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Winston Peters says greyhound racing will be phased out over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald
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The Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.
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Police maintain they won't compromise on quality just to hit the Government's target.
NZ Herald Live: Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement
Winston Peters makes greyhound racing announcement
Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of bootcamps
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the potential of extending the residential part of the bootcamps. Video/ Mark Mitchell
Labour leader repeats MP’s ‘cooking the books’ claim about Health NZ Commissioner
But his MP isn't restating her claim while not covered by Parliamentary privilege.
Chris Hipkins claims Health NZ Commissioner has been 'cooking the books'
Labour leader Chris Hipkins repeats his MP's claim that Health NZ Commissioner Lester Levy has been 'cooking the books'. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM adamant bootcamp pilot not a failure, hints at changes after youths absconded
Two participants who absconded have been arrested after going missing for days.
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OPINION: Sevu Reece confronts his alcohol issues head-on – and good on him.
Govt plans to reintroduce pay deductions for partial strikes
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says disruption should have consequences.
Locked out: Council of Trade Unions economist Craig Renney blocked from Treasury lock-up event
Economist Craig Renney had his application to attend the release of HYEFU declined.
Latest poll shows Te Pāti Māori getting boost, National and Act need NZF
It follows another political poll earlier in the day.
Government inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisation
The capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.
Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis post-cabinet press conference
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis announce changes within the banking sector. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition
Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’
New poll reveals big gains for Act, Te Pāti Māori, main parties lose ground
But National and Labour are down.
New law to protect NZ racing from offshore betting losses
Winston Peters' law will secure the TAB's online betting monopoly, boosting racing.
Aussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault charge
Something had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.
Children's commissioner says boot camp hasn't failed despite teen escapees
Claire Achmad advocates for trauma-informed rehabilitation, not military-style laws.
Children’s Minister disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjacking
It follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.
'Huge shift in values': How Govt is squeezing more money from conservation land
Proposals could swell DoC's annual budget by $200m, still well short of what's ideal
Canterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News Update
The fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.
Thomas Coughlan: Govt survives under scrutiny, but crisis in health becoming undeniable
Against all odds, the Government walked away from this week largely unscathed.
Swarbrick on ‘probably’ the Greens' toughest year
The party is preparing for a significant policy announcement tomorrow.
'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee
The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.
NZ Herald Live: Oranga Tamariki confirms two teens missing
Two of the nine teens in the Government’s bootcamp pilot are missing in the days after another participant died in a car accident.
Missing bootcamp teen who absconded from fellow participant's tangi had been in youth justice facility
The boy had been granted bail on 'compassionate grounds' to attend tangi.
Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.
Govt floats new deficit measure, Labour says it is ‘shifting the goalposts’
A surplus might be easier to hit without Crown entity deficits weighing on government.
NZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debts
The transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.
Govt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – police
The target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.
The minister who (might) save Christmas (parades)
The Regulation Ministry's tipline has received a complaint about Santa's seat belt.
Mike Hosking talks to PM Christopher Luxon
Mike Hosking spoke to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the Mike Hosking Breakfast. Video / Newstalk ZB
McClay: Blame me if no India trade deal this term – not Luxon
Luxon made the promise of an agreement last year.