Claire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministers
Leader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.
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Paul Goldsmith now inherits the tricky job some predecessors have resigned over.
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Luxon announced the reshuffle yesterday.
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Police Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangs
Mark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.
Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod
The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.
Yoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money on
The ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.
Police Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committee
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Former Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committee
A former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand Parliament
'Released in error': Treasury paper hints at axing $6b flood resilience plan
Nicola Willis asked for advice on ditching the critical infrastructure fund.
Audrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?
OPINION: Both parties have talked themselves into a pistols-at-dawn showdown.
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Minister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.
Cyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather events
It's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.
Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
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Analysis: There’s a reason Luxon can’t point to evidence Three Strikes works. It doesn’t exist
ANALYSIS: No evidence it will reduce crime also doesn't mean it won't or can't.
Government brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injustice
Reinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
'Keep the faith': Luxon weighs in on Crusaders' struggles
Luxon remains confident in the team's ability to reach the playoffs and handle adversity.
'Irresponsible and dangerous': Customs and DIA look to cut a further 100 roles
The PSA says jobs would be cut from airports and counter-terrorism teams.
'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
Audrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issues
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Rising number of cancer screening samples binned because of transit delays
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Claire Trevett: Arrogance and patchy sales job are turning fast track bill into a problem for National
There is a distinct whiff of arrogance in the handling of the Fast Track Bill
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Governments have failed to break the cycle of disadvantage. Will this one be different?
Government bows to pressure to release fast-track list
The release of the list comes after weeks of scrutiny.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reprimands David Seymour and Shane Jones
The Prime Minister will speak from the Philippines.
Audrey Young: Police push their luck on pay as mass layoffs continue
OPINION: Police's flat rejection of the latest offer seems slightly detached from reality.