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Govt tells Sport NZ to ditch transgender guidelines as NZ First threatens funding cut

Cricket currently allows trans women to play in female community competitions.

‘It’s clear we have a real problem’: Homelessness 'appears' to be outstripping population growth

Government ministers have released a report on the 'long-running challenge' facing NZ.

Luxon faces questions amid speculation over foreign buyers ban change

The Herald revealed an announcement is expected this year.

Watch: Willis encourages Fonterra boss to front amid finger-pointing over butter prices

Kiwis hoping the Government would force Fonterra to reduce prices will be disappointed.

Govt’s 500 extra police officer target delayed again as Aus poaching campaign considered

The original deadline of November this year appears very unlikely to be met.

Foreign buyers ban: Peters says change to be announced this year, denies 'softening'

No formal proposal has gone before David Seymour, the minister in charge.

RSA rebellion: Could this be the end of old-style RSA clubs?

The RSA was "relaunched" at Parliament last night at a sparkling event

'The scariest thing yet'? Calling out Groundswell's scare tactics

OPINION: New finance proposals for climate action deserve support, not scaremongering.

ASB says no to $300m legal settlement; Winston Peters weighs in

ANZ declined similar settlement proposal earlier in the week.

Stanford announces two new Akl school locations, $120m for classrooms at 24 campuses

Two new schools are to be built, in Pōkeno and Chapel Downs.

'Pyrrhic victory': Waipareira Trust wins legal point but fails to quash charity deregistration notice

The Waipareira Trust argued the Charities Board was improperly constituted.

Treasury announces second restructure, 35 roles to go, but new roles created

Treasury will lose managerial and policy roles.

Extra $7m for Lake Alice torture redress pool after more people eligible than expected

The total from the Government available for redress payments is now $26.56m.

'They just keep coming': Illegal hunting causes frustration and fear on East Coast

East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick highlights rising poaching concerns.

National joins Labour to back bill protecting workers talking about pay

Camilla Belich's bill aims to end enforceable pay secrecy clauses in New Zealand.

Audrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikes

OPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.