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The conversation employees can soon have with each other, without getting punished by their boss

A new law will let employees take action against their bosses.

Richard Prebble: Labour's silence a strategy for winning, not governing

OPINION: National can't run on its own record, but has nothing to attack Labour on.

Rotorua fights for slice of online gambling profits for the community

The Govt's gambling bill is seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding.

Higher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long Covid

Some tough political choices will need to be made.

Concerns amid continued delays on hiring Auckland Future Fund investment manager

Auckland Councillor Chris Darby expresses frustrations about the $1.3 billion fund not being invested in global markets in a Governing Body meeting on July 31, 2025.

Letters: Do those who manage rugby want to see a crowd?

OPINION: Decision-makers did do what they thought right at that time during Covid.

Seymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rules

The Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.

'Privilege is not a dirty word': What will private schools be spending extra government money on?

St Cuthbert's College will receive an estimated $1.6m subsidy.

Editorial: Northland is often our forgotten region, now it needs our help

OPINION: There has been a spike in violent crime in Northland this year, straining police.

Luxon, Albanese talks focus on lifting living standards

The New Zealand PM said transtasman relations are as strong as they've ever been.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.

Swarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas

'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'

Airports tell Government to stop interfering

Airlines are pressuring the Government to pick on airports, Wellington CEO says.

Government spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – Treasury

A new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.

How Govt is preparing to ditch the petrol tax and move all cars to road user charges

Ministers want it to be like paying for Netflix.

Simon Wilson: Why National's got the country and itself into such a mess

OPINION: National either knows what it's doing or it doesn't, but the outcome is the same.