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Calls for true equality grow as systemic privilege persists in NZ's institutions and culture.
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The Government has committed funding to the sector in an effort to support future plans.
Will Govt 'shift goalposts' on surplus, 2025 cuts details revealed
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'World's cold wallet': NZ fintech launches $100m crypto fund
Māori-led fintech launches NZ's first crypto fund, aiming for $100m in year one.
Science body urges PM to reconsider cuts to research funding
Royal Society Te Apārangi weighs in on Govt-ordered cuts to humanities research grants.
Te Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations
'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'
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GNS job cuts: Emergency management bosses told of 'significant risks' for natural hazards watchdog
Cost-cutting GNS Science shake-up sparked worries within NZ's emergency management agency.
‘Nothing but rumour and doubt’: Scientists hit out at Govt secrecy over sector reforms
A scientists’ coalition has hit out at Govt silence regarding a long-planned sector reset.
Opinion: 'Ghost guns' to gangs' – 5 lessons from Canada for NZ firearms reform
OPINION: Both countries view firearms as a privilege, not a right.
New family and sexual violence action plan released by Government
The plan details seven key areas of focus.
Steven Joyce: How political bottlenecks stalled Kiwirail's ferry plans
OPINION: Ferry saga shows politicians should be kept from commercial decision-making.
'Significant impact': Health NZ confirms nearly 600 voluntary redundancies amid job cuts
Health NZ confirms 600 staff are taking voluntary redundancy amid major job cut proposals.
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.
What Tipene's return as a charter school means for South Auckland
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Analysis: What does 'rail-enabled' ferries mean and can KiwiRail survive without them?
KiwiRail has changed its tune as to how its freight business might be affected.
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
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Watch: Christopher Luxon takes talkback calls on Newstalk ZB
It's been one of the coalition Government’s more challenging weeks in office.
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.
Matthew Hooton: Government gets fast-track reform right
OPINION: Expect a construction boom with less risk of corruption than feared.
Nicola Willis likely to exceed target for reducing consultant spending, saving $800m
The Government set a target of reducing spending by $400m a year.
'Huge day': First iwi-council pact in Northland
Ngāti Hine and NRC sign historic resource management agreement at Otiria Marae.
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.
'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty Bill
TRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.
Iwi Chairs appeal to King Charles over Treaty of Waitangi concerns
Forum warns King Charles: 'Ensure the Government respects its honourable partner role.'
Cultural issues at Fire and Emergency NZ and replacement ferries due in 2029 | NZ Herald News Update
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Willow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategy
OPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.