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Councillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoric
Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.
Wairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residents
The review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.
Service cuts ‘would make a broken system very much worse’: Alzheimers NZ
How will New Zealand handle the growing numbers of dementia cases?
Coalition Government's 'anti-Māori agenda' slammed
Indigenous leaders around the world call for the Treaty to be respected.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the Party's tax policies
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to the media on the party's tax policies. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death
The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health system
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?
Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Donald Trump interview on 9/11 anniversary found in Whakaata Māori vault
The interview on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks is replayed.
'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
Editorial: Seymour has a goliath task to get his Treaty Principles Bill over the line
OPINION: Church leaders of all denominations have denounced the bill.
'Critical point': Students may be rostered home as teacher shortage bites
The PPTA says Ōrewa College is 'not alone in its plan to roster students home'.
Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor
Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.
Nats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas Coughlan
OPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.
Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money
'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.
Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill to be discussed by Cabinet; Jackson says 'it can be stopped today'
Four hundred church leaders sign an open letter calling for MPs to vote the bill down.
Boy racers cut off: 100 antisocial drivers stopped by police
Antisocial road users were met with a convoy of cops
400 church leaders sign open letter to vote down Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
Hundreds have signed a letter against the 'divisive' bill.
Under the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?
Government cost-cutting leaving New Zealand open to terrorism, Muslim group says
Group says Government must rethink deprioritising, defunding national security framework.
Shane Te Pou: Time for PM to reflect on Kīngi Tūheitia’s call for unity
OPINION: Now to discuss the place of Māori in our culture and politics in the future.
Public Service Commissioner: Top job still vacant a year on
It's been a year since the head of the public service announced he would retire.
Council to control Sarjeant cafe
Cafe profits could 'start chipping away' at gallery operating costs, but there is a risk.
Steven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recovery
OPINION: Economic recovery efforts clash with increased tourist charges.
Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
Oranga Tamariki investigating alleged assault at youth justice facility
Incident occurred last week and required involvement of police.
Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly
OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.
Lee Timutimu: Technology can be a vehicle for positive change
OPINION: While AI should be for everyone, we’re still a long way away from this being true
'Like something from the 1960s': National's new roads promise sparks concern
Academic says the National Land Transport Programme is out of step with other countries.
Editorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket player
OPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.
Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses
Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.
Kiwis importing hearing aids to avoid prohibitive local costs
Carolyn Cooper warns that untreated hearing loss increases the risk of dementia.