Is Health NZ underfunded? Treasury doesn’t think so
The health system is bleeding money, leading some to question funding levels.
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NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
NZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.
Treasury keen on private capital for Kiwibank, Greens warn of privatisation
Official advice suggests private capital has been considered in the past.
Alan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done right
OPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.
New Zealand’s aid spend forecast to drop
The forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.
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.
Can New Zealand trade food for roads with Singapore? NZ First’s Shane Jones thinks it is possible
Singapore is keen to invest in NZ, says Shane Jones following a trip.
A soggy Saturday in Samoa, with NZ’s First Lady Amanda Luxon
NZ's First Lady (or Gentleman) tends to stay out of the spotlight. Not today.
Claire Trevett: Hipkins upped the political attacks game, Peters responded
In a week of Labour attacks it was Winston Peters who put up the counter attack.
Public service's new fixit man: 'I have the luxury of an extremely low heart rate'
Sir Brian Roche says being involved with rugby has exposed him to some great leaders.
King Charles lays down Commonwealth climate gauntlet with warning of 'conflict'
There was no ambiguity as to the message royal wanted to convey to leaders.
'Great love of NZ': Luxon meets King Charles as Chogm kicks off
Prime Minister earlier went on a helicopter ride to survey NZDF's work in Samoa.
PM calls out MoH for failing to tell minister worker was MP's relative, Hipkins admits 'wrong’ words
It comes as the ministry tells the Herald it is now reviewing its processes.
Pharmac minister stops short of supporting law change amid drug-buying reform
A law change was recommended after the first national medicines summit this year.
'Really sad': Migrants dismayed as expelled Green MP's husband starts new bike business
Christian Hoff-Nielsen has opened a new bike business.
‘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.
Treasury reviews raise alarms over Dunedin Hospital project delivery and scope
Documents released today suggest the hospital build was struggling for years.
Peters, Hipkins trade barbs as ministry apologises over not telling Costello of conflict of interest
Winston Peters claimed Ayesha Verrall had 'misled the leader of the Labour Party'.
Watch: Luxon 'saddened and shocked' at horror Auckland bus stabbing
Luxon is in Apia for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Samoan citizenship bill: Community gathers as bill unanimously passes second reading at Parliament
"This is a step forward for Pasifika justice."
Samoan community gathered at Parliament as Samoan Citizenship Bill passes second reading
Parliament has progressed a bill that, if eventually passed will restore the New Zealand citizen rights of thousands of Samoans. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘Stinging’ criticism of OT's ‘failures’ in responding to claims of violence against children
“The situation left the children at serious risk."
Audrey Young: Biggest losers – Andrew Bayly, Darleen Tana and Tory Whanau blow it
OPINION: Bayly can kiss goodbye to a second term as a minister.
Unredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force worker
The Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
Wellington's under-fire council using rates for water investment at nearly double national average
Other authorities are using substantially more debt to pay for water projects.
Ready to meet King Charles, Luxon gears up to travel to Samoa for CHOGM trip; with sunken ship an issue
The PM's adamant the Manawanui saga won't detract from official events.
Government to pilot ‘outcomes contracts’ in social investment push
Nicola Willis to set out her vision for contracting social services.
Oranga Tamariki accepts reoffending possible as boot camp pilot teens return to community
The three-month in-residence phase has finished but now the 'hard work is just beginning'.
'Sorry, Mum and Dad': The one section of cancelled podcast Kiri Allan regrets
Former minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.
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 on this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting
Prime Minister Chris Luxon is adamant the saga surrounding the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa won’t overshadow this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Ayesha Verrall contests Winston Peters’ conflict claim about ‘relative’ working on smoking regulation
Peters made the claim while speaking under Parliamentary privilege in the House.
Government gives migrant partners work rights, overturning Labour ban
The partners of some migrants will have greater work rights.