion: It's hard when you become a minority in the land of your fathers
OPINION: Once proud and hard-working, most Māori have no meaningful mahi.