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Roger Partridge: How asset recycling could solve NZ's infrastructure woes

OPINION: New Zealand faces a $210 billion infrastructure deficit with ageing systems.

No 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – review

Oranga Tamariki is also still refusing to provide details about alleged reoffending.

No safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powers

Officials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.

Minister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting

Facial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?

Driver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight tests

The changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.

Senior MP Willie Jackson says Labour Govt should've taken GST off meat

Labour proposed removing GST from fruit and vegetables ahead of the 2023 election.

Peters condemns 'hysterical' language used by Luxon in Trump tariff talks

It's the latest example of the pair being at odds over how to respond to Trump's tariffs.

What South Island's first 110km/h zone means for commuters

The speed limit applies to a 17.7km stretch from Curletts Road to Weedons Road.

Public Defence Service overhaul raises concerns about miscarriages of justice

The PSA questions how many lawyers will replace those potentially being laid off.

Opinion: Markets face uncertain year after volatile first quarter

OPINION: The S&P 500 fell 4.6% in March, its biggest drop since 2022.

Editorial: A meaningless sporting summer, it’s just not cricket

OPINION: What happened to our summer game this season?

Editorial: We escaped Trump’s Liberation Day hurt locker ... for now

OPINION: Of greater concern now is suppressed consumer demand for all exports.

‘Attack on tenants’: 673 jobs to go at Kāinga Ora

The housing agency will shed 673 roles, 195 of which are currently vacant.

Auckland Airport charges: Global airline group IATA calls for ‘urgent change’

A blame game over prices isn't good enough for Kiwi flyers, a consumer group says.

Zelenskyy pushes for more sanctions in call with Luxon

Ukraine's President also spoke about joint efforts to ensure security for his country.

Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting

The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.