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Audrey Young: If Seymour can't stop dissing the boss, he shouldn't be Deputy PM
OPINION: Act's leader is pushing his luck over the Treaty principles bill.
Koroneihana: 'We need to focus on getting in the waka and working together'
King Tūheitia uses his coronation celebrations to call New Zealanders as one.
'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns Ombudsman
Boshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.
Winston Peters casts doubt on PM's position on Treaty Principles Bill
The Deputy Prime Minister has muddied the waters on the Treaty Principles Bill debate.
Seymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cuts
More than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.
Opinion: Act's Treaty Principles Bill is like Trump's Mexican wall
OPINION: The proposed bill is set to divide and ultimately keep some people out.
Editorial: The Tainui one-two - Tuku Morgan and Rahui Papa - is a Māori knockout combo
OPINION: Christopher Luxon entered the marae knowing what the reception would be.
Watch live: Question Time as Seymour fires back over Treaty Principles Bill
Act leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.
Māori have a completely different view of family from non-Māori - Anaru Eketone
OPINION: Whakapapa ties Māori together as a family and community.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'
‘Be a gang member or be a dad’: Man saved his life by joining a gym, not the Mob
Devlin Rodgers could have joined the gang but weighed up his life's choices instead.
Editorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potato
OPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?
Shane Te Pou: Govt needs to shoot down McKee’s AR-15 agenda
OPINION: An AR-15 style rifle transforms a lone loser into a bringer of mass death.
'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles Bill
The tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.
'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications received
Funding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says sorry - again
The Invercargill mayor has made his second public apology.
What’s for lunch? Samples of new healthy school lunches revealed
Lunches are expected to be delivered at $3 per meal.
Teen pulls out of boot camp pilot after two weeks
Boot camp pilot includes military drills, daily routines, and therapeutic sessions.
The Treaty talk an expert worried about for 8 months and why the Govt is going 'too far'
An incident at Ōkāhu Bay left an indelible mark on the young Claudia Orange.
Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
State school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schools
Cabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
Seymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big Pharma
Analysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.
Police Association pens open letter to PM over consultation processes for gun law changes
Group says it is most concerned about the upcoming Firearms Registry review.
Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards
OPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.
Thomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by race
Opinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.
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.'
Oranga Tamariki told to address youth offending
It is one of five new instructions to Oranga Tamariki by Children’s Minister Karen Chhour.
Power price spikes: Government calls for energy data
Associate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.
'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.
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.