It comes as NZ and Fiji line up military arrangement amid wider geopolitical tensions.

National would also look to speed up the consenting process for major projects.

We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.

Kaumatua need affordable housing and healthcare, and sufficient income.

Michael Wood is the third minister to lose his job in three months.

The Government doesn’t have deep-enough pockets to fill the infrastructure black hole.

The concepts of resilience and sustainability are key priorities.

OPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.

Time runs low on getting pricing scheme up before election.

The only vapes available for purchase after March would need replaceable batteries.

If no other issues came to light, Wood would likely return as Transport Minister.

Chris Hipkins said he would speak to Michael Wood today.

Wood had an interest in Auckland Airport while he was the minister overseeing aviation.

Consultation is now open on the working group's draft recommendations.

But Kāinga Ora seems to have taken some community concerns on board, group says.

“Hopefully, it can inspire other contractors to realise that they can demand better."

Act leader David Seymour arrived on stage driving a bright yellow Suzuki Swift.

Election policy may be similar to what the party has advocated for in the past.

Two shiny additions to the Act team ahead of the election will be a timely boost.

The National Party is fighting for its future against a resurgent Act Party.

Childcare providers have for years called for an independent funding review.

While it did not meet the threshold for prosecution, a formal warning was issued.