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'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge
The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.
Collins 'shocked' at Te Pāti Māori social media post as MPs consider haka verdict
'This is not something we’ve seen before.'
Editorial: Collins’ public service reforms may tread a fine line
OPINION: We should be wary of potential unforeseen consequences.
Judith Collins wants ‘performance management’ for public service chief executives
Public Service Minister Judith Collins has said she wants to improve chief executive and agency performance management as part of her reforms of the Public Service Act.
Ryan Bridge: Govt guilty of Labour's crime on bloated public service
OPINION: Yes, this is the same “woke” that New Zealand First voted for.
Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers
The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.
Collins ‘not aware’ of DEI quotas in public service after Peters’ comments
There are targets in a public service plan.
Collins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEI
It comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.
Chinese naval ships move further away from NZ, enters Great Australian Bight
An international relations expert said China's motivation for the activity was unknown.
Officials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear sub
A small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.
‘Unusual’ presence: Chinese Navy exercise disrupts transtasman flights
The Chinese Navy ships are now 218 nautical miles east of Tasmania.
Judith Collins warns public sector leaders: Don’t speak gobbledegook, go easy on the flow charts
'Keep your superior language skills for those who will appreciate them.'
Revealed: NZ’s elite soldiers were required to ‘look after’ 501s in MIQ
"They did not join to do MIQ, but they did it."
Tech Insider: The portfolio you get demoted to; Survey rates the business usefulness of Microsoft’s Copilot AI
Surprising pros and cons of our new robot overlords.
China ‘changed the game’: Defence plan impacted as ‘things got worse in world’, Collins says
The plan has been repeatedly delayed.
Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
The initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Damning report reveals cause of HMNZS Manawanui's sinking off Samoa
The interim Court of Inquiry’s report blames incident on 'human error'.
Simon Wilson: Why the Solicitor-General should resign and the PM should scrap Act's Treaty bill
OPINION: Principles? How about we see some in the abuse-in-care response and Treaty bill?
Defence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
About 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.
‘Lifeline’ tax rebate helps NZ video game industry return to strong growth
From 'existential crisis' to a half-a-billion revenue milestone.
Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge
Defence Minister Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge from Nato Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Missed the mark': Govt’s top legal adviser backs down over controversial Māori prosecution guidelines
Attorney-General Judith Collins refused to endorse the guidelines.
Matthew Hooton: Time for a 12.5% company tax rate?
OPINION: Glad-handing and dating services will never attract the major investment we need.
Exclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS Manawanui
The record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.
Audrey Young: Solicitor-General and Attorney-General clash over prosecution guidelines
COMMENT: Judith Collins expressed disquiet about the new guidelines.
Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits
OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.
HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald