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Audrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plate

OPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.

Specialist Māori roles facing the chop from Oranga Tamariki

Specialist Māori roles in Oranga Tamariki's crosshairs amid restructure.

PM blasts Debbie Ngarewa-Packer’s claim of misogynistic demotions

The Prime Minister's office calls the comments 'frankly ridiculous and without merit.'

David Seymour fronts up to the tough questions

Act Party leader gives his views on school lunches, the Waitangi Tribunal and apologies.

Political Roundup: Luxon’s ruthless show of strength is perfect for our angry era

OPINION: The PM has surprised everyone with his ruthlessness in sacking two ministers.

'Emerge stronger': Why Christopher Luxon is a clear winner after today's reshuffle

Melissa Lee had the Media & Communications portfolio for six years before this reshuffle.

Minister of Health Shane Reti officially opens Whangārei's new maternity suite and lab

The new extension is the beginni of creating a parent, tamariki and pēpi health hub.

Opinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toes

OPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.

Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings

Penny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.

Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral

The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.

'Keep the faith': Luxon weighs in on Crusaders' struggles

Luxon remains confident in the team's ability to reach the playoffs and handle adversity.

'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National

Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.

Claire Trevett: Arrogance and patchy sales job are turning fast track bill into a problem for National

There is a distinct whiff of arrogance in the handling of the Fast Track Bill

Audrey Young: Police push their luck on pay as mass layoffs continue

OPINION: Police's flat rejection of the latest offer seems slightly detached from reality.

'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts

The MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.

Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted

OPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.

Luxon concerned about ‘unsafe’ South China Sea activity amid new US-Philippines war games

The PM has landed in the Philippines after a quick visit to Thailand's capital Bangkok.

Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?

ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.