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Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown on Wellington City Council
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Local Government Minister Simeon Brown commenting on Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
Future management of 'two waters' in Waipā still being reviewed
Waipa District Council's Dawn Inglis said the CCO is about “how we manage debt"
'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington council
The PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.
Old RSA will be turned into new Papakura courthouse
The project is in the Government’s fast-track list of developments.
Editorial: There's only one poll that counts
OPINION: Polls are only a snapshot in time, but can underline mistakes.
'A shambles': Nicola Willis says Govt watching Wellington City Council very closely
The Finance Minister says the council doesn't appear to be very functional.
Luxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political poll
The poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.
Waitangi Tribunal Claim Wai 2500 draws to a close in Whakatane
Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry draws to a close in Whakatāne.
Gisborne businesses' positive response to potential skilled worker residency changes
Immigration minister told work residency changes are on the right track.
New foreign investment fund aimed at people with more than 'a lousy $20m', says Winston Peters
'The economy is going to be strengthened by foreign investment.'
'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposed
Cabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.
Letters: The costly fiasco of GP funding, Samoa deserves Manawanui compo
OPINION: 'General practice is struggling for funding and therefore for staff.'
Defence Force prioritises fuel tank removal from sunken HMNZS Manawanui
Oil leaks from HMNZS Manawanui; recovery team prioritises removing fuel tanks.
Watch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane Jones
Winston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".
Winston Peters harassed by protestors at NZ First Conference
Protestors interrupted Winston Peters speech at the NZ First Party Conference this afternoon in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
Hauraki Gulf plan: More protection, but Govt allows fishing
Hauraki Gulf Forum warns new bill threatens decades of protection efforts.
Justice Minister open to proposals as court delays impact families
One barrister says the court delays are hurting people.
On top of the world, and the hill: The community that moved due to climate change
The relocation project began in 2018, driven by Hawke's Bay's increasingly unstable coast.
Judith Collins on her multiple roles in the Government
Cabinet Minister Judith Collins talks to Audrey Young about her multiple roles in the Government.
Editorial: When smoke gets in your eyes – Time for Casey Costello to go
OPINION: The minister has shown she is not acting in the best interests of public health.
$1.2m per apartment: New Kāinga Ora build part of billion dollar scandal, developer says
Ockham Residential developer says cost of public housing builds is national embarrassment.
New Zealand First conference kicks off
Winston Peters makes the opening speech at the New Zealand First conference in Hamilton
NZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024
Taxpayers' Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
Seabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a year
It comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
'Disabled lives matter': Disability sector changes protested in Whangārei
About 100 people attended the Whangārei protest against Government changes.
Matthew Hooton: NZ First celebrates strongest position this century
OPINION: Labour voters and senior figures are being targeted to jump ship.
Golden girls Lisa Carrington and Tara Vaughan reunited
Dame Lisa Carrington hands Tara Vaughan a university gong.
Food Hubs are struggling to keep up with growing demands
A third of Food Hubs’ monthly recipients are seeking help for the first time.
Ethnic symposium takes centre stage at the Cordis
Ethnic Communities Minister Melissa Lee is building a big ethnic base.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary
OPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.