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![Empty tubthumping? Peters yet to receive legal letters after threats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Empty tubthumping? Peters yet to receive legal letters after threats
Chumbawumba and Bob Carr haven't progressed legal action.
![June-quarter beneficiary numbers break Covid record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
June-quarter beneficiary numbers break Covid record
More than one in 10 adult New Zealanders is on a benefit.
![School attendance: New data shows slight uptick in number of students attending classes regularly](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
School attendance: New data shows slight uptick in number of students attending classes regularly
Increase in numbers of students attending school regularly.
![Mentor service provider ‘gutted’ money isn’t going to community orgs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mentor service provider ‘gutted’ money isn’t going to community orgs
The coalition Government has a target of reducing youth offending by 15%.
![Calls for more voting options to boost Pacific turnout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Calls for more voting options to boost Pacific turnout
Electoral Reform Group to look at how to improve voter turnout.
![The councils with the steepest rates rises, and why](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The councils with the steepest rates rises, and why
Councils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.
![Expelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Expelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.
![David Seymour: 2025 budget savings planning 'very much underway'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
David Seymour: 2025 budget savings planning 'very much underway'
Budget Ministers have begun work on next year's Budget, and are considering further cuts.
![Te Pāti Māori calls for David Seymour to resign as Associate Health Minister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Pāti Māori calls for David Seymour to resign as Associate Health Minister
Comments come after release of Seymour's letter of expectation to Pharmac.
![Opinion: NZ fruit and veg prices are going up way faster than processed food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: NZ fruit and veg prices are going up way faster than processed food
OPINION: NZ’s price inflation remains more persistent than many other developed countries.
![Darleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Darleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in report
The Greens have released a summary of the report into Darleen Tana.
![Minister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi consideration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Minister tells Pharmac to ditch Treaty of Waitangi consideration
Patient advocacy groups are welcoming calls for them to be more involved.
![Government plans tree-planting frenzy as report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate target](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government plans tree-planting frenzy as report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate target
The Government is no longer on track to hit its third target.
![Shane Jones to embark on regional tour, while taking heat from Labour for prior trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shane Jones to embark on regional tour, while taking heat from Labour for prior trip
Shane Jones is going on a regional road show.
![Helen Clark and Don Brash warn Government dragging NZ into US-China conflict](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Helen Clark and Don Brash warn Government dragging NZ into US-China conflict
The former leaders warn Christopher Luxon has no mandate to upend NZ foreign policy.
![‘No surprises’ - Government rolling out new speed camera signs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘No surprises’ - Government rolling out new speed camera signs
The Government is rolling out speed camera signs.
![Large majority of Kiwis want slower speeds, despite Govt policy to raise them](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Large majority of Kiwis want slower speeds, despite Govt policy to raise them
A survey by NZTA has found that Kiwis like the lower speeds the Government is changing.
![Simon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Simon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?
OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.
![Ex-Green MP Darleen Tana accepts ‘easiest thing’ might be to leave Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex-Green MP Darleen Tana accepts ‘easiest thing’ might be to leave Parliament
Darleen Tana has given her first extended interview since March.
![Two surprise resignations as Health NZ board is now down to two members](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two surprise resignations as Health NZ board is now down to two members
Two board members chose not to re-apply, while one was vague about his intentions.
![Govt wins long running police pay dispute following arbitration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt wins long running police pay dispute following arbitration
Police pay went to final offer arbitration in April after several rejected offers.