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Christopher Luxon outlines the Government's nine new public service targets
Christopher Luxon outlines the Government's nine new public service targets to be delivered by 2030. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political Roundup: Should politicians get a big rise? Or a 7.5 per cent pay cut?
Many in Government are being hit with pay cuts or redundancies. Except Parliament.
Christopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030
The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.
Around 30 jobs may be impacted by Callaghan Innovation restructure
The Lower Hutt-based Crown agency says it's a 'difficult time' for staff.
PM’s pay pickle: MPs’ pay rises loom amid public sector cuts
The independent Remuneration Authority will soon decide if MPs should get a pay rise.
Minister ‘not convinced’ Fire and Emergency NZ needs further levy boost
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has asked Fenz to prove it needs the increase.
Immigration changes to target ‘unsustainable’ migration
The Government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.
Scientists, staff call on minister to intervene in Callaghan Innovation restructure
Staff fear 'reset' to be announced Monday will mean big job cuts at Callaghan Innovation.
Social media change forcing parties to buy their way to relevance, says Swarbrick
Social media policies are curtailing the reach of politicians — unless they pay for it.
Fran O'Sullivan: Ghosts of PMs past haunting Luxon on foreign policy and China
OPINION: The likes of Key and Clark are seen as having an outsize influence on debate.
Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis is just the right amount of Tory
Opponents want to compare Willis to Ruth Richardson. She is quite different.
Treasury set to axe 50 jobs
Final numbers cannot be confirmed until Budget decisions are announced in May.
Audrey Young: Māori wards set to become next race relations flashpoint
OPINION: Both National and Labour have played a part in the growing controversy.
Watch: PM says 'hundreds of millions of dollars more' offered to police
The PM faces questions from ZB's Kerre Woodham and listeners
Seymour looks at potentially cutting Women, Māori Ministries out of policy talks
Analysis of how policies impact women, Māori, Pacific Peoples may be gone under new rules.
Billion dollar cost forecast for pay parity in health sector
MPs put health reforms under the microscope in HNZ's annual report.
Leaked docs reveal Health Ministry chose to cut 134 staff rather than trim executive pay
The ministry is proposing job cuts to meet its savings targets.
Health Ministry proposes job cuts of 18 per cent
Ministry of Health proposes to slash 134 roles entirely to meet Govt savings directive.
Referendums for Māori wards return ahead of next elections
Labour had changed the law so referendums couldn't be called regarding Māori wards.
PM pledges to make it 'easier and cheaper' to build houses
“We want to make it easier and cheaper to build.”
Opinion: The Govt’s action plans might actually be a good idea
OPINION: On the surface, the plans are laughable. But there is some substance behind them.
Former Auckland private school principal to oversee charter school revival
It's expected charter schools will be open from the start of 2025.
Gisborne disabled strategy 10 years out of date - advocate finds
Disabled community asks District Council to renew their disability strategy.
Secondary school teachers put on fast track to residency to address shortages
The change would come into force from May.
Outlawed vape products still being sold
Some outlets have continued to sell banned vapes at reduced prices.
Chlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEO
OPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.
National Library ends project interviewing PMs which John Key called 'cathartic'
A groundbreaking New Zealand project wrapped up last year, after nearly 40 years.
Roadside drug testing still a priority for Government: Transport Minister
Simeon Brown says the coalition has plans to introduce new legislation this year.
Minister discusses difficulties facing heritage buildings
'Clearly that means something to an area like Whanganui.'
'More medical doctors, not spin doctors': PM defends public sector job cuts
Christopher Luxon got a flu vaccine and a roasting from Opposition parties.
Refugee status revoked for man who travelled repeatedly to China
A man has been accused of offering to sponsor a woman's visa through a fake marriage.
Right to jury trial up for review as increase puts pressure on courts
Figures show an increase in defendants selecting jury trials over judge-only trials.