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Interislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston Peters
The coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.
Return to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conference
Members are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.
New Zealand First conference kicks off
Winston Peters makes the opening speech at the New Zealand First conference in Hamilton
NZ's stance on health and Luxon returns from Laos | Focus Morning Bulletin October 12, 2024
Taxpayer's Union Curia poll shows New Zealanders see health as an important political issue and Christopher Luxon returns from Laos with a vow to bolster the defence industry.
No regrets: Luxon says Kiwis ‘want me to try’ to fulfil election promise despite hurdles
The Prime Minister spoke to the Herald following his trip to Laos.
Winston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conference
The policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.
Claire Trevett: Why Govt buckled on revealing fast-track conflicts of interest
OPINION: Leaving it to your enemies to unearth conflicts can make things look a bit murky.
'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt intervention
Wellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
‘I just don’t care’: Luxon on his and National’s poll dip
National score lowest result in rankings in 15 months.
Matthew Hooton: NZ First celebrates strongest position this century
OPINION: Labour voters and senior figures are being targeted to jump ship.
Luxon says Modi interested in trade agreement during meeting, remains ‘hopeful’ for deal this term
The India PM extended an invitation to visit his country.
Revealed: All 300 Fast-Track projects and ministers’ conflicts of interest
Government released which Fast-track projects would get the green light.
'We should have done better': Government broadly accepts findings of landmark Abuse in Care inquiry
Landmark report was tabled in late July.
Luxon meets Indian PM Modi - and has surprise pull-aside with new leader
The Prime Minister's diplomatic dance card was full in Laos.
Opinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcare
OPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.
Ethnic symposium takes centre stage at the Cordis
Ethnic Communities Minister Melissa Lee is building a big ethnic base.
Luxon says Netanyahu not listening to others as Middle East conflict comes up in world summit
“Well, it doesn’t seem like it."
Luxon hesitant to raise expectations about Modi meeting as he still eyes India trade deal this term
The PM will also meet with the leaders of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Audrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promises
OPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?
Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary
OPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.
Health NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nurses
Excessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.
Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme
Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB
Less than half of families eligible for FamilyBoost have registered for payment
As of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB
'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debate
The issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.
‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, locals
The council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.
Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits
OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.
PM overseas again: Why his latest trip could be ‘hugely valuable’ for NZ – and the big names he may meet
Luxon will gather with a number of senior world leaders.
Watch: Seymour clashes with iwi leader in first Treaty Principles Bill debate
Act leader says NZ has not been this divided since the 1981 Springboks tour.
Fast-track projects raise conflict of interest questions – here’s how they were dealt with
The Government has laid out the process it followed.