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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.

PM Christopher Luxon defending job cuts for front line staff

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defending job cuts for front line staff during a live press event in Wellington.

The Government brings back the Three Strikes law

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announcing the Government is to bring back the Three Strikes law.

Recession hits job market as thousands join unemployment queue

Meet the employers who can't get workers despite the recession.

'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles

The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.

Pensioner housing unit sale outrage

Pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns.

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

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

Audrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issues

OPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reprimands David Seymour and Shane Jones

The Prime Minister will speak from the Philippines.

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.

Chris Bishop accused of ‘gaslighting’ tone in response to concerns over bill

Public submissions on the Fast Track Approvals Bill close tonight.

'Gobsmacked': Government ends loan scheme for quake-prone apartments

Owners with construction scheduled in as little as two months have been left in the lurch.

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.

‘Methane-wrapped bulls**t’ - ex-Aussie foreign-minister blasts Aukus on Wellington visit

A former senior Australian politician has blasted Aukus.

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.