Audrey Young: Best and worst of the week in politics
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'Shocking': Payment error leaves half of beneficiaries out of pocket
A survey sample of NZ's beneficiaries shows only half are getting paid correctly.
China, Iran and Russia conducting foreign interference in NZ - report
Competition between states was becoming more acute, according to the report.
Mandatory reporting looms for all companies to help reduce gender pay gap - if current Govt’s work continues
Govt to require gender pay gap reporting - but the legislation is yet to be drafted.
Alternative plan for water reform ready for October election
Water cycle: Taxpayers' Union hopes a new government will pick up its water reform plan.
'Gutter politics': Winston Peters claims Act’s attack ad proves Seymour is worried
The latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll, released today, had NZ First on 5.8 per cent.
Former National Party minister set to launch new Christian party
Ngaro admits it’s late to be launching a party.
Claire Trevett: Labour now at risk of collapse, driving voters to the Greens
OPINION: The rise of NZ First could mean Heartbreak Hotel for National and Act.
Latest poll shows National-Act Govt; support for Labour dropping below 30
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon are neck and neck in the preferred PM stakes.
‘Somewhat convoluted’: PM confronts minister’s claim there isn’t enough tax
Hipkins denies the Govt was involved in demanding the footage not be released.
Former Ministry for Pacific Peoples boss apologises for improper spending
Flowers, travel, accommodation, gifts, cultural advice - but proper processes ignored.
Bank profits: NZ banking more profitable than in other countries - ComCom
Preliminary findings “raise questions for us”, says commission chairman.
Tara Ward: Thank you for doing the shopping, Sam Uffindell
OPINION: Fellow grocery shopper Tara Ward thanks MP Sam Uffindell for his service.
'Too scared to go to the toilet': Students intimidated by vapers taking over bathrooms
It comes as new vaping rules came into place this month.
Audrey Young: What would a Labour-Greens-Māori Party Cabinet look like?
OPINION: The waiting room to become a minister could be rather large.
Act seeking to reform sentencing to focus on victims and reduce scope for home detention
The Herald can reveal new proposed legislation to improve victims' experiences in courts.
Prospective health ministers lock horns in robust debate as election looms
The battle is on to convince voters which party can deliver better health outcomes.
$40,000 ministry spend to farewell boss falls foul of public service rules
The spend did not follow the public service rules moderation and transparency.
'Incredibly challenging': Fresh plea for release of Kiwi pilot held hostage for six months
The Kiwi pilot was taken hostage by the West Papua Liberation Army on February 7.
Principals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkable
Countries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.
National vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement around
Schools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.
Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.
Political parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons region
An open letter is being sent to all political parties.
Election 2023: The difference between a $20 billion fiscal hole and a deficit
Plus, why is it so hard for some parties to cost their policies?
National sends signal to Act it won’t dump gun register; Act says it’s negotiable
Labour seeks to drive a wedge between National and Act over gun register.
Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview
The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.
Act MP admits being shot as teen after friend's drug deal
Simon Court says he suffered serious injuries and the shooter was arrested and charged.
$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announced
The aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.
Listen live: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to Mike Hosking
Three gunmen are wanted by police after three fatal shootings in the last week.
What is the best way to really tackle youth offending?
Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.
Strong public support for gun registry, but Act doubles down on repeal plans
Survey shows strong support for gun registry - even among Act voters.
Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
OPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.
Govt to accelerate NZ's switch to clean energy with wind and solar schemes
The Health Minister will also front following a pay settlement with nurses and midwives.
'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a difference
Politicians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?