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Audrey Young: Trevor Mallard's moa comments prove weirdly prescient
OPINION: The former Speaker was widely mocked in 2014. Who's laughing now?
'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity
'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'
‘Needs to grow ... a bigger set of balls': BSA rejects complaint about Ryan Bridge's PM comment
A listener said the phrase was vulgar and disrespectful to the Prime Minister's office.
Govt targets 'coward punches' with life sentence penalties
The Government has announced changes to sentencing laws.
'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway
More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.
Govt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officers
The announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.
Sasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic process
OPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.
Editorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councils
OPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?
Ending healthcare’s postcode lottery remains a distant dream - Isaac Davison
A new report shows why patients are waiting longer for hip, knee and joint surgeries.
Audrey Young: Parliament in shock over MP's unexpected death
OPINION: Takutai Tarsh Kemp was at Parliament yesterday.
'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlash
The 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far.
Explained: Inside the controversy over police recruitment process
The police aim to hire 500 extra officers by the end of November.
Govt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stations
The Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough.
Richard Prebble: How history warns against the Greens' fiscal ambitions
OPINION: The party has proposed a radical overhaul of New Zealand's tax system.
Government says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'
While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.
'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Police Minister condemns Destiny Church's 'vile rhetoric' at protest
The groups targeted say action is needed as unrest rises to levels seen before March 15.
As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.
An end to doctor fee hikes? What GPs say as funding wrangle ends
General practice representatives are in the final stages of negotiations with Health NZ.
Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up
Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.
Government will not agree to Treaty settlements that dispute Crown's sovereignty
Former minister Andrew Little says the Government's stance is unnecessary.
Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings
Shane Te Pou: This Government is showing us what it values
OPINION: Why WorkSafe changes are leaving workers vulnerable.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".
Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism
The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.
Wool carpets to be rolled out in state homes
The Government has overriden fears the taxpayer would be fleeced.
Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise
Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.