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‘Cheap and petty politics’: Hipkins takes aim at PM over local govt comments

Local leaders gathered in Wellington for the Local Government New Zealand conference.

PM, Foreign Minister set priorities for Pacific Island Forum

The Foreign Minister leaves for Tonga tomorrow.

Explained: What you need to know about Du Val group issues

Who is behind the group, and why did the FMA start investigating it?

Limited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials

'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'

Audrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to know

The facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.

Exclusive poll: Who do Kiwis prefer out of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Kamala Harris will speak at the DNC later today: Do Kiwis back her over Trump?

Health NZ can’t cut $1.4b without eating into front line, analysis shows

Researchers say underfunding - not just mismanagement - is to blame for Health NZ's woes.

Government to help councils move faster in emergencies

The Government wants to help councils make changes fast in an emergency.

Opinion: Why is NZ lagging on the right to disconnect from work?

OPINION: Employers can now spy on, track and record what workers do in their time off.

Political Roundup: The Big Four banks' oligopoly saved from radical reform

OPINION: 'Every day Kiwis are ripped off by the Big Banks.'

Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith

Major police investigation finds being Māori increases chance of prosecution

The finding comes after a three-year investigation into trust and bias in policing.

Almost 250 police jobs cut, Commissioner promises no impact to front line

The cuts were expected to free up about $53 million over four years.

Luxon to ask councils to cut their own cloth before asking Govt for handouts

As councils hike rates ever higher, the PM will tell them to tighten their belts.

Letters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic cops

OPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'

No shortage of relief after OCR cut: Labour MP Arena Williams

OPINION: For all of National's rhetoric, it has never had a coherent economic plan.

Nicola Willis takes note after Commerce Commission chairman’s Gaza tweets

ComCom chairman re-tweeted an article comparing Israel's governing party to Nazis.

KiwiRail’s struggle: Maintenance costs soar as ferry replacement decision lingers

Paul Goldsmith isn't giving away when the replacement ferries will be procured.