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‘Trusted’ builders to certify their own work

The changes are the latest in the Government's moves to make building more efficient.

Defining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ

NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.

Nick Clark: How road pricing can fix Auckland’s traffic nightmare

Auckland traffic congestion costs the economy $1.39 billion annually.

Tararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillor

Tracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.

'Resorted' to drone: Body corporate wins case against Paraparaumu unit owner

'Drone wash was not as effective as a manual wash would have been' - tribunal decision.

Editorial: The many unanswered questions behind Seymour's Treaty bill

OPINION: The debate, it would seem, has only just begun.

Government to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute day

The definition had created division within the military community.

Winston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon

Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week.

Du Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract

'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall

Editorial: Wealth, not race, divides educational opportunities

OPINION: Education in this country is being increasingly divided by class.

'High costs': Commerce Commission to scrutinise Wellington Water

Simon Watts cited 'high costs and unsound financial management' as justification.

Matthew Hooton: RMA finally being fixed after 30 wasted years

OPINION: Chris Bishop built a team that has succeeded where his predecessors failed.

‘Window dressing’? Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?

Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.

Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns

Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.

Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament

Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.

Legal expert says name suppression change won’t fix issue ‘exploited’ by some

Huge delays when defendants choose to appeal suppression decisions are hurting victims.

Fast-tracking granted for 4000-home Sunfield plans at Ardmore

'Construction prices are still to adjust to the current property cycle and remain high.'

‘Some of the worst’ properties ‘ever seen’: Landlords fined after evicting unhappy tenants

Landlords must pay $25,900 and face a six-year restraining order.