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Editorial: Christopher Luxon shows a ruthless side few thought he had
His demotion of two poor performers was quick and decisive and almost out of the blue.
After spending $700k-plus on pins for Covid-19 workers, department now cutting costs
Some 80,000 frontline pandemic workers were given the pins.
Specialist Māori roles facing the chop from Oranga Tamariki
Specialist Māori roles in Oranga Tamariki's crosshairs amid restructure.
PM blasts Debbie Ngarewa-Packer’s claim of misogynistic demotions
The Prime Minister's office calls the comments 'frankly ridiculous and without merit.'
David Seymour fronts up to the tough questions
Act Party leader gives his views on school lunches, the Waitangi Tribunal and apologies.
Waitangi Tribunal turns, 50 but there’s no cause to celebrate - John Tamihere
The Waitangi Tribunal turns 50 - happy birthday to you.
Winston Peters speaks at Gallipoli dawn service
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Anzac Day: We honour the service, suffering, and sacrifice of our people - Dame Cindy Kiro
OPINION: "Kia maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou. We will remember them."
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'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.
'Creeping costs' at Sarjeant redevelopment
It will be open to the public by the end of this year.
Kea Kids News: Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick can call out boomers, but can she dab?
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Chris Hipkins responds to Cabinet reshuffle
Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangs
Mark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.
Maori Battalion veteran to play role in Auckland ceremony
The battalion is being to be honoured with a special plaque at Kāhui St David’s.
Police Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committee
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Former Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committee
A former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand Parliament
Concern public sector cuts will see frontline cops taking on back-room jobs
Roles tackling child exploitation, extremism and money-laundering are on the line.
Denis O’Reilly: My select committee submission on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill
OPINION: Lifetime gang member Denis O'Reilly speaks to the parliamentary committee.
Former Black Power member says gang patch ban will be ineffectual, issues amusing challenge to MPs
Minister Paul Goldsmith expects the patch ban will be enforced before the end of the year.
Foreign doctors struggle with Kiwi culture
New Zealand's cultural integration model for GPs needs work, study finds.
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The plan is to 'give order to the rather disordered collection of buildings and spaces'.
Three Strikes will mean 'unjust sentences and accelerate mass incarceration of Māori and Pasifika' - Ferris
Te Pāti Māori MP calls it a 'destructive and ineffective piece of law-making'.
Dover Samuels: The Waitangi Tribunal tried that trick on me
Summons to Children’s Minister is breach of its constitutional position, he says.
Christopher Luxon believes new Three Strikes law will benefit Māori
PM says the legislation will target serious repeat offenders, regardless of ethnicity.
Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
OPINION: The capital needs more than just sunshine right now.
'Fattening the profits': Oranga Tamariki calls in consultants to help with job cuts
The agency is looking at cutting 447 net roles in its change proposal.
Property Insider: Horse racing grandstand coming down; crane numbers plummet
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Diabetes: Pharmac’s funding of glucose monitors a major step - with a few catches
Up to 18,000 people with diabetes will soon get free access to life-saving technology.
Government brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injustice
Reinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.