Govt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rules
The changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.
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Andrew Little is to deliver a long-awaited apology to the people of Ngāti Maru today.
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PM says anti-social incidents are taking place regularly but they aren't okay.
Govt denies influencers dampened Iran criticism
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Fair Pay Agreements to become law after heated debate
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National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.
'Gravy train': Govt defends $16m for light rail consultants
New Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is also opposed to light rail.
'Privatisation': Robertson hits back at National's welfare policy
National wants wealthy Kiwis to be able to donate to a social investment fund.
Audrey Young: 50 years of diplomats - the best and the worst political appointments
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Catholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's request
One victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.
'Worst we have ever seen': 10,000 more kids hungry at school as food prices hit 13-year high
With food prices at a 13-year high, support for hungry children is growing.
'They thought we were over': Winston Peters announces NZ First's comeback
The New Zealand First leader gave his opening address in Christchurch this morning.
Steven Joyce: Can't see the food for the trees
Govt's bid to trim emissions will hit Kiwi farmers — but won't reduce climate change.
Consultants snap up two-thirds of Govt's $66 million Auckland light rail spend
Of that, $44 million – or roughly 66% – was spent on 'expert consultants'.
Gloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse cases
Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.
'Real question marks' in skilled migrant visa reopening
Visa changes for skilled migrants fail to answer New Zealand's skills shortages: adviser
'Vodka and caviar. What's next?' - Russian embassy mocks NZ's sanctions on social media
'NZ banned imports of Russian vodka and caviar. What's next?' the embassy wrote.
'Surveillance for hire': Govt enlists ex-Israeli spies to covertly collect data online
Meta has accused Cobwebs of setting up fake accounts to spy on almost 50,000 people.
$45 million in three years: Govt defends speed limit review spend
Millions has been spent on investigating and reviewing speed limits.
'This is not about mass eyeballs and ears': Ex-MP on anxieties of RNZ-TVNZ merger
'This is about setting aside money for new things where nobody is going.'
Audrey Young: Supreme Court's audacious decision on tikanga
COMMENT: Law should not be made like this - it's judicial activism with a capital A.
Minister says 'no' to Kiwi cop's family facing Taliban reprisals
Days remain before family of New Zealand woman face being handed over to Taliban.
'Very disappointing': Local Govt NZ execs echo Ardern in seeking review of voting process after 40% turnout
The data shows voter turnout compared to the same time in the last election.
Backlog of 36,000 tourists waiting for visitor visas
Prospective tourists have been told not to book travel amid visa backlog.
First units up in $61m community housing-ACC joint venture
Twelve one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments will be rented to state tenants.
PM and rugby players twirl to Poi E at Pohe Island
Rugby World Cup players twirled poi with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday.
Revealed: Govt falling well short of 2025 electric fleet goal
Govt wanted all vehicles to be electric or hybrid by 2025 - but they're not even close.
NZ Police data sharing agreement with European police questioned over controversy
The European Union's own data protection watchdog is suing its own police.
Impossible to measure impact of nurses' refusal to work extra shifts - union
Nurses are protesting over the end of the winter Covid-19 bonus.
Māori rongoā workers fear new bill before Parliament will over-regulate their mahi
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Opinion: End of era for Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel
OPINION: Thirty-two years of service in central and local government comes to an end.
It's complicated - UK told to improve its CPTPP offer
Australia won't get a better deal than New Zealand, says EU Parliament's "Big Beast."