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OPINION: More damage is done to children by these families than by the state.
Senior Labour MP addresses leadership rumours
Senior Labour MP insists he does not want to be the leader even if Hipkins stood down.
No silver bullet: Maths teaching changes criticised
The changes would further strain the workforce without delivering promised results: union.
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Reti says Health NZ's financial situation became 'suddenly ... quite different' in days.
'Frustrated': Council to decide if public votes on Māori ward
If they don't agree to hold a referendum, the ward must be abolished.
PM Christopher Luxon challenged to lift polls to Key-era levels
OPINION: National has too often been overshadowed by coalition partners.
‘I apologise to patients every day’: Northlanders suffer as health crisis takes hold
Patients are being misdiagnosed, face hours of travel for treatment or can't see a GP.
Government to cut millions in funding for Family Start programme - union
Public Service Association says briefing confirmed 25% of scheme's funding will be axed.
'The work does not stop': Govt vows to continue terrorism prevention work in wake of Chch mosque attacks
The announcement was made in Christchurch this morning.
ComCom to consult Australian regulators on impact of ANZ bond probe
Monopoly Watch director Tex Edwards calls for ComCom to delay its final banking report.
Removal of 7AA will have social impact on Māori and lead to higher costs for the state, consultant says
Habilis managing director: 7AA has been successful in keeping Māori children out of care.
Collaborative approach needed for the six iwi connected to the Waikato River
Government confirms its environmental commitment to Waikato River.
Will National deliver in first AGM since forming Government?
The party is riding high after long promised tax cuts came into effect.
'Māori enough?': Act MP Karen Chhour breaks down over 'bullying behaviour' in Parliament
She says the work environment feels unsafe for her.
Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'
'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."
827 Ngāpuhi mokopuna are currently in the care of the state - iwi
Iwi plans major march on Parliament over section 7AA of Oranga Tamariki Act.
Ngāti Whātua set to transform skyline of Tāmaki Makaurau
The Auckland iwi has unveiled a Māori-led investment initiative.
Councils urged to control spending as Kiwis face big rates increases
How profligate are councils really?
How big will your tax cut be and when will it arrive?
New thresholds for income tax come into effect from today.
Former Health NZ board members hit back at PM's attack on their credibility
Members said they were "all over" Health NZ's financial problems - contrary to Govt claims
Health NZ apologises after nursing graduates have job offers retracted
Nursing grads said they were 'heartbroken' after offers of work turned out to be false.
We want to downsize the Waitangi Tribunal they want to give it a Big Mac approach: Jones
Bill would make tribunal decisions binding on the Crown.
Auckland cancer patient pays $45k just to have medication administered
Allowing unfunded drugs to be taken in public hospitals not on the agenda, Govt confirmed.
Māori Wards Repealed: This is what colonisation looks like in 2024 - Lady Tureiti Moxon
The Māori ward u-turn demeans indigenous rights.
Government to auction off licences for online casinos
Gamblers will have to be at least 18, and only casino games will be allowed.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
July 31 tax cuts: How much will you get back?
Changes to four different types of taxes and benefits start from July 31.
'Swallowed by household bills': Budgeting service doubts tax cuts will go far
"I think it will help pay for those things that are already risen."
Act leader David Seymour hits back at critics 'of democracy'
Leader pens response to yesterday's letter to the Prime Minister from 150 organisations.
PR 'earthquake': Top lobbying firm to close NZ operations
The firm will close tomorrow after 21 years in NZ including its own time in the spotlight.
Act big on property protection, just not for Māori land – John Tamihere
Te Pāti Māori's president says the foreshore law is 40 years in the making.