Abuse in Care: Our national disgrace
Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ Herald
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PM responds to Abuse in Care final report
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began probing into state and faith-based care of children, young people, and vulnerable adults over five years ago.
Bill dumped after chaos sees Government caught without minister
The Government saw one of its bills discharged after no minister spoke on it.
Abuse in Care report and could Darleen Tana be forced out? | Focus Morning Bulletin July 24, 2024
In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, a big day for survivors of abuse in this country and Greens looking at whether to force Darleen Tana out. Video / NZ Herald
Darleen Tana digs in as MP, Greens to decide on invoking waka-jumping law
Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick says wider party approval is needed to use the law.
Legal action against Govt 'possible' as officials warn deaths may rise under speed limit plans
The coalition has quietly dropped wording around safety from its transport plan.
'I'm here now and doing the mahi': Tana fronts media on return to Parliament
The former Green hasn't been seen at Parliament since March.
'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcement
Simeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.
Government softens on asset sales, promising to go to voters first
The minister says if they were going to sell assets, they would take it to an election.
Kororāreka or Russell? Name change call stalls
'I think Kororāreka is the name it should be, because that's what it was called.'
Simon Wilson: The problem with the Government’s science and innovation policies
OPINION: Why does the Government care so little about innovation's economic potential?
‘A shameful part of our history’: PM to make formal apology for abuse in state and faith-based care
The final commission of inquiry report is to be released on Wednesday.
Beehive assumes close control of Health NZ, Labour blames Budget underfunding
Labour has blamed underfunding for the crisis that landed Health NZ with commissioner.
Watch: Govt sacks Health NZ board, replaces with commissioner
Luxon has just returned to New Zealand after his first political visit to the US.
David Lange: You cannot speak of NZ now without my involvement in what it has become
REPRISED: A one-on-one interview with the incomparable David Lange.
Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less
OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.
TikTok justice? Why the Govt has hit the brakes on sentencing changes
Those at the coalface say the programme is working, but the Govt has frozen the funding
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
Claire Trevett: Seymour makes the most of his big week as Acting PM
His stint coincided with data drops on benefit numbers and inflation.
Seymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'
His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.
Winston Peters questions legitimacy of Noumea referendum
The NZ Foreign Minister says there has been 'democratic injury' on both sides.
Audrey Young: Trump shooting and Treaty fights – the political heat is on
OPINION: As Donald Trump's lead extends, NZ has some big foreign policy calls to make.
Empty tubthumping? Peters yet to receive legal letters after threats
Chumbawumba and Bob Carr haven't progressed legal action.
June-quarter beneficiary numbers break Covid record
More than one in 10 adult New Zealanders is on a benefit.
School attendance: New data shows slight uptick in number of students attending classes regularly
Increase in numbers of students attending school regularly.
Mentor service provider ‘gutted’ money isn’t going to community orgs
The coalition Government has a target of reducing youth offending by 15%.
Calls for more voting options to boost Pacific turnout
Electoral Reform Group to look at how to improve voter turnout.
The councils with the steepest rates rises, and why
Councils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.
Expelled students turned away and elopement on the rise | Focus Morning Bulletin July 18, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear high schools defy ministry orders, Darlene Tana’s future in Parliament and why more Kiwi couples are opting to elope.
David Seymour: 2025 budget savings planning 'very much underway'
Budget Ministers have begun work on next year's Budget, and are considering further cuts.
Te Pāti Māori calls for David Seymour to resign as Associate Health Minister
Comments come after release of Seymour's letter of expectation to Pharmac.
Acting PM hints at imminent change to Health NZ board after just two members remain
Two board members resigned and three chose not to seek another term.
Use of restraint and force revealed in disability support report
Poor management of medication, health conditions, support plans also revealed.
Opinion: NZ fruit and veg prices are going up way faster than processed food
OPINION: NZ’s price inflation remains more persistent than many other developed countries.