Govt introduces standardised testing in primary schools
The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.
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Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford's education announcement
Christopher Luxon & Erica Stanford make an education announcement. Video / NZ Herald
Shane Jones calls out 'anti-govt' kapa haka tutors, suggests AI replacement
Jones says tutors are filling impressionable minds with anti-government rhetoric
What the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fund
Awatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora
OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'
Builders want government help to smooth troughs of construction industry
While consents are down 29%, more trained builders will be needed soon in Northland.
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson to undergo surgery 'first thing' today
“I’m trying my darndest to turn my focus completely to my whānau and whakapapa now."
From Cabinet to cabinet making: Former PM shows off chippy skills
'It's taken a while to finish but I'm pretty happy with the result.'
Focus Live: Paul Goldsmith speaks to media
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to the media. Video / NZ Herald
Finance Minister unreceptive to calls for new finance monitoring unit
New Zealand warned it's not immune from the risk that Budgets start lacking credibility.
Te Aka Whai Ora exec meets to mark anniversary of what could have been
The Māori Health Authority 'has been put on hold', says Tipa Mahuta.
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
Property Insider: Insolvent modular apartment-builder owes $51.7m
A modular housing project has a big financial fallout, liquidators picking up the pieces.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
Have Auckland petrol prices dropped after removal of regional fuel tax?
The 11.5 cent per litre fuel tax ended this morning.
Kāinga Ora CEO resigns, will get $365k payout - Govt changes 'not what he signed up for'
The Government announced sweeping changes at the agency in May.
Out of adversity, a fine role model for Māori
Bernie O'Donnell heads back to his iwi to complete his work life.
Government’s $1.2b fund for the regions, who can tap it and what it’ll buy
The new regional infrastructure fund opens to applicants; who can apply, what it'll buy.
Letters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debate
OPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'
Heather du-Plessis Allan: The two main issues with the Three Strikes Law 2.0
OPINION: Government MPs should prepare for an influx of angry emails.
Editorial: The kids aren't all right
OPINION: It will take a united effort to tackle child crime.
Shane Te Pou: Govt costing us billions in political back-and-forth
OPINION: We need a bipartisan approach to infrastructure planning.
Historic return of Wairarapa Lakes to Iwi ownership marks end of century-long dispute
'Final chapter' in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers, and Wairarapa Māori
Migrant work visa changes ‘ruthless, insensitive’
A group representing migrant workers describes changes to visa rules as 'heart-wrenching'.
Cook Strait ferries: Experts have reported, now it's time for Govt to make a decision
Will we get our new ships? One sector observer thinks so.
"Being brave is the deep breath you take before doing something you’ve never imagined before" - Moana Jackson
Moana Jackson had a dream and he wanted everyone to be brave enough to help realise it.
What does Govt shakeup mean for your holiday and sick leave balance?
Work is on track for a September release of proposed Holidays Act changes.
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
Most instances of cultural misappropriation can only be dealt with by societal pressure - Opinion
OPINION: Jayden Houghton highlights a legal gap regarding cultural misappropriation
Chlöe Swarbrick: Climate crisis requires rational, immediate and bold action
OPINION: The climate crisis is no longer some dystopian nightmare.
Relief and rising rates costs: July 1 brings financial changes for Kiwis
If you’ve been struggling with the cost of living, there is some good news in store.
Editorial: Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti storms a wake-up call for NZ infrastructure
OPINION: This week's severe weather shows the critical need for infrastructure investment.