Union leader calls for support as Nicola Willis defends public service job cuts
Nicola Willis spoke to Public Sector Union members today.
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Peters meets Palestinian Authority PM ahead of major UN speeches
It comes at a critical time in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Downed Northland pylon: Minister confident in board despite Transpower’s failure
The pylon tipped after the removal of the nuts on the tower’s baseplates.
David Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’
First charter schools are expected to open early next year.
Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?
Richard Prebble: How government policy failures created today’s gangs
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'Challenging': Andrew Coster speaks out on being dragged into political debate
Coster says Police Commissioner should never be a political appointment.
Ryan Bridge: Taxing times — let's start with sugar to feed the Beehive monster
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Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
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‘Blood-sucking vermin’: Minister's anger at Parliament over Greenpeace mining protest
'They have no right to go to the mining offices, frighten the staff.'
David Seymour wants to be consulted on UN votes, Winston Peters says be careful what you wish for
Peters said there were 100s of resolutions that were not usually consulted on.
No regrets for Police Minister over past criticism of Police Commissioner Andrew Coster
Mitchell didn't approve of Coster's policing by consent approach.
Health experts grill Casey Costello, throw doubt on Smokefree 2025 being achieved
The minister was grilled about her party's reported links to the tobacco industry.
Darleen Tana mulls appeal as Greens restart process to oust her
Green Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
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Greens to vote on waka-jumping Darleen Tana as MP mulls appeal
The party will outline what next following successful court action.
Watch: Luxon goes red facing questions about Coster, fires up when asked about Bridges' 'wokester' comment
The Prime Minister tried to fend off questions – but he eventually gave the game away.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
'Mix of emotions': Police Commissioner steps down to take new job
Coster to head the Social Investment Agency. Search for new Police Commissioner to begin.
Public servants ordered back to office, working from home ‘not an entitlement’
The PM says he does not want working from home 'undermining that ambition that we have'.
Interislander: Winston Peters wants rail on ferries, National isn’t so sure
Peters is very public about what he wants. Nicola Willis and Paul Goldsmith are quiet.
Abuse survivor says redress offer ‘insulting’ after living with trauma for decades
'I think about what I could have achieved if this had not happened in my life.'
Simon Wilson: Will Simeon Brown's need for speed really help the economy?
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Health and safety reform: Minister denies unions shut out of nationwide roadshow
All options for reform are still on the table, according to the minister.
PM orders public servants back to office
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon orders public servants back to office in today's Post-Cabinet press conference September 23rd 2024. Video / Mark Mitchell
Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government – Jeffrey McNeill
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Central government directs councils to get back to core business.
'We don't pay ransom, we don't pay bribes': Winston Peters slams Papuan rebels' claim
West Papua National Liberation Army held the NZ pilot for more than 19 months.
Child poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024
New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.
'Number one thing on my mind’: Greg Foran reveals Air NZ’s reputation score
'People care so much about this business.'
The $3b child poverty price tag: Why the minister's not writing that cheque
Official advice shows it would cost $3b a year to meet the child poverty goals.
What next for Darleen Tana and the Greens?
The Darleen Tana saga is nearing its conclusion, one way or another.