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How many years will NZ be in deficit? Treasury to reveal updated forecast
Will spending cuts alone get the books back into surplus?
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
Why curriculum changes could ignite cultural controversies in NZ
Teachers worry about public and political interference in curriculum rewrites.
'This is a win-win': Health Minister Shane Reti cheers new child health unit
The Whangārei Hospital rebuild is still on-track, providing more beds than first modelled.
Why 49 roles are being cut at the Māori-Crown relations office
Te Arawhiti shifts focus, saves 44 roles by transferring them to Te Puni Kōkiri.
Karen Chhour: Why young offenders need real chances, not political games
OPINION: We should be honest and realistic about the programme’s outcomes.
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.
Willow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategy
OPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.
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.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Government caution on Kiwibank capitalisation a win – for now
OPINION: Why seeking local private investment in Kiwibank is a win for the Govt – for now.
Letters: Memo to bootcamp critics – progress requires trial and error
OPINION: 'Expecting a 100% performance rate from any new initiative ... is naive.'
Government's climate plan hits some targets, misses others
The Climate Change Minister is bullish about his Government's chances.
Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.
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'.
Government inches towards Kiwibank part-privatisation
The capitalisation measures are intended to boost competition.
Sustainable Foods owes the government $1.4m as potential buyer locked in
Sustainable Foods went into liquidation in August, now it owes the Crown $1.4 million.
Letters: Don't let Auckland Airport proceeds become council piggy bank
OPINION: 'Is NZ a First World country? I wonder.'
Bruce Cotterill: Health system in crisis - the need for radical change
Why New Zealand’s health outcomes are declining despite funding boost.
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.
Crown to Ngāpuhi: We're not forcing hāpu to negotiate mandates
Te Arawhiti updates on Ngāpuhi settlement, emphasising hāpu-centric negotiations.
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.
Govt ministries clash with report on treatment of disabled children
Govt accepts 12 recommendations, pledges to improve care at Hikitia Te Wairua facility.
Editorial: Do public servants really not deserve Christmas?
OPINION: Grinchy spending cuts mean no Christmas do for many employed by the Government.
Staff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps in
Additional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.
Spending cuts will help growth; tax system unfair on workers – Treasury
The new Treasury Secretary noted New Zealand's lack of a tax on capital gains was unusual.