Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
There's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.
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PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
Back to the office: Business leader calls for Auckland workers to return to CBD
The Prime Minister wants stricter working-from-home rules. Should Auckland follow suit?
Cooking skills added to community work sentences
Offenders in Whangārei enjoy learning how to cook.
Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
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PM orders public servants back to office
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Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeill
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Why Fletcher Building needs $700m in extra capital
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Child poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024
New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.
'Number one thing on my mind’: Greg Foran reveals Air NZ’s reputation score
'People care so much about this business.'
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
The $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that cheque
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
Nang ban: Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to prison
The Government has announced urgent changes to the recreational use of nitrous oxide.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
Fran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plans
OPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.
Foreshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costs
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
Matthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loom
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Survivor says ballot system for Abuse in Care apology events would be 'insulting'
'It’s a slap in the face': Lake Alice survivor
Is Aotearoa on track for a million te reo speakers by 2040?
Current trends suggest one million people will speak te reo in 15 years' time.
Some of the Māori Language rhetoric is just lip service minus lips and service - Jackson
Jackson says outrageous claims are made in Māori Language Week
Govt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11k
The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
'Petrified they'll succeed': Seymour blasts teacher unions worried about charter schools
The first charter schools are set to open in 2025 with the application process now open.
McClay to meet Aussie counterpart in Rotorua
Pair to meet the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ meeting.
Chief Ombudsman criticises Minister Costello over withholding tobacco documents
The document she gave to health officials argued for tobacco tax cuts.
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
Opinion: Is it time we called the coalition government’s policies 'austerity'?
OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.
I speak Māori everywhere I can and encourage others to do the same - Potaka
Tama Potaka speaks Māori at every opportunity
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.