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Editorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right time

OPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.

Ministers lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals Bill

Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.

Ministry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV

'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.

Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support

'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'

Gisborne letters: Catch up with more green energy

OPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.

'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns Ombudsman

Boshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.

Letters: Tuku Morgan blaming the wrong people for tense race relations

OPINION: Also in today's letters – the PM's shaky Aussie trip; how to tackle boy racers.

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

Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint

OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.

What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed

Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.

'We have to face some very strong medicine as an organisation' - Health NZ boss Lester Levy

Health NZ boss Dr Lester Levy says there is a "serious financial problem" in health.

How the Government plans to use sport to forge global connections

The unlikely diplomatic weapon New Zealand is using to win friends and influence trade.

Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system

PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.

'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light system

The PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.

Seymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big Pharma

Analysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.

Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards

OPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.