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DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union
The Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.
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Buy Now, Pay Later providers are targeting alcohol merchants and products.
2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they got
COMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.
Govt addresses settlement inequity for survivors of torture at Lake Alice
The Government has been working on a redress package.
Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts
'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'
An end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costings
Poking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.
Auckland Council snubs Government, makes own decisions on transport spending
Auckland Council has spread transport cuts far more widely than the Government wanted.
‘Best of New Zealand:’ Luxon full of praise for Kiwi Manawanui taskforce
'Well done, my bald brother,' Luxon said to one NZDF personnel at the taskforce HQ.
Unredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force worker
The Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.
Letters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPs
OPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'
Christopher Luxon defends Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defends Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell
'We need to provide our shareholders a fair return' – ANZ boss hits back at politicians
Antonia Watson defends ANZ's high profits.
$500,000 used on Ihumātao discussion and nothing to show for it
If the Māngere land is not sorted soon, the Government may step in.
Editorial: Swearing by a member of Parliament is neither light-hearted nor unintentional
OPINION: Andrew Bayly's outburst was not in the Cabinet Manual.
800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?
Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?
Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer
The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.
Minister Andrew Bayly says he wasn’t drunk when he insulted worker
It comes as Labour calls for investigation into how the original complaint was seemingly moved into spam folders after it had been read by recipients.
Electoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosures
The commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.
‘Mean-spirited’: Labour attacks Govt decision on hardship assistance for sanctioned beneficiaries
MSD recommended beneficiaries on non-financial sanctions have access to hardship payments.
Two-year wait for a divorce to end after law passes third reading
'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'
'It doesn’t look great': Luxon's concern over Wellington council
The PM said Simeon Brown has a 'close eye' on the council and is ready to step in.
Luxon and Hipkins both take a hit in latest political poll
The poll marks the anniversary of the 2023 election.
'Intrusive': Inside the Govt's vision for boot camps, including new police powers officials opposed
Cabinet has agreed to make its future boot camps as least boot-campy as possible.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Opinion: Fast-track approvals are necessary but should be temporary
OPINION: There is no need for a special long-term fast-track approvals process.
Health NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nurses
Excessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.
Non-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translator
One doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.
Kāinga Ora board member slams Bill English review in resignation letter
Philippa Howden-Chapman served on Kāinga Ora’s board for six years.
Editorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratings
OPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.
Watch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
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