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OPINION: The RBNZ is akin to a sports team without a coach.
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Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
‘Time has arrived’ for capital gains tax, says ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Watson made clear she was opposed to any tax on unrealised gains.
Richard Prebble: How government policy failures created today’s gangs
OPINION: Prison is the gangs' recruitment centre. Govts start the recruitment process.
Back to the office: Business leader calls for Auckland workers to return to CBD
The Prime Minister wants stricter working-from-home rules. Should Auckland follow suit?
Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeill
OPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.
The $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that cheque
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
Govt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11k
The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Letters: Health NZ v nurses – what's really up with staffing levels?
OPINION: Also in today's letters – climate policy, speed limits and sentencing reforms.
Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
New sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealed
The Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.
The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes
The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.
Youth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilot
The Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.
'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures
The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.
PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death
The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.
Political leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?
Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
Nats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas Coughlan
OPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.
Rotorua Canopy Tours on two alternatives to the tourist levy hike
OPINION: Tourism and tourists need to give back.
Under the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?
Public Service Commissioner: Top job still vacant a year on
It's been a year since the head of the public service announced he would retire.
Letters: Delays seeing a doctor; an Auckland Māori attraction for tourists
OPINION: 'We are stuck with a waka that goes in circles.'
Editorial: The GP crisis and the patients left out in the cold
OPINION: 'The drip is turning to a trickle, which threatens to become a torrent.'
Govt has a hospital-sized hole in its transport plan
Where will the billions for the National Land Transport Programme come from?
'Should not have been said': Peters sides with Collins over Jones' 'communist' judge remark
Winston Peters has made his thoughts clear.
Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan
The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.
Revealed: Why elective surgeries are cancelled at late notice
Health Minister Shane Reti asked top-level officials to provide a briefing on the issue.
Letters: How PM can honour Kīngi Tūheitia; motorway speed limits
OPINION: 'Business and political leaders just don't get it.'
Editorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengers
OPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.
Tonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands Forum
The PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.
'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciary
It comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.