Willie Jackson says National takes applause for Labour's housing initiative
Labour MP accuses Government of 'spinning the stats'.
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An internal survey reveals most were interested in finding out what they'd be entitled to.
Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good
OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
Roger Partridge: Why the RBNZ’s ‘gold-plating’ may be costing you
OPINION: The RBNZ is akin to a sports team without a coach.
Te Pāti Māori MP committed ‘unforgiveable sin’ with ‘lies’ comment – Jones
It's been alleged that the MP called others in the House liars.
Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
Kāinga Ora set to cut about 330 jobs amid agency overhaul
Kāinga Ora is to cut 330 jobs in a second round of restructuring amid ongoing reviews.
Transpower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylon
Transpower is being called on to act urgently after an investigation into the downed pylon found the power company had failed to act ahead its collapse. Video / Mark Mitchell
Analysis: New job for top cop Andrew Coster win-win for National
ANALYSIS: The dignified exit gives a chance to appoint top cop in time for anti-gang laws.
Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?
Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
Opinion: If TAB ran odds, whānau and child poverty would be huge favourites
OPINION: Targets are neither the problem nor the solution, Rob Campbell writes.
Richard Prebble: How government policy failures created today’s gangs
OPINION: Prison is the gangs' recruitment centre. Govts start the recruitment process.
Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
There's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.
The pros and cons of working from home
There are fewer people at your Friday drinks - but are you happier working from home?
Darleen Tana mulls appeal as Greens restart process to oust her
Green Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
Māori, Pasifika and disabled missing from manufacturing, engineering and logistics
Workforce Development Action Plan will be presented at Parliament today
PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
Back to the office: Business leader calls for Auckland workers to return to CBD
The Prime Minister wants stricter working-from-home rules. Should Auckland follow suit?
Cooking skills added to community work sentences
Offenders in Whangārei enjoy learning how to cook.
Editorial: Coalition must be applauded for rapid response to emergency housing
OPINION: The Government has done a remarkable job in eight months.
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
PM orders public servants back to office
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon orders public servants back to office in today's Post-Cabinet press conference September 23rd 2024. Video / Mark Mitchell
Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeill
OPINION: Debate on local government's role resurfaces, highlighting current flaws.
Why Fletcher Building needs $700m in extra capital
'Capital raise keeps the wolves from the door' - analyst Andrew Scott of Morgan Stanley.
Child poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024
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.
'Number one thing on my mind’: Greg Foran reveals Air NZ’s reputation score
'People care so much about this business.'
Children living in motels drops as families are moved into social housing
In eight months, whānau living in emergency accommodation has dropped by 57%.
The $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that cheque
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
Nang ban: Selling or using nitrous oxide to get high could lead to prison
The Government has announced urgent changes to the recreational use of nitrous oxide.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hard
OPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.
Fran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plans
OPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.
Foreshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costs
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
Matthew Hooton: This Govt is distracted on economy – and bigger problems loom
OPINION: The average four-person household is $1600 a month worse off than in mid-2022.