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Efeso will be remembered as an extraordinary father, husband and son of Samoa.
Number plate surveillance: How many private CCTV cameras can police access?
Documents reveal police are developing rules as searches soar into the tens of thousands.
Watch: Students perform emotional, fierce haka for former head boy Efeso Collins
A crowd of more than 2000 people gathered inside the venue today to farewell Collins.
Labour removes social media post describing Police Minister as ‘Mercenary Man’
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has stated his pride in the work he did overseas.
Kāinga Ora chairman resigns amid ongoing review of agency
It comes amid a Government review into Kāinga Ora's performance.
Newshub closure: Media Minister Melissa Lee responds to criticism
Winston Peters says the Government can't ignore Newshub's collapse.
Te Aka Whai Ora's demise 'less than transparent', says health boss
'It doesn’t feel very transparent to me.'
New Zealand designates Hamas’ political wing a terrorist entity
Former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins requested advice on the designation late last year.
Watch: Tearful AM hosts open show after shock Newshub decision
Up to 300 jobs at the media company are expected to be lost by the end of June.
What's next for the chop in Govt's health reforms sights?
Health Minister Shane Reti plans to scrap another key part of the Health NZ reforms.
How does your school rate? NCEA and UE results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Education Ministry boss assured job cuts to achieve Govt savings won’t impact students
The Government regularly claimed its cuts wouldn't impact frontline services.
Failed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealed
But those behind it are considering trying again.
'Not the story we thought we would be covering': Newshub reports its own demise
New Zealand's political leaders also say it is a sad day for NZ's democracy.
Watch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repeal
Hipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.
Nicola Willis warns surplus promise may not be met
Tax cuts still on table, but Willis warns surplus will be difficult.
'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says Jackson
Māori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.
Optimism or concern? Govt earns mixed response for plans for health sector
Decisions around the Māori Health Authority and smokefree laws have caused concern
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Te Aka Whai Ora was the answer for Māori health
OPINION: The government has not fronted with its plans to address Māori health.
'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the House
The bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.
PM denies Aussie cricketer's claim he said Premier House is 'condemned'
'The prime minister said he couldn’t live in his place.'
Labour's new finance spokesperson takes on Nicola Willis in Question Time
Te Pāti Maori has accused Government of 'abuse' of urgency for major repeals.
Chris Hipkins claims Stuart Nash broke Cabinet rules over crime policy comments
One senior MP claimed Nash's comments showed he was angling for Government contracts.
'A moral issue': Chris Bishop airs plan to tackle housing crisis
The new Housing Minister promises to turn the ship around.
Officials urged Associate Health Minister to retain parts of smokefree laws
Health officials try to save previous Govt's smokefree law changes.
Simon Wilson: 'Back on track' with the Daughter of the Mother of All Budgets
OPINION: "Back on track", the National Party says, as we head back to the early 1990s.
Watch: How the PM fared when a Black Cap bowled bouncers at his head
Did the PM's technique hold up against world-class bowling?
Public Purse: Can Govt unseat the chair of the Covid-19 inquiry - and at what cost?
The delicate art of politicians resetting an independent Royal Commission Inquiry.
Coalition Government forges ahead with repeal of smokefree law, Māori Health Authority
PM Christopher Luxon says criticism of Nats for smokefree move is "a load of rubbish".
Australian officials fly in, fly out for Aukus talks
Australia wasted no time in sending officials to NZ to talk about Aukus
'Bordering on crisis': Luxon announces review of school property system
PM and Education Minister made the announcement today.
Health services may need to be cut to slow rising costs
Health spending will rise 40 per cent in coming decades and service cuts may be needed.
David Seymour says Labour MP should resign for Mitchell comments
Ginny Andersen suggested Police Minister Mark Mitchell was paid to kill people.