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Ministry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved

The complaints were not about Mark Patterson.

Primary healthcare spend flatlines and plans for another Auckland hospital | NZ Herald News Update

Public primary healthcare spending has flatlined and Health Minister Simeon Brown announces plans for a second South Auckland hospital. Video/ NZ Herald

‘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.

Watch: 'Real questions' - Fa'anānā Efeso Collins’ wife seeks answers to death

'I have some very real questions about whether Efeso’s death could have been prevented.'

Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts

Judges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.

Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns

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

‘Sloppy’: Lawyer fined over name slip in high-profile case

Sue Grey was being interviewed when she revealed too much information about a baby.

Henare apologises after powerful committee reports on his actions during Treaty Principles vote

Privileges Committee says the Labour MP's haka did not amount to contempt.

Live: Chris Bishop outlines plans for Auckland’s growth at Project Auckland event

There have been increasing calls for more urgent infrastructure delivery and central Government involvement in the country’s biggest city. Video / NZ Herald

Christopher Luxon says old fast-track provisions were ‘insanely stupid’

The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a Resource Management Act reboot.

New planning laws causing concern and New Zealand's meth use | NZ Herald News Update

Concerns over new planning laws' effect on the environment and annual wastewater review reveals a spike in New Zealand's methamphetamine use. Video / NZ Herald

Bonfire of the authorities: How Govt's planning reforms will impact councils - and you

The Government promises to dramatically liberalise planning rules.

Revealed: Peters hadn’t directed ministry to roll back DEI policies despite opposition

He hadn't sent instructions before launching his new bill.

Justice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past year

A drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption.

Government unveils new Resource Management Act system

The new system includes two Acts, focusing on land use and environmental protection, with standardised zoning. Video / Mark Mitchell

Luxon reveals major reform to replace 'broken' system

The Prime Minister is expected to speak to media at 4pm on the Resource Management Act.

Opinion: New Watercare Charter will deliver better deal for Aucklanders

OPINION: The estimated savings will total around $900 million over four years.

Thomas Coughlan: Winston Peters has a lot of thoughts about ... Labour

OPINION: Winston Peters couldn't stop talking about the Labour Party.