Gangs split on impending patch ban as new police powers pass through Parliament
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Peters continues criticisms of MPs reading out speeches, denies his own MP did just that
One of his MPs has been accused of reading out her speech.
Watch: PM speaks after 147 police officers added to gang disruption and community patrol
Almost 80 officers will staff police's gang disruption units with more to come.
Pothole vans to patrol NZ roads looking for signs of wear and tear
Pothole vans will soon patrol New Zealand roads.
PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.
Christopher Luxon says Wellington mega-tunnel a ‘really attractive’ option
Luxon spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
NZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlements
Winston Peters said New Zealand offered cautious support to the resolution.
Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
Opinion: Faster is not always better - why the case for higher speed limits is fatally flawed
OPINION: Even a 5km/h increase in speed can double the risk of fatal crash in urban areas.
Govt aiming to reduce number of jury trials to fix court delays
The average duration of a jury trial has jumped from 349 days to 498 days.
Compromised devices part of China-linked ‘botnet’ found in NZ
Aotearoa has joined with others in calling out the activity.
New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
Wayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed plan
OPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions
Schools face losing contracts if they fail to reach minimum standards.
‘Confrontational’ and ‘intrusive’: Careful approach needed on gang-patch ban in home, says Police Association
After two last-minute changes, the bill to ban gang patches is set to pass today.
Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.
Anti-gang legislation: Police Minister accepts rushed nature of last-minute amendment not ideal
Cabinet makes second change to proposed legislation after select committee stage.
Aukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvement
It's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.
Japanese Ambassador met Govt to discuss energy crisis impact on investment
Japan's Ambassador warned high prices were squeezing big investors.
Fire and Emergency considering fines in light of repeat false alarms
About a third of all callouts turned out to be false alarms, MPs were told.
'Keep quiet’: Peters claims Parliament in ‘state of decay’, takes issue with Te Pāti Māori MP
There were a number of fiery exchanges in the House.
Future of National/NZ First coalition item on sentencing reform uncertain
Winston Peters indicated he was having a meeting with PM Christopher Luxon later tonight.
‘North Korean’: Health boss wouldn't request gag orders on staff, NDAs under review
Lester Levy faced a grilling at a select committee.
Whakaata Māori cuts: Execs say impact will be ‘significant’; staff to get proposal this month
Executives from the broadcaster appeared before a parliamentary select committee.
Letters: Health NZ v nurses – what's really up with staffing levels?
OPINION: Also in today's letters – climate policy, speed limits and sentencing reforms.
Arena Williams: Is a private capital raise the answer for Kiwibank?
OPINION: National has never come to terms with Kiwibank.
‘Not feasible’: Ministry warns coalition commitment risks doubling prison population
Meeting the commitment could see 'unmanageable increases to the prison population'.
Audrey Young: The tsunami of policies aimed at Māori
OPINION: Māori claim to have been 'thrown under the bus' by the Government. Here's how.
Govt to rush through second last-minute amendment to gang patch ban
A second late amendment will cover gang patches displayed in private cars.
Police Commissioner responds to criticisms over investigations into Aussie Malcolm's alleged abuse
The Police Commissioner says there was insufficient evidence to charge after initial probe
Family of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigation
A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.
Transport Minister explores advertising boost to offset public transport funding cuts
Simeon Brown says riders will need to pay more.
Youth crime: Ministry of Justice data reveals doubling of burglary and 57% rise in robbery charges
The Ministry of Justice has released the latest data on court charges for the year.