Provincial ratepayers could be hit with water charge hikes under new water scheme - officials
The Government's three waters changes might not save provincial ratepayers from hikes.
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Opinion: Charging motorists more is not the way to get them to drive less.
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Luxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
Latest poll: Christopher Luxon gets boost in preferred PM stakes
PM Luxon today has faced strong kōrero from iwi leaders at Koroneihana.
Opinion: Disabled community alone, anxious after Whaikaha 'gouging'
OPINION: For years disabled people have had little choice and control over their lives.
Luxon takes on the Tainui challenge
Prime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'e
Let’s do this – Dame Jacinda Ardern heads to Chicago for Democratic National Convention
Former PM will join candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris and former leader Barack Obama.
Government told to reduce household gas usage to save industry
A Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.
Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity
OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.
UN Secretary-General to visit NZ for first time since 2019
Antonio Guterres will visit later this week.
Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.
Simeon Brown announces crackdown on drunk-and drug-driving
The Transport Minister has announced a road policing policy.
Concerns support for disabled Māori and Pasifika people could 'slip away again'
Fears due to Govt's planned restructure of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.
‘Increasing risk of political corruption’: New report says lobbying and donation rules need overhaul
NZ's weak rules and 'she'll be right' attitude leave it vulnerable to corruption crises
Editorial: Our children's education is not a political hot potato
OPINION: Is the maths curriculum overhaul a good idea?
Report warns work scheme 'enables potential human trafficking and modern slavery'
A review of the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is released today.
Erica Stanford on success
Erica Stanford on what success means to her as Education Minister. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Grew up thinking I was bad at maths': Erica Stanford's mini revolution for education
Education Minister moving fast over maths failures.
Shane Te Pou: Govt needs to shoot down McKee’s AR-15 agenda
OPINION: An AR-15 style rifle transforms a lone loser into a bringer of mass death.
Focus Morning Bulletin August 17
The Waitangi Treaty principles bill is in the firing line, over 1000 firefighters contain a blaze in Turkey, and NZ Tourism confirms our numbers of tourists remains low.
Put on your dancing shoes PM, the rock star economy is back for an encore
This week might have cemented a coalition victory at the election.
Luxon and Albanese meet in Canberra; Aukus and 501s on agenda
Luxon will push for a return to the deportation agreement with former PM Jacinda Ardern.
'Discriminatory': Waitangi Tribunal releases scathing report of Treaty Principles Bill
The tribunal has been considering two issues under urgency.
Alarm bells ringing: Backlash grows against Govt fees hitting tourism sector
'All we’re shifting is the cost from the taxpayer to the visitor' - Tourism Minister.
PM Luxon praises viral breakdancer Raygun: 'We’re loving her in New Zealand'
PM hints at further Reserve Bank cuts and discusses Pacific stability, Raygun, in Sydney.
Christopher Luxon prepares to lobby Australia's Anthony Albanese over 501s
He will push for a return to Australia's agreement with former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern.
Matthew Hooton: Nicola Willis celebrates while bell tolls for Chris Hipkins
OPINION: Short-term, all the economic numbers point in the right electoral direction.
Simeon Brown wants more water meters as part of three waters overhaul
The Government won't be mandating meters but the minister is a 'very strong advocate'.
78 applications received for new or converted charter schools
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'We have to leave right now': Why PM was rushed away from media briefing
Police received intelligence about a security threat involving the PM.
Justice Minister signs Kim Dotcom’s extradition order
Dotcom will be deported to the United States.
'Major setback': Critics slam Government's move to weaken Whaikaha
Government to shift Whaikaha's support role to the Social Development Ministry.
'Overwhelming' demand for charter schools: David Seymour says 78 applications received
Funding has been allocated for up to 50 charter schools.