Speaker Gerry Brownlee again backs Maureen Pugh interrupting Whakatōhea rangatira
Pugh has face criticism and calls to apologise.
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Anger after Assistant Speaker interrupts Whakatōhea rangatira during mihi
The incident happened during the third reading of the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement.
MP 'confusion' causes select committee to favour scrapping news bargaining bill
The minister responsible had to clarify what his position was on the bill.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders back calls for strike action around NZ due to 'oppressive' Government
A nationwide protest is planned for Thursday, Budget Day.
Budget 2024: What we know so far
A recap on pre-Budget announcements in the lead-up to Thursday's full Budget announcement. Video / NZ Herald
David Seymour’s special envoy in medicines is dumping his drug company investments
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Audrey Young: All eyes on Budget borrowing; brickbat for a nasty ad
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'Absolute tragedy': Govt commits $1.5m for Papua New Guinea after deadly landslide
There are varying estimates of how many people have perished.
Auckland city crime - businesses fear for survival
Criminals are stealing and intimidating customers, city centre business owners say.
Foreign Minister did not seek advice on impact of coal policy on NZ’s climate agreements
Foreign Minister didn't seek advice on impact of coal policy on global commitments.
Dr Russel Norman: The fast-track bill puts Aotearoa up for sale
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Simon Wilson: Conflicts of interest invite corruption, so why do politicians pretend they don't?
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Where are the billions of dollars for tax cuts coming from? What we know so far
The Government needs to find and generate billions of dollars to fund its tax cuts.
ACC boss flies business class for $32k Europe work trip amid 390 proposed job cuts
The chief executive concedes the trip coinciding with the cuts proposal is not ideal.
Public service cuts becoming clear as Nicola Willis forecasts ‘frontline’ Budget
Almost 4000 roles would be cut as part of the Government's aim to reduce spending.
Pharmac minister David Seymour met new Act MP’s former drug company employer
Todd Stephenson has links with two of the three companies Seymour met.
'Financially sustainable': Kāinga Ora pushes back on Sir Bill English report
Some of the draft findings were inaccurate and incorrect: agency.
Nicola Willis speaks about the upcoming Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media a few days before the coalition Government’s first Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell
Luxon and Willis speak ahead of their 'careful' Budget, 240-plus savings initiatives
The Finance Minister is promising the tax cuts won't be inflationary.
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OPINION: The NZ population has changed significantly from where we were in March 2023.
'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track bill
It comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.
What’s New Zealand worth? Govt plans include option for $100 levy on tourists
Country out of pocket by $250m to support international visitors.
'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui
'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'
Inside a $2 billion pay-equity debacle
The union says many care and support workers are back to square one.
Revealed: The Government ghost offices costing taxpayers $300k
The now-disestablished Productivity Commission's lease doesn't expire until next year.
'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testing
The Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.