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Labour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decision
It follows a ruling on Tuesday night.
Watch: Govt grilled after key questions on new ferries left unanswered
A cost blowout forced the cancellation of project started under the Labour Government.
Speaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefit
An expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.
Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.
Police Minister’s boy racer crackdown not this year, Labour says 'another broken promise'
The minister says it's been more 'complex' than expected.
Public servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cuts
An internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.
PM clarifies boot camp youth could be in facility for longer under legislation
The Prime Minister has had to clarify his comments.
Government inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisation
The capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.
Watch: 'Not good enough' – Govt moves on banking sector to improve competition
Christopher Luxon: ‘In short, we want to disrupt the status quo.’
Letters: Don't let Auckland Airport proceeds become council piggy bank
OPINION: 'Is NZ a First World country? I wonder.'
Canterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News Update
The fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.
Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.
NZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debts
The transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.
Govt target to train 500 new police officers could miss deadline – police
The target's timeline was a source of tension within the coalition at one point.
Editorial: Do public servants really not deserve Christmas?
OPINION: Grinchy spending cuts mean no Christmas do for many employed by the Government.
Spending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – Treasury
The new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.
Letters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lacking
OPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'
Council to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functions
The two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.
CEO pay: Highest-paid public sector bosses revealed
Ranking: best paid bosses in the public sector
PM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'
Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.
Simon Wilson: There's a job for Luxon if they make Kiwi version of The Office
OPINION: The Government celebrates getting things done but is that really what it's doing?
ACC privacy breaches: Bosses grilled in scrutiny week at Parliament
Daily meetings and ability to unsend emails used in bid to stop breaches, ACC chief says.
Pharmac minister, chair refuse to express confidence in CEO Sarah Fitt
The revelation came amid a scrappy start to Parliament's second scrutiny week.
Letters: The regions need abysmal Air NZ to be reliable
OPINION: 'Our death toll would have been much higher under a different system.'
Chris Hipkins speaks at close of Labour’s annual conference
Leader Chris Hipkins addressed Labour Party members at his party’s annual conference in Christchurch, as the party inches closer to campaigning. Video / NZ Herald
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks to media following conference speech in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits of the Healthy Homes Initiative
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti details the benefits derived from the Healthy Homes Initiative, which has led to fewer hospitalisations and better school attendance.
Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
The initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks in Ashburton after first Royal Commission Covid-19 report
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks in Ashburton after first Royal Commission Covid-19 report. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: Minister's promise of better Māori health outcomes faces reality check
OPINION: Shane Reti's promise falters amid ongoing staff cuts.
Editorial: Ok for cops to walk in a Rainbow Parade, but not the Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi?
OPINION: Mark Mitchell's hardline approach is great for headlines but not practical.