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Watch: Irritated Peters stops UN speech, demands room 'keep quiet’

"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”

Eye-watering $237m debts run up by failed Du Val, first statutory report reveals

'A number of limitations in respect of these financial records' - PwC on Du Val entities.

All-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers Union

Meat co-operative CEO won't comment.

Statistics reveal big changes to iwi populations

Iwi data reveals populations have increased by an average of 46% over 10 years.

Gagged health staff freed from ‘North Korean’ NDAs, agency admits ‘improvements’ could be made

It follows a review of confidentiality agreements.

Government proposes changes to gun club regulations to address closure fears

Minister vs Police over what is and isn't safe. Minister vs Justice over need for change

Govt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetService

Minister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.

Toll plan for new North Island highway faces scrutiny over traffic estimates

'The vehicle numbers do not stack up from previous use and do not reflect real data.'

‘Quite sickening’: Opposition cries foul over ‘perplexing’ decision with controversial legislation

'We are seeing people's democratic rights being ridden over roughshod.'

Gas crisis: Todd proposes job cuts as Government moves to overturn the oil and gas ban

There are concerns about confidence in the sector.

Foreshore & seabed: Govt seeks shortened select committee period, bill passes first reading

Government wants to restore the 2011 test for Customary Marine Title.

Opinion: Why the Govt's sentencing reforms will annoy judges and clog the courts

OPINION: The New Zealand judiciary is not soft by world standards.

Union leader calls for support as Nicola Willis defends public service job cuts

Nicola Willis spoke to Public Sector Union members today.

Transpower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylon

Transpower is being called on to act urgently after an investigation into the downed pylon found the power company had failed to act ahead its collapse. Video / Mark Mitchell

Analysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for National

ANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.

Peters meets Palestinian Authority PM ahead of major UN speeches

It comes at a critical time in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Downed Northland pylon: Minister confident in board despite Transpower’s failure

The pylon tipped after the removal of the nuts on the tower’s baseplates.

David Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’

First charter schools are expected to open early next year.