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PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light system
The PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.
Opinion: The numbers don't add up on Govt's rushed maths changes
OPINION: The Govt appears to be manufacturing a crisis to justify rushing the changes.
Seymour plans to tip money into Pharmac and big Pharma
Analysis: Pharmac presents a conundrum for Act Leader David Seymour.
Government: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months
'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'
Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards
OPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.
Steven Joyce: Energy sector needs a telco moment
OPINION: Our energy market has been a slow-moving train crash for some time.
Sir Ian Taylor: Dear PM, you're not measuring up to my KPIs
OPINION: 'The arrogance of Goldsmith’s total disregard for the language is infuriating.'
Today is World’s Indigenous Peoples Day
The day was made official by the UN General Assembly in December 1994.
Matthew Hooton: Why Nicola Willis must prioritise social investment now
From prisons to profits: the moral and fiscal case for social investment.
Power price spikes: Government calls for energy data
Associate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.
Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions
OPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.
'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps
Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.
‘How many kids did you kill?’: Labour MP publishes pro-Palestinian protest video, chanting at Luxon
Duncan Webb has courted controversy on social media before.
Starship Hospital leaders say Treaty repeal law will make their job harder
The 7AA repeal would have direct impact on the hospital floor, Starship directors say.
Simon Wilson: Nats conference hugs and kisses, silly statements and plan for better maths
OPINION: It was happy days for National over the weekend but is the party subtly changing?
Labour fears math revamp miscalculations, National says it will be a 'big ask'
The rollout of the new maths curriculum for schools will begin next year.
PM's maths fix makes the perfect conference announcement – Claire Trevett
OPINION: It won't have hurt that Luxon's rush job on maths shows him as an Action Man.
No silver bullet: Maths teaching changes criticised
The changes would further strain the workforce without delivering promised results: union.
Watch: 'Total system failure' - Luxon addresses media after maths action plan announcement
PM announces moves to bring forward change to the way maths is taught
Steve Maharey: No amount of harassment, punishment will conjure up a job
OPINION: Compulsory seminars are seldom helpful — they serve mainly to humiliate.
National ignores coalition partners at conference: Act and NZ First left out
Act, NZ First and "coalition" were dirty words on the first day of the National Conference
National Party conference opens with Nicola Willis nudging at Kiwibank sale
Finance Minister talks spending cuts, Chris Bishop suggests council spending reviews.
Audrey Young: Cabinet report card - the ministers thriving and those just surviving
OPINION: This minister wasn’t ready when a crisis struck - and scores just 3 out of 10.
PM Christopher Luxon challenged to lift polls to Key-era levels
OPINION: National has too often been overshadowed by coalition partners.
National Party president Sylvia Wood sets goal of mid-40s in the polls
National Party gets to work on new policy and selection processes
Four Hawke’s Bay tourism events get Govt funding boost
A welcome financial boost for events that will bring visitors to the region.
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.
Will National deliver in first AGM since forming Government?
The party is riding high after long promised tax cuts came into effect.
'Lives at risk': Trauma surgeon fears speed limit increases will drive up deaths
Speed was a factor in a third of road deaths last year.
‘Abject disaster’: Consultation on Te Pūkenga replacement begins; Chris Hipkins fires back
Submissions are open until September 12.
Audrey Young: Urgent action required as Act, Te Pāti Māori battle rages
OPINION: The temperature at Parliament has reached boiling point.
How big will your tax cut be and when will it arrive?
New thresholds for income tax come into effect from today.