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Judith Collins' update on the Manawanui sinking
The initial findings into the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa last month have been revealed. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Damning report reveals cause of HMNZS Manawanui's sinking off Samoa
The interim Court of Inquiry’s report blames incident on 'human error'.

Simon Wilson: Why the Solicitor-General should resign and the PM should scrap Act's Treaty bill
OPINION: Principles? How about we see some in the abuse-in-care response and Treaty bill?

Defence Minister uses 'extraordinary' power during NZDF strike
About 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the last week.

‘Lifeline’ tax rebate helps NZ video game industry return to strong growth
From 'existential crisis' to a half-a-billion revenue milestone.

Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge
Defence Minister Judith Collins speaks with Ryan Bridge from Nato Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels. Video / Newstalk ZB

'Missed the mark': Govt’s top legal adviser backs down over controversial Māori prosecution guidelines
Attorney-General Judith Collins refused to endorse the guidelines.

Matthew Hooton: Time for a 12.5% company tax rate?
OPINION: Glad-handing and dating services will never attract the major investment we need.

Exclusive: British warship finds crucial evidence from wreck of HMNZS Manawanui
The record book should show all that happened on the bridge, including orders given.

HMNZS Manawanui crew returned to New Zealand last night aboard RNZAF C-130J
A total of 75 people were rescued from HMNZS Manawanui over the weekend, 72 of whom returned to RNZAF Base in Whenuapai last night along with a C-130H Hercules. Video / NZ Herald

PM vows to do 'everything it takes' to reduce environmental impact after navy ship sinks
Christopher Luxon said clean-up teams and spill kits were sent to Samoa.

Crew abandoned stricken ship in darkness, rescued from lifeboats in heavy seas
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.

Focus: Defence Minister Judith Collins gives update on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The HMNZS Manawanui sank this morning after fire took hold of the listing vessel, which ran aground near Upolu, Samoa.

HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander credited with saving lives after Navy ship ran aground
All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.

Govt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetService
Minister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.

'Should not have been said': Peters sides with Collins over Jones' 'communist' judge remark
Winston Peters has made his thoughts clear.

‘Sought to school me’: Jones gets ‘clear message’ from Collins to change approach after judge comments
"The principle of comity really requires someone like me to put a stone on my tongue."

‘Stronger assurances now required’: Law group says greater action needed over Jones’ comments
The Law Society said it's written to Collins again about the minister.

'Totalitarianism’: Collins to speak with Jones after he takes another crack at judges
Jones has taken another swipe at the judiciary.

'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciary
It comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.

Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs
Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell