Big decline in 501 deportations as 'significant' announcement expected
PM Chris Hipkins travels to Australia tomorrow, new policy on citizenship issues imminent.
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New harbour crossing may not include extra traffic lanes
The Government has conceded a crossing without traffic lanes is an option.
Census: Poor turnout in South Auckland could cost the area $130m in health funding
Stats NZ shows only 71% of people in South Auckland have so far completed the Census.
‘Gaslighting’: National cries foul over Labour ad claiming 65pc drop in ram-raids
The percentage decrease was calculated using police data on monthly ram-raids.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bail
Protesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.
After a range of scandals including that of Stuart Nash, Chris Hipkins has changed the Cabinet Manual
The Government's in-house rulebook has new lobbying rules.
Claire Trevett: Police top brass should answer to front line for protest handling
Under-estimated and under-equipped: Top brass should answer to front line for protests.
Govt moves ahead with wind farm and solar plans
The Government wants to make it easier to consent renewables.
Thomas Coughlan: Managed retreat, emissions pricing could slip as election approaches
The Government is running out of time to fulfil some of its promises.
'Uninspiring': Govt hits back at National's farming policy
Chris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.
Nats want to double RSE workers, add residency pathways
It also wants to ban foreign investment converting farms to forestry.
Land of the long red tape: Is it time to loosen NZ’s building restrictions?
A prominent developer is bemoaning New Zealand's red tape.
Former MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelection
Instead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.
First National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorate
Harete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.
Type 2 diabetes: Health researcher calls for ministerial taskforce
Health researchers say the Government needs to take action to tackle type 2 diabetes.
Government seeks to meet demand for flood-relief grants
An extra $25 million added to the pot for businesses seeking cyclone-relief grants.
National wants India trade deal, but MFAT officials sceptical
MFAT says India won’t budge on dairy - that’s a problem for NZ.
Wealthy pay more tax than you think - report
A new report highlights the amount of tax paid by wealthy individuals.
Russia responds as NZ joins condemnation over jailed Kremlin critic
Nanaia Mahuta says Aotearoa "stands in solidarity" with the Ukraine war dissident.
NZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon Islands
The Government has committed $15m to support Solomon Islands provincial governments.
Programme focuses on turning round youth offending
Govt programme will help steer rangatahi into training and employment.
Ex-Labour MP may be chasing Te Pāti Māori ticket
Louisa Wall is understood to be thinking about running for Te Pāti Māori in Manurewa.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reveals plans for King Charles III coronation and travel for major Nato summit
Hipkins has outlined New Zealand's plans to mark the coronation - and who will go.
NZ First receives $100k in donations from rich-lister Auckland property developers
The two donors have given almost $500,000 to National and Act in recent years.
Louisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti Māori
Former Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.
Government spending stoked inflation - Treasury paper
A Treasury paper found the Government stoked inflation in 2021.
One less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 students
Teacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.
So long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?
Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.
Jacinda Ardern keeps Harry and Meghan messages secret - for now
Jacinda Ardern has decided to keep three years of messages secret.
Minister’s comments on democracy concern Opposition amid water reform debate
The new model would deliver savings to households of between $2770-$5400 a year by 2054.
"Heartbreaking": Households living over two years in emergency housing doubles in past year
It comes as demand for social housing trends up again and cost of living bites.
Lawyer working in Abu Dhabi chosen as National candidate for Wellington Central
National deputy leader Nicola Willis formerly stood in the seat but has moved electorates.
‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding
'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.
Beehive Diaries: Chippy forgets his lines
Parliament is in recess, but that hasn't stopped MPs from gaffing.