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Stanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.
Helen Clark takes aim at Winston Peters over ‘bluster and abuse of language’
Former PM slams Foreign Minister's remarks around Aukus and Bob Carr.
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The party has faced a 'challenging set of circumstances' over the past five months.
James Shaw on Greens' MP issues: 'Disappointing' Genter situation happened
James Shaw spoke to On the Tiles about what the party could change when picking MPs
Political Roundup: MPs' hefty pay rise out of sync with Joe Public
OPINION: Having their own pay increased is the one thing that can unite every party.
'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.
Govt decision to dismantle the Children and Young People’s Commission is a backward step, says Labour
Labour MP asks minister 'to step in and stop these callous cuts'.
Stanford pushes for structured literacy approach in all schools
Education Minister sees benefits in the kura kaupapa Māori approach to teaching.
Seymour says school lunches 'better, smarter and cheaper' - may include packaged foods
The Associate Education Minister says the scheme will keep going.
Editorial: Government not likely to let the Greens' Julie Anne Genter off the hook
OPINION: The Green MP's confrontation with National's Matt Doocey may have repercussions.
The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim
More than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.
Fast Track Approvals Bill receives zero support from environment committee
The bill would give sweeping powers to lawmakers.
Is this the darkest day for the civil service? Latest job cuts push total over 3000
Kāinga Ora, Ministry of Housing, Stats NZ, Ministry of Ed, NZQA had cuts today.
Canada dairy trade dispute rolls on as changes fail to comply with rules
Canada had until Wednesday to change how it administered tariff rate quotas.
'Reckless': 170 jobs on line at Kāinga Ora and housing agency as axe falls across public sector
Workers have been told not to make a decision 'on a whim'.
Spy agency watchdog assessing GCSB’s response to China group's hack of former MPs
The Inspector-General is expected to be briefed by the GCSB in the coming days.
Build Partners in voluntary administration, was partway through building 91 Kāinga Ora units
Grant Thornton is now in charge of the construction business, which built 700 state homes.
Chris Hipkins on Julie Anne Genter confrontation
Chris Hipkins comments on Julie Anne Genter's actions in House last night. Video / Alyse Wright
Chris Hipkins comments on Winston Peters' Aukus speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about Winston Peters' Aukus speech and his comments about former NSW Premier Bob Carr. Video / Alyse Wright
Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
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The Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passes first reading in Parliament
Ō-Rākau was the site of the last major battle in the Crown’s 1863-64 invasion of Waikato.
Building consents to be streamlined
Building and construction minister Chris Penk announced the changes today.
Analysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver one
After a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.
KiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry fallout
Chief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.
James Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics job
Shaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.
David Seymour wants to stop 'lazily' categorising people by race
The Act leader rails against 'lazily looking at everyone through the lens of race'.
'Huge step backwards': Nine roles at Ministry of Ethnic Communities to be cut
Final decisions were announced to staff on Tuesday.
New speed limit reductions signed off
They will be phased in around the district by June 30, 2027.
Political Roundup: Discontent grips NZ amid dark economic times
The honeymoon period of the first term is entirely absent.
Auckland councillors considering solutions to avoid water bills rising by 25 per cent
Wayne Brown is confident a solution will be found.
Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
Spy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell them
The two MPs and the one academic targeted in the attack are furious and disappointed.
Ditched: Plans by Government to regulate property managers
'There is not a desire for more red tape with the current Government.' - Joanna Pidgeon