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Strip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommends
A huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.
Te Whatu Ora admits figures used by Health Minister are ‘not accurate’
National and the nurses union claim official figures about ED wait times can't be real.
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'Economic coercion': Govt fears China using trade as a weapon
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Robertson says select committee ill-equipped to conduct bank profits inquiry
The Finance Minister is unsupportive of a 'quick and dirty' banking probe.
Steve Maharey breached political neutrality code of conduct but keeps Government jobs
Hipkins says low-level breaches and contrition should not result in sackings.
‘People are aware of my displeasure’: Minister warns officials over shoddy information sharing
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Luxon: Health communications staff ‘a good place to start’ in public service cuts
He describes chief executives as the sector’s 'biggest problem'.
Third senior public servant in trouble over anti-National social media comments
Dyson's comments follow controversy over board chairs Rob Campbell and Steve Maharey.
Willie Jackson defends $16.1m cost of scrapped TVNZ-RNZ merger
Jackson says change still needed for 'collapsing' industry.
National wants inquiry into bank profits
With mortgage pain hitting families, the National Party wants an inquiry.
Rob Campbell saga: Sir Ashley Bloomfield says neutrality is key
Former director general of health wades into row over fired Te Whatu Ora chair.
Audrey Young: National makes limited progress on new women candidates
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Isolation from school leads to 20pc increase in youth court proceedings - Justice Ministry
It comes alongside questions about the ministry's use of consultants.
Govt-commissioned survey on replacing fuel taxes yields awkward answers
A ministry survey suggested replacing fuel taxes with wealth taxes - people like the idea.
New MP caught by emotion as he honours ancestors in maiden speech
Second half of Tama Potaka’s speech concerned New Zealand’s future in education and law.
No decisions yet on lowering the voting age - Kiri Allan
The justice minister has not discussed a referendum.
Hipkins, Luxon trade blows over consultants in Question Time showdown
Chris Hipkins got a jab back at Luxon on consultant use
Second senior public servant (and former Labour Minister) offers to resign; Govt taking advice
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says Labour should accept Maharey resignation.
Social media and mental health: ‘NZ incredibly slow to respond’
There are growing concerns about what teens are sharing about mental health online.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Police Minister challenges Opposition claim gang members threatened roadworkers with guns
Last week, police said there was very little information to follow up on.
Public servants might get a pay rise, as Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon try to use fewer consultants
PM also suggests the Government’s public sector pay freeze may be ditched.
Voter targeting tools could impact the election - report
A reports shows New Zealand needs to be aware to the threat of online voter manipulation.
Simon Wilson: Why they sacked Rob Campbell and why that has to stop
Rob Campbell spoke his mind. Why did he do that, and why don't we value it?
Peter Davis: Our long-term problems keep catching up on us
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Pharmac/ACC chairman and former Labour minister in hot water for public political comments
Steve Maharey, a former Labour minister, is the chairman of ACC and Pharmac.
Education tops the list of spending on consultants and contractors
The big four consulting companies are Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG.
Govt bolsters cyclone fund: 'We know there'll be more support required'
MPI now estimates about 5500 individual farmers and growers impacted by the cyclone.
'Emergency plan': Govt backtracks on transport strategy due to cyclone impact
The Government has backed down on its transport plan, citing the cyclone.