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Thomas Coughlan: Labour’s chances of winning in 2023 have taken a beating
Labour's chances of winning the election narrowed today.
Shaw to look at 1.5C ‘obligation’ in climate law
Activist group says need to check if Zero Carbon Act is 'is fit for purpose'.
First 6 of 150 refugees arrive from Australian detention centre
Refugee advocate hails progress but calls on both governments to move faster.
‘Reckless and irresponsible’: Govt urgently pushing through 24 bills
More than 20 bills were set to be rushed through Parliament under urgency.
Government must help bank fight inflation - Luxon
National leader says the Government needs to step up in the inflation fight
Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects
Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.
Labour changes to car standards - this time with National support
National still opposes car standards after Labour introduces bill to delay them
Disinformation should be regulated, but not outlawed - Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commissioner had discussed the matter with the Prime Minister.
Local election voting age looks set to change after poll of MPs reveals strong support
Voting age looks set to change based on poll of MPs
Early signs suggest Labour keen on lower voting age
A poll of Labour MPs suggests most are keen on lowering the voting age
Kāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standards
Govt also announced work on meth testing and regulations for property managers.
Government to make Healthy Homes extension announcement
Kāinga Ora estimates Covid-19 set the state landlord back six months in its renovations.
NZ could see ‘differential’ voting age system for local and general elections
Lowering voting age to 16 at local elections could offer 'trial run'.
Chris Bishop: Results of underinvested infrastructure in plain sight
COMMENT: We need new tools to better use what we have already.
How women became a powerhouse in NZ’s infrastructure
Three key trends influencing the infrastructure sector.
Three Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant Robertson
Government will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.
Ross Copland: Everyone has a role to play in infrastructure
OPINION: Our infrastructure challenges require sustained effort from the Government.
David Parker: Making resource management faster, cheaper and better
COMMENT: The Environment Minister sets out a plan to fix the resource management system.
'Vast' infrastructure plans hit big cost speed bump
An action plan for building New Zealand’s vital infrastructure will be out shortly.
Thomas Coughlan: Change to local body voting age possible - even likely
Watch out local body politicians - teenage voters might be coming.
NZ Govt sanctions Russian president Vladimir Putin’s daughters
The Government has sanctioned more than 1200 people and entities so far.
Watch: Parliament to consider lowering voting age to 16 - PM
Legislation will be drafted for Parliament to consider lowering the voting age to 16.
Parliament to consider lowering voting age to 16
However, any change seems unlikely with it needing at least 75 per cent support of MPs.
Luxon not ruling out NZ First coalition
The ball is in Luxon's court after Winston Peters ruled out NZ First working with Labour.
Peeni Henare becomes first NZ minister to visit Ukraine since conflict
Peeni Henare has visited Kyiv, saying it reaffirmed New Zealand's support for Ukraine.
Treasury unhappy with rushed gang law’s lack of human rights consideration
Officials warned the policy was rushed.
One year in: Can Christoper Luxon beat Jacinda Ardern in 2023?
National Party leader has steadied the ship, but can he now steer it to victory?
National candidate says military academies stop just 15 per cent from reoffending
The policy would allow offenders aged 15 to 17 to be sent away for up to 12 months.
Ardern: IMF warning of recessions 'a cause for concern'
IMF delivered Apec leaders a grim warning, and leaders condemned Ukraine war in statement.
Beehive Diaries: Happy ending to Beehive Kiwifruit drama
The replacement came fitted with a crash helmet.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why flip-flop Luxon is making voters nervous
OPINION: The National leader's flub this week is a case in point.
Heat, wardrobe malfunctions and security: Behind the scenes of Ardern’s Asia trip
Five behind the scenes moments from the PM's trip to the South East Asia.