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Govt reveals mental health targets, hints at alcohol law reform in health roadmap

The Health Minister admits his expectations will be challenging to achieve.

Derek Cheng: Examining the evidence around Luxon's law and order reforms

OPINION: Why the PM's hands are tied in dropping the dumb stuff in justice reform.

Opinion: Govt budget cuts mean we're now forced to turn hungry people away - Auckland City Missioner

OPINION: My dream is for a country where everyone can readily get the food they need.

Transport Minister unrepentant about cycle lane cuts for pothole repairs and new roads

Brown has released the Government's final roads and transport plan.

Willis confident in call to reappoint RBNZ chairman

Neil Quigley to remain Reserve Bank board chairman for another two years.

Claire Trevett: Crime, coalition 'cracks' and unicorn kisses - just another week in politics

OPINION: Also in today's wrap - the PM's medicine comeback and Andrew Bayly's flying leap.

Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start

The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.

Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey

Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.

Climate change: Panel members revealed for review of country’s methane goals

Panel to be chaired by former climate change commissioner and respected farmer.

Government moves to harsher punishments for offences committed on bail, parole, or in custody

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says longer sentences will bring greater accountability.

Charter schools legislation set for first reading today

$153m in funding has been allocated to establish up to 50 new schools.

Will the Govt's sentencing reforms make any difference?

Robbing the corner dairy will mean a longer sentence under a law change.

PM brushes off poll result as Kiwis deliver verdict on Budget 2024

Christopher Luxon also stayed ahead of Chris Hipkins as preferred PM but the gap closed.

Governing coalition bounces back in new poll, Hipkins closes preferred PM gap

How the Government is faring in the first 1News Verian poll since the Budget.

Māori wards bill: Parliament Select Committee says law change should go ahead

Labour: 'a return to a system that excludes Māori by design if not by intent.'

Watch live: Three Strikes legislation hits House as Question Time returns

The Opposition is expected to probe the Government on the future of Cook Strait ferries.

Coalition friction: NZ First invokes first 'agree to disagree' clause

It's the first time the 'agree to disagree' clause has been used during the term.

The PM wants to double the number of RSE workers - would it help Hawke's Bay?

An industry body is seeking a review of parts of the RSE scheme before any cap increase.