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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'.

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.'

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.

Parliament sets itself free, and gives security guards greater powers

Parliament, not the Government, will decide how much money it needs.

Focus Live: Question Time

Question Time live from Wellington.

'Targets save lives': Health Minister details plan to improve healthcare system

Shane Reti reveals the plan to meet his health targets, which were announced in March.

GP practices lay complaint with Commerce Commision over ‘unfair’ and ‘illegal’ contracts

The General Practice Owners Association says underfunding primary care is bad for all New Zealanders.

Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour

Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour’s new Ministry for Regulation. Video / Mark Mitchell

'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures

The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.

Government cost-cutting leaving New Zealand open to terrorism, Muslim group says

Group says Government must rethink deprioritising, defunding national security framework.

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.

Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses

Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.

Taste of democracy revealed: Hawke’s Bay big winner in new Parliament wine contract

Four of the seven chosen wines come from Hawke's Bay.

A Du Val business valued at $431m? Receiver notes no independent valuation

No external valuation to show one entity was worth $431m, according to new PwC report.

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.'

$255m investment to strengthen Gisborne's vulnerable roading network

Mayor Stoltz thanks Govt for investment, highlighting cyclone damage.

Northport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvement

Rosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.