The Regulatory Standards Bill is a 'constitutional straitjacket', its critics say
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OPINION: Here’s to a new year – and better decision-making
'Grow a pair': Behind the scenes of the battle over transgender inclusion in community sports
Chris Bishop said he was keeping a 'watching brief' on the issue. A flood of emails ensued
NZ in talks with Five Eyes over criminal data sharing
New Zealand in talks with Five Eyes on sharing citizens' criminal data.
Government debt’s whopper increase sparks warning from S&P Global Ratings
Demand for bonds may well stay strong, but there's a catch.
Editorial: Is this minimum wage increase good news to anyone?
OPINION: A fulltime minimum wage worker will be $235 a year worse off in real terms – CTU.
Inside the coalition: the frictions, the power brokers and what they really think about each other
Working with NZ First is 'like a dream' but Act is another story, insiders say.
Barely alive in 2025: Treasury’s grim diagnosis
Treasury shows the books will be in the red for the rest of the decade.
No surplus in sight: Creative accounting used to mask deterioration in Govt books
Debt issuance is expected to rise by more than expected.
Editorial: Rail Minister is never going to be railroaded
OPINION: Peters has long been a tough interview subject.
Will Govt 'shift goalposts' on surplus, 2025 cuts details revealed
Ministers have looked at changing the surplus measure and have begun 2025 cuts programme.
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
Nicola Willis likely to exceed target for reducing consultant spending, saving $800m
The Government set a target of reducing spending by $400m a year.
Third bootcamp youth charged, OT limiting updates amid 'public scrutiny' on offenders
It says the offenders are facing 'public scrutiny'.
Hefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three years
The Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.
Editorial: Govt's Kiwibank move a good step in the right direction
OPINION: Ultimately, a public listing may be needed for it to reach a competitive scale.
Opinion: Ferry flop - Govt reveals it still hasn't sorted its ship out
OPINION: What has the Govt been doing in the year since it cancelled the mega-ferries?
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.'
Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.
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.