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Nicola Willis’ plan to save ‘billions’ thanks to Budget cuts
Nicola Willis will deliver a pre-Budget speech this morning.

The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'
Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded.

Seymour sides with banks after 'disappointing' advice from Regulation Ministry
The ministry said banking rules were not out of line – Seymour and the banks disagreed.

New Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructure
Upston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.

Defining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ
NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.

Government plans to build thousands of EV chargers by 2030
The Government is aiming for 10,000 EV charging stations.

Inside the climate debate that quietly rocked the National Party
OPINION: A Government climate policy sparked a National Party civil war.

Could you spot a political deepfake? The warning from across the Tasman
An Australian senator says there are no laws against them, leaving politicians exposed.

Luxon speaks at Gallipoli on the 'real lesson' of Anzac Day
Christopher Luxon is the first New Zealand Prime Minister to visit Gallipoli in a decade.

Government plans FamilyBoost changes after low uptake revealed
Uptake figures as of April 9 show 249 households have received the full payment.

Nick Clark: How road pricing can fix Auckland’s traffic nightmare
Auckland traffic congestion costs the economy $1.39 billion annually.

Winston Peters reveals PM’s office admitted error over Luxon's foreign affairs speech
Luxon maintained any claim of tension between himself and Peters was a media beat-up.

Act ramps up pressure on National minister over ACC ‘ethnic outcome targets’
Circular dictates that the Govt's demand for public services be delivered based on need.

'True leader': Hawke's Bay's young leaders set for Youth Parliament
Chris Proctor, Neeve Smith, and Mariah Wakefield-Otene will represent Hawke's Bay.

Govt overestimated flagship policy: Minister admits IRD got it wrong
The coalition said 21,000 households would be eligible for full amount.

Fire and Hazmat units respond to incident near Parliament
Police have closed half of Bowen Street in Wellington after a chemical-related incident . Video / Azaria Howell

Te Pāti Māori judgment day over House haka to land alongside ‘independent’ hearing
The committee is set to meet during the same week as the party intends to hold a hearing.

Watch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to Whangārei
The Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route.

Seymour to pare back 'confusing' early childhood education regulations
The proposed changes include scrapping the need to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua.