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Provincial ratepayers could be hit with water charge hikes under new water scheme - officials

The Government's three waters changes might not save provincial ratepayers from hikes.

Christopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading rates

Luxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.

'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae

'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.

Latest poll: Christopher Luxon gets boost in preferred PM stakes

PM Luxon today has faced strong kōrero from iwi leaders at Koroneihana.

Opinion: Disabled community alone, anxious after Whaikaha 'gouging'

OPINION: For years disabled people have had little choice and control over their lives.

Luxon takes on the Tainui challenge

Prime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'e

Let’s do this – Dame Jacinda Ardern heads to Chicago for Democratic National Convention

Former PM will join candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris and former leader Barack Obama.

Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity

OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.

Government told to reduce household gas usage to save industry

A Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.

Report warns work scheme 'enables potential human trafficking and modern slavery'

A review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is released today.

Erica Stanford on success

Erica Stanford on what success means to her as Education Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus Morning Bulletin August 17

The Waitangi Treaty principles bill is in the firing line, over 1000 firefighters contain a blaze in Turkey, and NZ Tourism confirms our numbers of tourists remains low.

Put on your dancing shoes PM, the rock star economy is back for an encore

This week might have cemented a coalition victory at the election.

Luxon and Albanese meet in Canberra; Aukus and 501s on agenda

Luxon will push for a return to the deportation agreement with former PM Jacinda Ardern.

'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles Bill

The tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.

Alarm bells ringing: Backlash grows against Govt fees hitting tourism sector

'All we’re shifting is the cost from the taxpayer to the visitor' - Tourism Minister.

PM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'

PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.

Christopher Luxon prepares to lobby Australia's Anthony Albanese over 501s

He will push for a return to Australia's agreement with former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.