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'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts

The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.

Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed

Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty

OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.

Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate

OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.

Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification

Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.

Hipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalition

Hipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.

Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues

OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.

Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story

Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.

Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards

Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.

Government's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per year

And the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.

Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab

Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.

'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict

Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.

'Lower prices': Govt's next steps on supermarket shake-up

The Government has met with major and smaller supermarket operators.

IRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promise

Significant lags in data are contributing to the issue.