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Shane Jones takes aim at 'eco-bible-bashing' climate-change activists
The NZ First MP and Minister is critical of advice to kids to stop eating as much meat.
Opinion: Interest on overseas student loans will only create more 'student loan exiles'
Why are we discouraging our young people from living overseas, asks Molly Codyre.
Auditor-General called on to probe minister's involvement in PGF bid
National wants the Auditor-General to probe a PGF bid by an NZ First linked company.
Defence Force ordered to cut spending to help lift New Zealanders' 'wellbeing'
Cost-cutting exercise at a time of 'heightened global instability' criticised.
'F*** off back to Russia': Political message to PM on farmer's field
Southland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.
'Supply crisis': Govt spends $500k on wooing overseas teachers to NZ
Teachers' unions say the Govt should do more to train additional Kiwi teachers.
'Major risk': Rundown hospitals need $14 billion fix
Most DHBs have listed major infrastructure problems as a risk to patients and staff.
'You're making a mockery of us': CRL details shock small businesses
It's the latest upset in the ongoing saga of delayed construction.
Social work agencies across the country are turning away applicants
Family Help Trust in Christchurch have lost four social workers due to the pay gap.
'Sheer incompetence': DHBs continue financial nosedive
New data shows the DHBs started the financial year $100 million in the red.
The $3.5b student loan bill: Jet-setting Kiwis dodge taxman
New data shows more than 90 per cent of all overdue student loans are from Kiwis overseas.
UK PM praises NZ's 'consistant' position on Middle East de-escalation
The pair spoke on Tuesday night and covered climate change and free trade.
Dogs, boats and tennis: MP's summer social media antics
From Winston Peters, to Trevor Mallard, many MPs appeared to have had an active summer.
Bill offers chance to clarify karakia in schools
Education bill set to revive questions around karakia in schools.
Public housing waiting list hits new high of 14,500 households
The waiting list for public housing reaching nearly 14,500 households.
Losing our religion: Is this the end of religious lessons in schools?
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says NZ is not ready for ban on religious instruction.
Education changes planned across the board
Parliament is considering one education act to rule them all.
Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE
The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.
Dear Jacinda: Phil Goff's $12b wish list
The Auckland mayor has disclosed his priorities for the Govt's $12b infrastructure fund.
Justice for parents: Should some names be banned?
Are Royall or Kyng really confusing anyone?
NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters
He's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.
New push to reform $50 billion apartment sector
National MPs have long called for the changes with signatures on petition growing.
Call for action on firefighter cancer law change
Firefighters say they're missing support when they need it most.
Editorial: Better roads must keep pace with NZ's growth
COMMENT: The Government announced an intention to spend big on infrastructure this year.
More NZ Firefighters heading to Australia to help
22 firefighters will head across the ditch after a formal request from Australian Govt.
Motorway from Puhoi to Warkworth still two years away
A four-lane motorway to Whangarei is not favoured by Labour and the Greens.
Power play: Govt bolsters green fleet, almost half of all ministerial cars electric
The Government has announced it has increased the proportion of EVs in the Crown fleet.
Editorial: Adrian Orr unlike any previous Reserve Bank Governor
EDITORIAL: Adrian Orr does not mind surprises - but has he lost the plot?
MPs on the run: How to shape up like a politician
Political reporter Jason Walls joins a number of different MPs on their exercise routines.
Auckland lobby groups want transparency on light rail
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has failed to deliver on her promise for light rail.
Politicians have much to mull over during break
Editorial: National's support in opinion polls is holding up remarkably well.
Politicians' Christmas plans: Clarke Gayford building sandpit for baby Neve
Ardern, Winston Peters, Simon Bridges and Greens co-leaders reveal their Christmas plans.