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NZ house building costs drop for first time in 12 years: 'eased the pressure'

Decline followed a huge surge in building consents as well as a post-pandemic rush.

Opinion: Size matters – why new housing rules risk cheap builds, shoebox apartments

OPINION: Will removing minimum dwelling sizes result in poor-quality housing? Yes.

NZ First questions whether Aratere ran aground after autopilot was left on

Maritime New Zealand says 'conjecture' around the cause of the incident is unhelpful.

'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader says

John Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.

Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice

OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.

Brown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closer

Auckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?

'Confusing as hell': PSA criticises Govt position on te reo Māori

Some departments have already changed their names but it's unclear if others will follow.

NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail

The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.

Editorial: KiwiRail bosses jump ship as ferry future hangs in the balance

Who will run the Interislander ferry service in the years to come?

Govt introduces standardised testing in primary schools

The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.

Māori TV braces for budget cutbacks

The Whakaata Māori restructure comes before a funding cut.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora

OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'

Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry

While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.

Finance Minister unreceptive to calls for new finance monitoring unit

New Zealand warned it's not immune from the risk that Budgets start lacking credibility.

Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale

OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.

Property Insider: Insolvent modular apartment-builder owes $51.7m

A modular housing project has a big financial fallout, liquidators picking up the pieces.

Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'

Law and order will be the Government's focus.

Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans

Contracts are due to be signed-off in August.