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Minister admits Health NZ’s near-$1b deficit is ‘worse than expected’

More information on Health NZ's finances is set to be revealed next week.

Act amends accidental slur in Palestine statement

The party accidentally included a slur, the Greens want an apology.

Aussie Deputy PM unable to confirm if diplomat’s partner will lose immunity

Marles couldn’t confirm whether the diplomat’s partner remained in New Zealand.

PM 'not fully up to speed' on incident involving Aussie diplomat's partner

PM says what happened in Wellington is a matter for the police.

Audrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raid

OPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.

Oranga Tamariki staffer gone following alleged assault at youth justice facility

The incident occured in late August and led to a minor injury.

Editorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo Māori

OPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.

Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term

Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.

Cameron Bagrie: Bring on the tax debate

Opinion: Our biggest hole is the economy and assumptions about the economic productivity.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon finds right balance on geopolitical tightrope

PM Luxon has repositioned New Zealand closer to traditional security partners.

Bill Bennett: The mood of the Boardroom at a glance

Opinion: Generative AI investment surges; 85% of businesses see potential.

Business leaders cite survival and growth amid financial challenges

Executives’ top concerns are mainly around money matters.

Infrastructure sector still reeling from government shift

Infrastructure sector is grappling with challenges stemming from the change of government.

Mood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOs

But there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.

Majority of business leaders support Nicola Willis’ public sector spending cuts

National leaders promise a Budget surplus by 2027-2028 through spending cuts.

Quality over volume: Auckland uni's new education approach

NZ’s higher education sector must evolve to drive business and innovation.