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The party has also demanded an apology.
Peters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tour
PM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.
Sir Ian Taylor: Dear PM, you're not measuring up to my KPIs
OPINION: 'The arrogance of Goldsmith’s total disregard for the language is infuriating.'
Iwi spokeswoman questions if councillor’s ute was shot at over Māori wards
Jacqui King optimistic discussions about the wards could be had civilly.
Oranga Tamariki told to address youth offending
It is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.
The big questions that hang over Three Waters
Will the Government's Three Waters fix be enough?
Nicola Willis open to making RBNZ ease bank capital rules
The Finance Minister is also seeking advice on a de facto 'bank tax'.
Power price spikes: Government calls for energy data
Associate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.
No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’
The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.
Australia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledge
Luxon's Aussie counterpart has responded in kind.
'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum
The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.
Watch live: PM speaks to media at primary school after maths 'overhaul'
It comes after the Government announced major change to the maths curriculum.
Te Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months
'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'
Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions
OPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.
Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies
The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)
New council water companies to access cheap borrowing
Simeon Brown has announced the next steps for replacing three waters.
'We have to be extremely disciplined if we are going to hit our budget.'
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking that the public sector is being told to act with caution. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Restraint and moderation': Willis says no urgent need for pay rises for public servants
It comes after she warned most government departments not to expect cost pressure top-ups.
Nanaia Mahuta: Active participation in democracy means being counted, being a voice
OPINION: We are being taken back to the bad old days.
Barry Soper: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is on a mission to stir up discontent
OPINION: National’s the Grim Reaper if you listen to Māori Party co-leader.
'Significant risks': Te Papa's collection of 860,000 specimens could be disposed of without new storage facility
The existing facility is earthquake-prone and breaches health and safety rules.
'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps
Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.
Luxon voices doubts on Australians' intelligence: PM on why te reo Māori scrubbed from doc
Minister Paul Goldsmith told his staff to remove te reo Māori from a Matariki invitation.
Many departments will get no extra money in 2025 but Māori language bonuses can stay: Nicola Willis
Departments will need to manage cost increases within budgets.
Oranga Tamariki scraps 337 service contracts, recovers $22m in funding, citing ‘under-delivery’
The minister claims there are no cuts to frontline roles.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell blocks Labour MP from visiting Auckland station
In Opposition, the now-minister said such a move was petulant and vindictive.
Former Elizabeth Kerekere staffer working for Darleen Tana
The ex-Green turned independent MP is rumoured to be aiding Tana in fight with Greens.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve better
OPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.
'Not too bothered': Mitchell insists police recruitment goal achievable as Western Australia misses target
The Australian state couldn't recruit half of its desired number by the deadline.
Act MP Karen Chhour's response to Speaker Gerry Brownlee addressing bullying concerns
Act MP Karen Chhour speaks after Speaker Gerry Brownlee addresses concerns about personal attacks and bullying of her and other MPs. Video / Claire Trevett
Starship Hospital leaders say Treaty repeal law will make their job harder
The 7AA repeal would have direct impact on the hospital floor, Starship directors say.
Govt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealed
National had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 2024