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Govt pledges $90m to improve facilities of specialist schools
The coalition Government also announced 17 additional satellite classrooms.
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
Govt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversed
Changes will be made by next month.
Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700
The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.
New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM
A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.
Mining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track bill
It comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.
Former gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal views
McKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'
Thomas Coughlan: Understanding Australia’s deportation policy
OPINION: Why Australia and NZ don't understand each other on the issue of deportations.
Explained: What’s the deal with sick leave changes?
And why do part-time workers have the same number of days off, anyway?
Ministry of Justice proposes over 150 job cuts
The Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.
Debate intensifies over Māori rights and Treaty Principles Bill amid call for a separate Parliament
There has been outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori.
Ministry for the Environment to cut 303 jobs
The environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.
Nicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs Govt
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
Watch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promise
The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
Claire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tin
OPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.
Budget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight
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Te Pāti Māori wants Māori Parliament, issues declaration of independence
Police say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.
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Budget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'
Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Labour MP calls on Government to show leadership in NZR civil war
Henare says unrest in rugby has far-reaching ramifications and affects moods.
Claire Trevett: Willis' game of good and bad numbers as Budget reckoning looms
OPINION: The Budget will be a tally of promises kept and broken.
MP 'confusion' causes select committee to favour scrapping news bargaining bill
The minister responsible had to clarify what his position was on the bill.
Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologise
Assistant Speaker Maureen Pugh faces calls to apologise after interrupting response to Whakatōhea Treaty settlement in Parliament
Where are the billions of dollars for tax cuts coming from? What we know so far
The Government needs to find and generate billions of dollars to fund its tax cuts.
'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track bill
It comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Te Pāti Māori's ridiculous behaviour towards Karen Chhour
OPINION: There's a deeply troubling idea at the heart of TPM's comments.
'If you're unwell, give up your licence' – Gun law change may have unintended consequences
'People are avoiding going to the doctor' – is that the right outcome for public safety?
Speaker to address Green MP’s use of f-bomb in Parliament
There was stunned silence when Ricardo Menéndez March used the word during a debate.
Labour alleges Budget leak forced Govt to quickly axe first home grant
Labour alleges the Government scrambled to kill the scheme after a Budget leak.
Budget 2024: Can Govt deliver its tax cut promise without borrowing?
The coalition Government’s first Budget is out on May 30.
Voters back spending cuts to fund tax plan
Voters from across the political spectrum want spending cuts to fund tax plans.
Ex-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to Parliament
Will Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
Why Kiri Allan never had to go to court for careless driving case
The former Justice Minister was sentenced on two charges after the crash.
Budget 24: Mike King’s Gumboot Friday gets $24m for mental health boost
The spend would increase the service's counsellor pool by 300.