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'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science council
The Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.
Govt warned it'll be lumped with bigger bill than insurers if disaster strikes
Insurers pass Reserve Bank stress test, but it worries about the Government's finances.
World media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'
Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.
Auditor-General launches probe into school lunches
Inquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.
National's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practice
The minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.
'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't comply
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds
Red sunset: India's bloody offensive against Maoist rebellion
Security forces have killed nearly 400 suspected rebels since last year.
New Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealed
Names must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.
Editorial: In a Maga world, very few want a homegrown version
OPINION: Australians voted for the status quo, rejecting a change in Government.
Steve Maharey: In the shadow of Trump, NZ needs a new direction
OPINION: Trump's tariffs are about power, creating chaos to show his control.
Watch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppers
The helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet.
Liam Dann: Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’?
The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget.
'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki
Inside the battle for Labour’s wealth tax
A new generation of party activists is ready to fill David Parker's shoes after his exit.
First highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debate
The speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.
Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.
'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment
Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.
Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle
Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposes seven nuclear reactors by 2050.
'Overwhelming' support: Doctors strike for hospital and GP crisis
Dr Gary Payinda says 200,000 people are waiting to see specialists.
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Watch: Health minister to speak amid nationwide healthcare strike
Thousands of surgeries and appointments across NZ will be cancelled by today's action.
Elon Musk steps back from govt duties as Tesla profits plummet
Musk plans to reduce his Doge work to two days a week.
Abuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid payment
Govt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.
Roger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stability
OPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.
Kiwis saving for retirement get free $1b a year - will it survive Govt cuts?
Govt currently contributes up to $521 a year if people make payments of a certain level.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axed
IT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished.
Inside Economics: Why the Kiwi is so strong against the Aussie dollar
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.
Opinion: Productivity the key, not austerity
OPINION: New Zealand is following global trends – but does not have to.
Richard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeper
OPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.
Prisoner voting ban to be brought back
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the ban will be re-introduced later this year.
No OT social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk children
As at March 31, 2025, there were 1319 children overdue for allocation to a social worker.
Phil O'Reilly: $12b defence plan a chance for NZ tech growth
OPINION: It's an opportunity to improve the prospects of our domestic businesses.
Could Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find out
If feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.