Te reo Māori in public sector Waitangi Tribunal inquiry starts
The Tauranga-based iwi had been inundated with support since lodging its application.
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Offshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.
Ministry of Justice proposes over 150 job cuts
The Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.
Debate intensifies over Māori rights and Treaty Principles Bill amid call for a separate Parliament
There has been outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori.
Number of frontline police from Budget boost an illusion – Police Association
The funding for 500 new cops will actually result in only 300, the association says.
Ministry for the Environment to cut 303 jobs
The environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.
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GCSB takeover continues, under-reporting dogs stats.
Nicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs Govt
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs
The promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.
Union files legal action against Ministry of Education over job cuts
A total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.
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The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
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Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Govt must focus on reviving productive sector instead of sacking people - Max Whitehead
Opinion: The Government's use of contractors is often cynical - and unhelpful.
Editorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leader
OPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.
Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
Watch: Why the Budget is important to Gen-Z and what they'd like to see in it
What do young adults in New Zealand want to see addressed? We asked them.
Claire Trevett: Willis' game of good and bad numbers as Budget reckoning looms
OPINION: The Budget will be a tally of promises kept and broken.
Public service cuts becoming clear as Nicola Willis forecasts ‘frontline’ Budget
Almost 4000 roles would be cut as part of the Government's aim to reduce spending.
Luxon and Willis speak ahead of their 'careful' Budget, 240-plus savings initiatives
The Finance Minister is promising the tax cuts won't be inflationary.
'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track bill
It comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.
'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences
'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?
Liam Dann: Never mind the numbers, what's the Budget vibe going to be?
OPINION: A Budget preview that ignores the numbers and looks at the vibe of the thing.
Labour alleges Budget leak forced Govt to quickly axe first home grant
Labour alleges the Government scrambled to kill the scheme after a Budget leak.
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
New Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.
Budget 2024: Can Govt deliver its tax cut promise without borrowing?
The coalition Government’s first Budget is out on May 30.
Voters back spending cuts to fund tax plan
Voters from across the political spectrum want spending cuts to fund tax plans.
NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
A Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.
Claire Trevett: National MP David MacLeod comes a cropper to paperwork, will it hurt him much?
OPINION: MacLeod was on a fast track to be a minister - until his paperwork went awry.
Audrey Young: The best of a boring bunch of pre-Budget speeches
OPINION: Also in today's politics briefing - MP David MacLeod's donations drama.
Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets
Previous Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.
Public sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to go
NZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.