‘The first I’ve heard of it’ Tama Potaka unaware Treaty principles removed from new RMA
Cabinet was briefed on the change, but Potaka, a Cabinet minister, was unaware.
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OPINION: A well-thought-out right to repair will provide benefits across the board.
PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged
One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.
Revealed: The electorates proposed to be abolished, renamed
Other electorate changes have also been announced.
Christopher Luxon says old fast-track provisions were ‘insanely stupid’
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a Resource Management Act reboot.
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Bonfire of the authorities: How Govt's planning reforms will impact councils - and you
The Government promises to dramatically liberalise planning rules.
Revealed: Peters hadn’t directed ministry to roll back DEI policies despite opposition
He hadn't sent instructions before launching his new bill.
Man who threatened to shoot kids in school says he was just ‘having a bad day’
Abdul Javed says he never had any intention of following through with the threats.
Justice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past year
A drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption.
Luxon reveals major reform to replace 'broken' system
The Prime Minister is expected to speak to media at 4pm on the Resource Management Act.
Thomas Coughlan: Winston Peters has a lot of thoughts about ... Labour
OPINION: Winston Peters couldn't stop talking about the Labour Party.
‘I’m pragmatic’: Willie Jackson gears up for one of Labour’s biggest jobs
"On my own marae, I have banned [gang] patches for years."
‘Disgrace to the country’ vs ‘left-wing fascists’: Peters scraps with protesters at speech
The NZ First leader delivered a state of the nation speech in Christchurch today.
Why international human rights group wants the Black Caps to boycott Afghanistan
The Black Caps play the Afghans in 2026 but a human rights group wants the series stopped.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt comes out on top this week but choppy waters ahead
The Government has fared best of late – but it is unprepared for a brutal winter.
Adam Pearse: US trade, defence and new ferries loom large over PM’s India FTA progress
ANALYSIS: It isn't about to let up for Luxon after a tiring but successful week in India.
PM Luxon defends NZDF job cuts plan as India visit ends
The Government is about to release its 15-year plan for NZ's defence spending.
‘False facts’: Govt hits out at Labour for ‘misleading’ attacks on PPP schools
Labour has had to change its story on PPP schools and their alleged downfalls.
‘Embarrassing’, ‘hypocrites’: Feud over working groups re-erupts between Labour, National
The two political parties had strong words.
Kiwi drug agency Pharmac escapes US scrutiny over prices
American pharmaceutical companies want Australia slapped with tariffs.
Audrey Young: Veteran vs newbie – Luxon and Peters take very different styles to world stage
OPINION: The PM gets an A for enthusiasm, but he may have his high trade hopes dashed.
NZ and India investigating direct flight by 2028
The world is short about 2000 planes, according to the Air NZ CEO.
‘Contrary to law’: Ombudsman singles out Health NZ’s attitude to official information
Health NZ's delays to releasing official information catch the eye of outgoing Ombudsman.
Labour recommits to abolishing charter schools after Andersen comments criticised
The Labour MP has defended her comments.
Winston Peters ‘seriously pleased’ with Marco Rubio meeting, but no answer on tariffs
The Foreign Minister met with Secretary of State Rubio in Washington DC.
PM in India: How Christopher Luxon's sledge of ex-Black Cap Ross Taylor backfired
One of India's cricket legends was there to see it all unfold.
PM hits out at India trade deal doubters but downplays talk of 60-day deadline
Luxon had earlier stated his expectations a deal would be signed by the end of 2025.
Do two ATM withdrawals in a day make you a problem gambler? New government rules think it might
Current rules mean venue staff need to intervene after two withdrawals from an ATM.
Prime Minister's India trip and Act reveals local body election move | NZ Herald News Update
Narendra Modi calls for Christopher Luxon's support to address anti-India activities in New Zealand and Act reveals it is looking for candidates to run in local body elections.
Christopher Luxon dodges call to address ‘illegal anti-India activities’ in NZ
The comments came following Luxon's bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi.
‘Time for a clean-out’: Act reveals major election move
David Seymour is expected to speak to media later about the announcement.
Analysis: School lunch programme is a disaster - here’s how we could fix it
ANALYSIS: Trawl through official documents offers some solutions to school lunch disaster.
‘High prices, risk of outages’: Warnings to new Energy Minister amid ‘tight’ electricity supply
Here's what he was told when he was appointed.