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Christopher Luxon defends Andrew Bayly

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defends Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell

'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politicians

Antonia Watson defends ANZ's high profits.

$500,000 used on Ihumātao discussion and nothing to show for it

If the Māngere land is not sorted soon, the Government may step in.

Editorial: Swearing by a member of Parliament is neither light-hearted nor unintentional

OPINION: Andrew Bayly's outburst was not in the Cabinet Manual.

800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?

Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?

Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer

The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.

Minister Andrew Bayly says he wasn’t drunk when he insulted worker

It comes as Labour calls for investigation into how the original complaint was seemingly moved into spam folders after it had been read by recipients.

Electoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosures

The commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.

‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiaries

MSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.

Kāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letter

Philippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.

Non-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translator

One doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.

Editorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratings

OPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.

Watch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.

Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years

Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same

Sir Bill English: What he'd do differently if he was PM again

Sir Bill English shares his money stories and reflects on his legacy.

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.

Letters: A closer look at the PM's Wellington apartment profit

OPINION: Also in today's letters – speed limits, Casey Costello and teacher shortages.

Luxon's Cabinet rated - who's impressed CEOs the most

Business leaders give their verdict on 28 ministers.