Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets
Previous Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.
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Suspended Green MP misses half of Parliament sittings this year, on full pay
The Greens are waiting for a report.
First warnings of ‘structural deficit’ came the day Government was sworn in
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Police Assn concerned by lack of detail in National Gang Unit plans
The national unit will be up and running from July, Andrew Coster says.
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The UK's High Commissioner says Aukus isn't an alliance.
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Taxpayer funding ceases for Christchurch Call but Jacinda Ardern retained in new foundation
The leaders of France and New Zealand released a joint statement about the new foundation.
Christopher Luxon, David Seymour respond to latest ruling on Waitangi Tribunal summons
The Government is weighing up whether to appeal a ruling that a minister can be summoned.
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.
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Act leader David Seymour announces $153m to fund return of charter schools
The restoration of charter schools is part of Act's coalition agreement.
Luxon loses bet, dons Highlanders jersey for ZB interview
The Prime Minister lost a bet with Hosking's producer.
Treasury's toxic cocktail of tax hikes, spending cuts and asset sales to fix books
Treasury has put everything on the table.
Court of Appeal overturns High Court's decision on Waitangi Tribunal summons
Iwi group succeeds in its challenge to ruling that tribunal cannot summon minister.
Transport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance project
Simeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.
The damning testimonials showing how the education system is failing neurodivergent kids
Dr Nina Hood: 'We're talking big numbers here. The scale of the problem is enormous.'
How Luxon sees the world: The global events that shaped the PM
Christopher Luxon's American political hero might surprise you.
Claire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisis
No government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.
Budget 2024 preview: Can the Government deliver on its pledges?
On the Tiles previews the Budget that's only 20 days away now.
Myanmar Minister disappointed NZ engaged with officials from military that led coup
A member of Myanmar's exiled Government visited NZ this week.
Latest poll: Govt steady, Labour up, Greens collapse - Luxon favourability surges
Taxpayers Union-Curia Poll suggests the coalition would retain power in an election.
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Watch live: Govt pledges $571m for Defence Force pay, helicopter and vehicle upgrades
The new spend includes more than $100m of cuts to the NZDF and the Defence Ministry.
Matthew Hooton: Labour needs a bolder leader than Hipkins
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Police strategy to combat knife crime amid rising trend in Britain, Australia
Knife crime is an issue the Police Minister says he's monitoring closely.
Govt ramps up threat of sanctions on beneficiaries if new obligations aren’t met
Beneficiaries have two weeks to attend a seminar or they could be sanctioned.
Almost every Kiwi household will benefit from tax relief, Finance Minister promises
Nicola Willis has set the scene for the upcoming Budget.
Judge delivers verdict on early NZ justice system
Justice David Collins points to early miscarriages of justice in colonial New Zealand.
Iwi sends warning as hundreds march on Parliament against fast-track consenting bill
Developers that advanced projects that harmed the environment were warned.
PM in a huff after questions over 'woke food'
The Prime Minister did not want to answer questions about which foods were woke.
Government keen on electoral law changes after enrolments debacle
Same-day enrolment could go the way of the dodo.
Watch live: Question time - School lunches scheme gets new, cut-back funding
The free school lunch programme was initially launched by Labour in 2019.