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Govt to propose more concerts at Eden Park after review warns Auckland risks missing out on $432m

A review has recommended increasing the limit on concerts at stadium.

Measles outbreak could go on for 40 weeks if contact tracing fails – Ayesha Verrall

Labour’s health spokeswoman says NZ is in the critical phase of containing the disease.

NZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks use

Only council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.

Education leaders vow to uphold Te Tiriti despite Govt’s Treaty clause removal

Education Minister Erica Stanford says Treaty duties sit with the Crown.

Te Pāti Māori not ruling out triggering twin byelections as it considers expelling ‘rogue MPs’

Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he was awaiting decisions from the party's national council.

'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rents

National rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.

Erica Stanford: Why I'm removing Treaty rules for schools

OPINION: The move reverses a 2020 change.

Rawiri Waititi blames ‘two rogue MPs’ for Te Pāti Māori rifts, confirms expulsion being considered

One of the MPs has responded with a brief but blunt statement.

Trump threatens to cut aid and go ‘guns-a-blazing’ in Nigeria

Military action would trigger 'religious and ethnic crisis', warns senator.

Connor Sharp: This Government's legacy for transport in Auckland

OPINION: Auckland Transport says raised speed limits could cost 564 lives in 10 years.

Mayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highway

The Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.

InfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's Simplicity

Company to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.

Foreshore and seabed: ‘Exhausted’ Sth Isl group sent back to court after customary rights win

The Government says MACA changes were not a decision made lightly.

Principal claims ministry 'threatened' to withhold new classrooms over zoning stand-off

The ministry says zoning ensures every local child can attend their area school.

Government announces 140 new hospital beds

They will open alongside a new unit at Hawke's Bay Hospital in 2026.

'Poor judgment': Labour slams Seymour's media event at measles testing site

Some close contacts at the school were already in quarantine.