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Revealed: Leaked data show major hospitals failing ED wait time targets

Health NZ says the stress on EDs this winter has been 'unprecedented'.

Poll: Labour leads National on key issues as cost of living concerns rise

The cost of living is the top issue for 60% of voters.

Cost of living crisis hits pensioners relying on superannuation

'There is discomfort, no doubt about it' - Retirement Commissioner.

Shane Jones: Should we have nuclear power?

The NZ First deputy leader roused the party faithful in Warkworth.

Reduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victims

The Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Orr and Quigley's messy saga a lesson in transparency

Neil Quigley quit amid controversy over Orr's resignation.

'Abusive incidents': Parking fee hike sparks public backlash

The minimum fine increased from $12 to $20 after Government changes.

Bruce Cotterill: Govt's unrealistic supermarket goals miss the mark

OPINION: Finance Minister wants more supermarket firms operating, to help lower prices.

Revealed: Cost to taxpayer of Ardern, Hipkins, Labour MPs' Covid inquiry legal advice

The Labour foursome didn't appear publicly as part of phase two of the inquiry.

John Battersby: The new bogeyman of Chinese foreign interference

OPINION: SIS report urges careful consideration of covert activities in NZ.

‘Where are these kids going to go?’: Schools fear being swamped under Akl high-rise plan

Schools don't want to be left dumping prefab classrooms on sports ovals, principals say.

Accidental or deliberate omission? Port's extension plans halted over act's wording

A Port of Tauranga expansion bid stalls in the face of a judicial review.

Tāmaki Makaurau byelection: A day on the campaign trail with Peeni Henare

Peeni Henare and Oriini Kaipara are contesting the Auckland Māori seat.

'Harmful': Holocaust Centre condemns Tamihere saying Govt ‘worse than Nazi Germany’

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere made the comments on Martyn Bradbury's podcast.

How AI adoption is reshaping the New Zealand job market

Firms are making savings, productivity gains – but not necessarily reinvesting the spoils.

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee reveals raft of alcohol law changes

The Government is proposing several changes to the laws governing the sale and supply of alcohol, including making it easier to allow bars to open during major sporting events.