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Cabinet blocks Bishop's plan to zone for 540,000 new Auckland homes
Housing Minister Chris Bishop's audacious proposal for new housing was overruled.
'How would I know?': Green MP can't back up claim person jailed for $12 theft
It appears she doesn't know if it's true.
Greenfield Model: Minister announces home owner levy to fund housing developments
The Government would lend at competitive interest rates during early stage of project.
Social groups respond to Green MP saying they told her of police throwing away homeless items
The Sallies say they would raise any concerns with police directly.
Audrey Young: MP’s crazy cop comments set to clobber the Greens, Labour
OPINION: Tamatha Paul has badly misread her own constituency.
Ministry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved
The complaints were not about Mark Patterson.
‘Window dressing’? Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?
Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.
Editorial: Another head-scratching comment from a Green MP
OPINION: We know increased police visibility deters antisocial behaviour and crime.
'Not Kiwi behaviour': Backlash at Tamaki's 'fearmongering' over PM's India trip
The Destiny Church leader accused Luxon of 'betrayal'.
Watch: 'Real questions' - Fa'anānā Efeso Collins’ wife seeks answers to death
'I have some very real questions about whether Efeso’s death could have been prevented.'
Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts
Judges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.
Henare apologises after powerful committee reports on his actions during Treaty Principles vote
Privileges Committee says the Labour MP's haka did not amount to contempt.
Green MP under fire for ‘nonsense’ police comments
The MP says she's had 'nothing but complaints' about police beat patrols.
Simon Wilson: The real reasons for Winston Peters' war on wokeness
OPINION: The war on wokeness is one of Donald Trump's special gifts to this country.
Winston Peters on his secret to survival
Audrey Young talks to Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Video / Mark Mitchell
The secret of survival – Winston Peters is set to turn 80
Winston Peters was given a surprise gift by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Editorial: Finally, a plan to fix our broken RMA
OPINION: The RMA has represented the worst of this country’s bad regulation.
Tama Potaka changes tune
Tama Potaka changes his tune on being unaware Treaty Principles removed from new Resource Management Act replacement.
‘The first I’ve heard of it’ Tama Potaka unaware Treaty principles removed from new RMA
Cabinet was briefed on the change, but Potaka, a Cabinet minister, was unaware.
Proposed changes to electorate boundaries
Representation Commission chairman Judge Kevin Kelly on proposed electorate boundaries changes. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged
One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.
Revealed: The electorates proposed to be abolished, renamed
Other electorate changes have also been announced.
Christopher Luxon says old fast-track provisions were ‘insanely stupid’
The Prime Minister yesterday unveiled a Resource Management Act reboot.
Bonfire of the authorities: How Govt's planning reforms will impact councils - and you
The Government promises to dramatically liberalise planning rules.
Editorial: One specialist goes on leave and the health system cracks appear
OPINION: Our health system, including children's palliative care, has been neglected.
Revealed: Peters hadn’t directed ministry to roll back DEI policies despite opposition
He hadn't sent instructions before launching his new bill.
Justice, Police Ministers asked for solutions to tackle near doubling of meth use in past year
A drugs in wastewater report shows a 96 percent increase in methamphetamine consumption.
Government unveils new Resource Management Act system
The new system includes two Acts, focusing on land use and environmental protection, with standardised zoning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Luxon reveals major reform to replace 'broken' system
The Prime Minister is expected to speak to media at 4pm on the Resource Management Act.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon and Chris Bishop hold post-Cabinet press conference
Georgina Campbell: Looming ferry decision one of the most significant for coalition Govt
ANALYSIS: Shipyards will soon be shortlisted and detailed ship specifications revealed.