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'Struggling with its identity': Police boss offers blunt assessment of police college culture

The email followed Herald revelations that some police applicants bypassed fitness tests.

Govt warned Te Pūkenga de-merger would lead to more people on Jobseeker for longer

Advice suggested fewer people on a Jobseeker benefit would move into study.

Auckland's big debate: Why we're planning for 2 million homes

OPINION: The new housing rules and news from the election campaigns under way in Auckland.

Samoa's political history: How Samoa’s leaders shaped its political landscape

Samoa's elections are set for August 29 with six parties participating.

Editorial: NZ can dramatically increase funding for vital drugs

OPINION: It just needs to prioritise people's health and make budget cuts in other areas.

The conversation employees can soon have with each other, without getting punished by their boss

A new law will let employees take action against their bosses.

Bryce Wilkinson: Impressive evidence from Italy on the importance of clear laws

OPINION: New Zealand could save $20 billion a year with clearer laws.

Just over 40 jobs to go at EIT in restructure

Cuts necessary as Eastern Institute of Technology returns to independence, it says.

Higher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long Covid

Some tough political choices will need to be made.

Density rules to be scrapped for hundreds of thousands of Auckland homes

'Special character' designation will also disappear in parts of the city under a new plan.

'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled today

The Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform.

Auckland nurses urge Govt action as ED wait times worsen

North Shore EDs have been at 200% capacity, with patients being treated in corridors.

Christopher Luxon speaks with Mike Hosking

Christopher Luxon speaks with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking. Video / Newstalk ZB

Concerns amid continued delays on hiring Auckland Future Fund investment manager

Auckland Councillor Chris Darby expresses frustrations about the $1.3 billion fund not being invested in global markets in a Governing Body meeting on July 31, 2025.

Seymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rules

The Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.

Letters: Do those who manage rugby want to see a crowd?

OPINION: Decision-makers did do what they thought right at that time during Covid.