PM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David Seymour
The Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.
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Overall, more than 800 patients would benefit, Pharmac said.
Audrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?
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Editorial: Uncertainty to blame for Wellington’s downward spiral
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Government brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injustice
Reinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cuts
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Matthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targeted
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Luxon concerned about ‘unsafe’ South China Sea activity amid new US-Philippines war games
The PM has landed in the Philippines after a quick visit to Thailand's capital Bangkok.
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
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Editorial: Wellington mega tunnel a pipe dream
OPINION: If it wasn't considered affordable in 2021, it's hard to see how it can be now.
Erica Stanford battles council to save North Harbour Stadium
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'Savage cuts': Ministry of Education and Oranga Tamariki look to slash 1000 jobs
The PSA has called it a 'brutal day' for the public sector.
Spending bill still high in police and NZTA
As the Government pushes to cut spending, money is still going out in the latest figures.
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Where public sector job cuts are coming from so far
Nearly 2000 jobs have gone or are set to go.
Christopher Luxon would consider Singapore drone testing in NZ airspace
The Prime Minister begins his Southeast Asia trip, including Thailand and the Philippines.
The household products harming children outlined in hazardous substance briefing
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti received the aide-memoire in December last year.
Govt investigating mega tunnel underneath Wellington
The tunnel would completely bypass the inner city from The Terrace to Kilbirnie.
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Tertiary Education Commission and Crown Law to slash roles
The PSA is concerned women are bearing the brunt of cuts at the commission.
Do we need to borrow more to pay for tax cuts?
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Government to make it easier to evict tenants
It hopes to encourage more rentals. Officials are unsure if tenants will benefit.
Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirms job cutting proposal
More than 1300 jobs are facing the chop from government departments so far.
Parliament shock: Act, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against bill
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