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.
'People care so much about this business.'
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
The Government has announced urgent changes to the recreational use of nitrous oxide.
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OPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
OPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.
'It’s a slap in the face': Lake Alice survivor
Current trends suggest one million people will speak te reo in 15 years' time.
Jackson says outrageous claims are made in Māori Language Week
The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
The first charter schools are set to open in 2025 with the application process now open.
Pair to meet the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ meeting.
The document she gave to health officials argued for tobacco tax cuts.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.
Tama Potaka speaks Māori at every opportunity
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
OPINION: Legislative intervention shows Parliament taking its role seriously.
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.
It's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.
Japan's Ambassador warned high prices were squeezing big investors.
Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.
OPINION: Also in today's letters – climate policy, speed limits and sentencing reforms.
Labour MPs deny manoeuvres are afoot as Hipkins goes to the UK.
OPINION: Inequities for Māori and Pasifika will not go away.
OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'
The Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.
David Seymour says Act's education schools are helping Māori flourish.
The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.
The Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.