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Govt not cutting UN money after allegations agency staff aided attack on Israel

New Zealand is not joining other nations in cutting funding.

Shane Jones lashes out at inquiry - 'it's not the Waitangi Tribunal's business'

The first regional wānanga in the constitution inquiry is set to get under way this week.

The political risk facing the Government over the Interislander ferries

The uncertainty comes a year on from when Kaitaki lost power in the middle of Cook Strait.

Fifth Covid wave hits new high in NZ as Govt looks at ending free RATs

OPINION: Covid-19 levels have surged to their highest levels since NZ's fifth wave began.

Why the Kiingitanga national hui is an opportunity for unity

OPINION: Shane Te Pou says the hui represents an opportunity to change direction.

Minister demands action from Kāinga Ora over thousands of empty state homes

The public housing waitlist numbers more than 25,000.

Christopher Luxon says gendered abuse worse for women in politics

Luxon is understood to be keen to impart a sense of discipline on his new MPs.

EV owners: RUCs will cost us twice what petrol car owners pay in fuel tax

EV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.

Why almost everything we know about road safety has changed

Road safety in New Zealand is among the worst in the developed world. Is that okay?

Editorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpful

OPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.

Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government

A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.

Moment of truth for Nicola Willis as she faces first Budget test

Nicola Willis says the country has had six years of economic mismanagement.

Kāinga Ora review won't slow public housing build - for now at least

Chris Bishop commits to continuing to grow the number of public houses.

Speaker warns MPs after PM’s wife raised in debate over discounted Tesla

Brownlee forbids further questions on topic; Luxon to fly to Australia tomorrow.

Wellington should take the second Mt Victoria tunnel and run

Wellington has been more of a loser than a winner in 2023.

Sir Bill English to lead Kāinga Ora review, Luxon says te reo lessons make him better PM

Housing Minister has received “worrying advice" about financial situation of Kāinga Ora.