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Labour MPs apologise for swearing at acting PM David Seymour

Regulation Minister David Seymour responds after Labour MP Deborah Russell apologised for swearing at him to kick off a tetchy select committee. Video / Mark Mitchell

Health NZ directed to offer 10-year contracts for elective surgeries

Almost 10,000 surgeries were outsourced, nearing the June target of 10,579.

Vietnam lawmakers abolish district-level government

They merged provinces, cutting nearly 80,000 jobs.

Minnesota manhunt ends: Suspect in lawmaker's murder captured

Police captured Vance Boelter, 57, ending a two-day manhunt in Minnesota.

Southern Mexico mayor shot dead in her office

Four armed men killed Mayor Lilia Garcia and a staff member in Oaxaca.

Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry

Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.

Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave

OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.

Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures

The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings

Australia ‘confident’ in US nuclear sub deal despite review

The Aukus deal aims to counter China's growing military power.

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism

The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.

Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground

Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.

Opinion: Public media not actually about audience ratings

OPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.

Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes

The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.

The 'sobering' report on Māori kids in the system: ‘My dreams will come true...even if it takes a while’

The “oranga tamariki system” includes Oranga Tamariki, police and several ministries.

Govt funds e-bike charging to boost Hawke's Bay trail tourism

The Government will fund six e-bike chargers on Hawke’s Bay Trails.

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.