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'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debate
The issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.
Non-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translator
One doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.
Watch: Seymour clashes with iwi leader in first Treaty Principles Bill debate
Act leader says NZ has not been this divided since the 1981 Springboks tour.
Editorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratings
OPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.
Watch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
Audrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raid
OPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.
Act leader will go head-to-head with Ngāti Toa leader in Treaty debate
David Seymour and Helmet Modlik to have a 'conversation' on the principles bill.
Mood of the Boardroom: Seymour strikes right note with CEOs
But there are some concerns, including over the Act leader’s new Ministry of Regulation.
Watch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the Government
New Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.
Charter schools: Education union changes rules, David Seymour calls it a ‘come to Jesus moment’
The PPTA says the move is in response to provision in new legislation.
Katherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral term
OPINION: Three years barely enough time for new govt to get important changes introduced.
Costello’s tobacco tax cut plan stalled
Costello's excise tax cut fails as IQOS device is withdrawn due to new regulations.
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
Labour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apology
Damien O'Connor's post has since been removed.
David Seymour’s charter schools: Half of applications unlikely to proceed
First charter schools set to open early next year.
Shane Te Pou: Time for our Koru Club Prime Minister to deliver
OPINION: For all the bragging, Luxon has come away empty-handed.
Claire Trevett: Willis and Seymour tackle the evils of staying at home
Climate strikes and teacher-only days are no excuses for missing school, Seymour says.
Seymour slams climate strike protest, urges schools to throw book at truant pupils
"If they want to make real change in the world, they need to turn up to school."
Audrey Young: Labour's howls of protest have a whiff of hypocrisy
OPINION: If only the Opposition had practised what they preached when they were in charge.
Seymour says parents could face prosecution for kids' truancy
The Associate Education Minister announces a new scheme to tackle a 'truancy crisis'.
Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good
OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
David Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’
First charter schools are expected to open early next year.
Act concerned by university's travel funding guidelines
AUT's policy gives academics who identify as Māori and Pasifika preference.
Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
'Petrified they'll succeed': Seymour blasts teacher unions worried about charter schools
The first charter schools are set to open in 2025 with the application process now open.
Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions
Schools face losing contracts if they fail to reach minimum standards.
Audrey Young: The tsunami of policies aimed at Māori
OPINION: Māori claim to have been 'thrown under the bus' by the Government. Here's how.
Editorial: Basing healthcare on need is right, but equity also needs urgent attention
OPINION: Inequities for Māori and Pasifika will not go away.
Charter schools: Seymour says Act is at heart of helping Māori language flourish
David Seymour says Act's education schools are helping Māori flourish.