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Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary

OPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.

Health NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nurses

Excessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.

Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme

Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB

Less than half of families eligible for FamilyBoost have registered for payment

As of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.

Emergency management roadmap due early next year

The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.

Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative

Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB

'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debate

The issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.

‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, locals

The council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.

Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits

OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.

Watch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.

Focus: Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop on Fast-track Approvals Bill

Infrastructure and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announcing the Government’s fast-track projects. Video / NZ Herald

HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground

All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.

Willis and Luxon’s 'work from work' edict misses the point, four-day week pioneer says

And a real estate boss says some offices are straining on the three days staff do come in.

Claire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pin

OPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.

Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years

Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same

'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to

Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics

NZ 'late to the party' in building infrastructure, PM says

Government open to public-private partnerships in building critical health infrastructure.

'Huge loss of confidence': Govt may strip ministry of school property role

The inquiry alleges schools were able to 'jump the queue' by lobbying politicians.