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Conservation warning issued for Government over planned fast-track consenting bill

Minister Shane Jones said DoC consents will deprioritise conservation.

Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, passes first reading

Labour's spokesman said the party wanted to be constructive about addressing gangs.

'Disappointed': Hamilton City Council cancels 10 transport projects

The decision includes stopping four safety improvement projects at crossings near schools.

Americans talk feminism and nuclear submarine deal with Judith Collins

American Defence brass fly into Wellington to discuss Aukus agreement.

Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed

The loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.

Government introduces new bill to speed up major projects

Christopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.

Seymour says 'no question' jobs will go from public sector

Act's leader says despite increases in spending, public services have not improved.

KiwiRail blows budget for Auckland’s mega rail network rebuild

The state-owned railway company is discussing more funding to complete the rebuild.

Editorial: Brace for some serious economic pain ahead

OPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.

Govt's transport plan: How much more you'll pay and what you'll get for it

The message is if you speed or drink-drive, you'll likely get caught and you'll pay more.

High-tech Halo camera coming to a road near you

The first of new high-tech cameras has been rolled out with a community's blessing.

Letters: Leave food in schools programme alone; the ‘demise’ of rugby

OPINION: 'So far, this Government has done nothing to alleviate child poverty.'

'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches

'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'

'Embarrassing': PM misses meetings with world leaders after yet another NZDF plane breakdown

Defence Minister Judith Collins said the breakdown resulted in 'pitying looks'.

Hurricanes to apologise to Government over Poua 'redneck' haka

The Hurricanes chief executive says the organisation was blindsided by the changed haka.

Seymour and health co-chair say spat won’t overtake debate on school lunches programme

The other coalition co-chair is confident everyone can discuss matters in a mature way.

Watch: Peters steps in for Luxon; Nats MP apologises for 'unparliamentary remark'

National released its roading plan yesterday.

Boot camp for young offenders to be running by mid-year

Oranga Tamariki will run the programme alongside other agencies.