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‘Need rather than race’: Govt formally makes expectations clear to public services
A coalition agreement says that “need” should be prioritised over "race".
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
PM says Treaty Principles Bill not the 'number one' issue for New Zealanders
Luxon believes a referendum on the Treaty principles would be incredibly divisive.
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
The Māngere MP will undergo surgery and then remain on leave to recover.
School lunches have ‘profound' impact on learners' wellbeing
Achievement improved at some schools participating in the Ka Ora, Ka Ako scheme.
Far North Mayor's message for Simeon Brown on Māori ward referendums: 'You pay for it'
Councils around the country have raised concerns about the cost of holding the polls.
'We are not against Māori wards': PM emphasises principle of local democracy in debate
PM speaks on Māori wards, healthcare, forestry while visiting Gisborne.
Behind the scenes of Winston Peters’ fight to make minimal cuts to ministry
Willis said Peters' proposals "fall short" of expectations. But he got his way.
Calls to investigate intelligence agencies over potential co-operation with Israel’s invasion of Gaza
Three activists have warned the agencies could be a party to the invasion of Gaza.
Budget docs: Treasury recommended less health funding, lower tax cuts
Three months later, Budget papers have been released.
Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution by asking her to resign
Lawyers for Tana making their case that she was unlawfully ejected from the party.
Politician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international award
Maipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.
Audrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disaster
OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.
Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation
Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.
GP practices lay complaint with Commerce Commision over ‘unfair’ and ‘illegal’ contracts
The General Practice Owners Association says underfunding primary care is bad for all New Zealanders.
Govt to pay for abuse in care survivors to attend national apology after 'lessons learned’
Some survivors missed witnessing the tabling of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
Take your time to use gift cards: Parliament backs minimum period of three years before they expire
All but one party supported the legislation.
Watch: Act MP's emotional speech to Parliament - 'I buried my boy and he is gone'
The MP described himself as 'a shadow of the man that boy would have become'.
‘Comfort food for the Labour Party’ - National teases Labour up over tax divisions
Chris Hipkins and David Parker are not on the same page - and National finds it funny.
Opening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across government
The tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.
Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts
The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.
Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour
Buy now, pay later fees to go unregulated thanks to David Seymour’s new Ministry for Regulation. Video / Mark Mitchell
'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures
The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.
Treaty Principles Bill: The three principles of the bill agreed on by Cabinet
The bill being spearheaded by David Seymour is currently being drafted.
Councillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoric
Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.
Wairoa flood review hits at 'surprising' decision-making, lack of warning for residents
The review did not go as far as stating an earlier opening of the bar would have worked.
Editorial: Rich-listers call for tax reform - why are political parties afraid of the debate?
OPINION: Bruce Plested this week said he would support a wealth tax - with a catch.
Join the Pass Wide and Slow campaign for safer roads for horse riders and cyclists
'Pass Wide and Slow' promotes safer driver behaviour towards horse riders on the road.
Ryan Bridge: Can MPs ever agree on infrastructure - or do we need a dictatorship to get things done?
OPINION: There’s one simple way to fix all our problems overnight: Let’s ditch democracy.
Thomas Coughlan: Is Wellington dying or just feeling sorry for itself?
ANALYSIS: The capital appears to be doing much better than the rest of the country.
‘You believed in me’: Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke gives moving speech as politicians pay tribute to Kīngi Tūheitia
Kīngi Tūheitia passed away in late August.