New unknowns prompt drug-checking plea to festival-goers this summer
The Government has boosted funding for services to $4m.
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Transport Minister orders 'please explain’ over proliferation of potholes
About 10 per cent of the state highway network will be fixed up over summer.
Pāua fishing to return to Kaikōura
David Parker has decided the pāua fishing season will take place from 15 April to 15 June.
Claire Trevett: A snap election? The PM stepping down? Not happening
The top five columns of the year from Claire Trevett.
Te Urewera hut case could cost Tūhoe $200k
Te Uru Taumatua says to stop the demolition of Te Urewera huts may cost $200k.
Political fight of 2022: Chlöe Swarbrick takes on NZ's booze giants
The Green MP has picked a fight with a well-funded foe.
The NZDF personnel serving overseas this Christmas
NZDF has 100 plus personnel deployed around the world right through the festive season.
Mahuta introduces 130 pages of changes to a Three Waters law hours after passing it
National's Simon Watts calls the Govt's changes to its controversial legislation 'sloppy'.
Patient records from second psychiatric hospital caught up in Archives NZ breach
National archive admits a second psychiatric hospital was caught up in it.
Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.
The 200 consulting firms working on Auckland Light Rail
National’s transport spokesman described the spend as a “gravy train”.
Act leader David Seymour reveals his negotiating tactics in election year
Seymour says he's also had talks with Luxon about Winston Peters.
Pharmac announces alternative drug for type 2 diabetics
Agency to source a new alternative drug for type 2 diabetes.
National aims but can’t commit to 2025 farm emission levy deadline
The current Government aims to introduce a farm-level levy by 2025.
70k people will lose their job to fight inflation - one economist thinks there’s another way
About 70,000 people will lose their jobs thanks to higher interest rates.
Another Green MP calls it a day
Eugenie Sage made her decision well before the entrenchment furore.
Political winners and losers of the year - and who will triumph in 2023?
On the Tiles also takes a stab at predicting the next year in politics.
Natural and Built Environment replaces the Resource Management Act: What you need to know
The Government's proposal to fix the old RMA is, arguably, just as complex.
PM clarifies Christmas Covid claim as cases increase
Modelling predicts a likely peak of about 1100 people in hospital with Covid on any day.
501 legal bombshell: Justice Minister, PM respond
A High Court judge has questioned the Government’s authority to impose special conditions.
Govt promises ‘lowest possible’ farming emissions price
The farming sector is cautiously optimistic over the new agricultural emissions price.
Jacinda Ardern blindsided by Harry and Meghan Netflix doco
The Prime Minister has never spoken to Harry and Meghan about their documentary.
Judge orders police to remove 501 from its systems
Judge says conditions on deportee were an additional 'punishment'.
Police Association questions Commissioner’s view on pursuit policy divide
The police pursuit policy is expected to change early next year.
Pressure on: Inflation to put squeeze on potential election-winning policies
Inflation is hitting the Government's books too.
Firefighters accept pay offer
Firefighers have accepted a pay offer after the Government topped up what was on offer.
ACC eyes scan funding shake-up after $112m blowout
ACC has just received a report on a new pricing framework.
Beehive Diaries: Drum roll please - our political picks
More significant than the Oscars - these are Beehive Diaries' awards for the year.
Waikato-Tainui and Ngāi Tahu receive Treaty relativity payments
Waikato-Tainui was paid $101.5m and Ngāi Tahu $96.5m.
Asphalt gobbler turns road work into recycling magic
Waka Kotahi's getting ready for its regular holiday schedule of road resurfacing.
Claire Trevett: The 2022 Politician of the Year is.....
PM Jacinda Ardern deserves more credit than she will get - but she isn't the winner.
Conspiracy theorists Billy TK, Vinny Eastwood guilty of organising protest on first day of lockdown
Today's decision comes four months after the pair's trial began in Auckland.
Bryce Edwards: National failing to inspire voters
What did Hamilton West by-election result say about the state of the National Party?
Behind the scenes of the country's 'bus-tastrophe': Why your buses really aren't showing up
On the Tiles: Local Edition looks at the national issues affecting public transport