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Why the free ride for resitting drivers licence tests may end

Delays for practical test bookings have soared since resit fees were scrapped in October.

Opinion: In the debate over truancy, we’re leaving out the most important voices

OPINION: There are many reasons why children in NZ are skipping school.

Shane Te Pou: No place for division as Kiwis share cultural traditions

OPINION: Kiwis are building a community that embraces all tikanga.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Seymour runs the risk of taking things too far

Opinion: Seymour and his party don’t mind having a crack at his PM.

Political Roundup: Shane Jones in 'Make NZ Great Again' mode with new law

Opinion: Shane Jones and Chris Bishop's approach will appeal to the public.

Former Te Whatu Ora chair criticises Health NZ’s ‘savings’ directive

Rob Campbell said it shows "poor management" and is "frankly irresponsible".

Claire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministers

Leader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.

What would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?

A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.

Hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July

Hospitals told they must 'live within our means' and clamp down on staff costs.

Winston Peters speaks at Gallipoli dawn service

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gives speech at Gallipoli Anzac dawn service. Video / Whakaata Māori

GCSB refuses to release details of spy deal

GCSB is refusing to release a copy of deal to run a secret operation out of this country.

Quarry linked to $55k donation to NZ First and Shane Jones, approached over fast-track

The Government has been urged to manage potential conflicts.

Media minister Melissa Lee rolled as industry awaits plan

Paul Goldsmith now inherits the tricky job some predecessors have resigned over.

Kea Kids News: Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick can call out boomers, but can she dab?

Want to know what politics are? Chlöe Swarbrick explains to Kea Kids News reporter Rufus, and tries to top Seymour’s chicken dance. Video / Kea Kids News

‘Possum caught in headlights’: Media commentators welcome Melissa Lee's sacking

Luxon announced the reshuffle yesterday.

Opinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toes

OPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.

Chris Hipkins responds to Cabinet reshuffle

Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark Mitchell