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Tech industry falling short in representing indigenous voices
Aaron Ward says Māori possess the value of being natural explorers.
EV sales stalled badly, again, in February
Overall light passenger vehicle sales the lowest n 11 years.
Government forced to confront multiple Waitangi Tribunal claims across all kaupapa
The tribunal agrees te reo policies must be tested.
Letters: Nothing iconic about Premier House
OPINION: 'This isn’t an iconic address like 10 Downing Street or 1700 Pennsylvania Ave.'
School not consulted on ‘completely inappropriate’ redesign of major project
The ministry is reviewing 350 new school builds and renovations.
'Visionary shaking up architecture worldwide': Jasmax architect Elisapeta Heta
Heta worked on the City Rail Link project, particularly Te Waihorotiu Station's design.
Looking at the numbers, Dr Shane Reti's health plan for Māori doesn't add up
OPINION: Chartered accountant Neil Woodhams looks at the Health Minister's budget.
Private David Stewart’s bravery warrants medal ‘upgrade’ - Act defence spokesperson
'The reason he died was because of selfless, courageous actions in keeping others alive.'
Government takes 'first steps' towards rehabilitation support for remand prisoners
The number of people on remand has increased by 146 per cent over the past 10 years.
Why half of all Kiwis are avoiding the dentist
Nothing will change unless the Government acts, the NZ Dental Association says.
Cecilia Robinson: Premier House and the sad state of our nation's assets
OPINION: The decision to avoid investing in Premier House misses the broader point.
Letters: Tackle why lost men join gangs; guarding the public purse
OPINION: 'Disillusioned, bored, aimless young men need a purpose.'
Fewer kids due to cost of living 'new reality' for NZ
New Zealand will suffer as birth rates drop, but Kiwis can't afford to have more kids.
Paula Bennett: Evict tenants who don't deserve state homes
OPINION: It is all about your rights instead of acknowledging you have responsibilities.
Non-Māori need to be aware of ‘privilege’ as demand for te reo grows
Full immersion learning comes with understanding the deep culture - actor/director.
Tough new gang patch laws: Judges will enforce and dispense justice, not the politicians
The tough new gang laws have been met with scepticism and rejoicing.
Māori Health Authority helped historical ‘underfunding’ for ‘benefit of all’, provider says
Health inequities for Māori are a huge issue for Northland.
'It's a distraction': PM’s swift U-turn, will pay back $13k in accommodation allowance
Labour says PM 'treating hard-working Kiwis like a bottomless ATM'.
Claire Trevett: PM's own goal and backdown on accommodation allowance
Luxon caved in on the allowance for his apartment within two hours of defending it.
Police to coordinate gang liaison efforts in preparation for gang patch ban
The Justice Minister accepts the ban will be a challenge to implement.
Pharmac stops free flu vaccines for older Māori, Pasifika
Lady Tureiti Moxon says the decision is ‘another anti-Maōri stance’.
Political Roundup: Newshub's collapse and shifting into a PR democracy of distrust
OPINION: There’s also a likely big winner from the demise of Newshub.
Schools fear more kids will skip class if free lunches axed
Educators say the free meal is the only reason some show up.
Gillian Tett: Green audits are coming for a company near you
Financial Times: Not-so-boring world of accountants should brace for protests - and drama.
'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costs
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.
KiwiRail slumps to $407m loss on Interislander write-offs
The half-year result doesn't include the cost of breaking the shipbuilding contract.
Number plate surveillance: How many private CCTV cameras can police access?
Documents reveal police are developing rules as searches soar into the tens of thousands.
Australian MP's call for turncoat politician to be ousted
Calls are growing to out a former politician revealed to have helped a foreign spy.
Watch: Students perform emotional, fierce haka for former head boy Efeso Collins
A crowd of more than 2000 people gathered inside the venue today to farewell Collins.
Kāinga Ora chairman resigns amid ongoing review of agency
It comes amid a Government review into Kāinga Ora's performance.
Newshub closure: Media Minister Melissa Lee responds to criticism
Winston Peters says the Government can't ignore Newshub's collapse.
ComCom wrote to 12 retirement village owners on false, misleading claims
Companies should seek legal advice about issues it had raised, Commerce Commission said.
PM Luxon's electoral office vandalised with pro-Palestine message overnight
The message 'Free Palestine' has been painted on the PM's Botany office.