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Luxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s

The Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ Herald

Luxon holds stand-up after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s

The Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ Herald

Act triggers rarely used coalition clause amid row with National on firearms registry

It's only been invoked a small number of times.

Police goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikely

A new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.

Swift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for police

Boy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.

Nadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan properties

New builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.

'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped

'Money is more important to them than women.'

'Crisis': Labour's new tech spokesman on the digital challenge

Reuben Davidson criticises funding cuts in science and innovation.

Roger Partridge: Policy whiplash risks eroding NZ's investment stability

OPINION: Policy unpredictability is now seen as a genuine investment risk.

Richard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeper

OPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.

Phil O'Reilly: $12b defence plan a chance for NZ tech growth

OPINION: It's an opportunity to improve the prospects of our domestic businesses.

Pharmac culture review finds 'reset' needed, staff doubt it's possible

Sarah Fitt resigned as Pharmac chief executive earlier this year.

Seymour sides with banks after 'disappointing' advice from Regulation Ministry

The ministry said banking rules were not out of line – Seymour and the banks disagreed.

'No interference': Minister on defensive after police announce audit over fitness test breaches

An audit will review applications over six months for further breaches.

'Every life matters': Covid inquiry urges last-minute public input

Chairman Grant Illingworth urges sharing experiences to get a fuller pandemic picture.

Fran O'Sullivan: NZ's careful dance with US and China amid trade tensions

OPINION: Politicians are being exceptionally careful not to call out Trump.