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More than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in Canterbury

Minister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.

'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts

The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

Watch: PM says teen’s 'run it straight' death a reminder for ‘personal responsibility’

Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger

The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.

Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate

OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.

Wellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade

'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'

King Charles welcomed in Canada amid US annexation tensions

The King was given an enthusiastic welcome during his historic visit.

Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?

The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.

'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis

National MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much.

Letters: Te Pāti Māori hold Parliament in contempt

OPINION: The business of democracy only works if everyone abides by the rules.

Bruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottom

Recent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.

Thomas Coughlan: Why Govt's hard tack right in Budget is a challenge for Labour

OPINION: The Government shows its colours – and why Labour is in trouble.

Government changes tikanga course rules in law schools

Labour is uncomfortable with the Government's approach to the issue.

Hipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changes

National is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'.

Minister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cuts

The Government saves more than $160m through the change.

‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate

Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.

Budget Q&A: Audrey Young, Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny answer your questions

Our business and politics experts tackle your burning Budget questions.