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Health NZ Commissioner overruled CEO on proposed reduction of nurses
Excessive growth in employed nurses was one contributor to the budget blowout.
Less than half of families eligible for FamilyBoost have registered for payment
As of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debate
The issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.
‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, locals
The council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.
PM overseas again: Why his latest trip could be ‘hugely valuable’ for NZ – and the big names he may meet
Luxon will gather with a number of senior world leaders.
Non-English-speaker approved for assisted dying - without translator
One doctor described the oversight process for assisted deaths as a 'tick-box activity'.
Watch: Seymour clashes with iwi leader in first Treaty Principles Bill debate
Act leader says NZ has not been this divided since the 1981 Springboks tour.
Fast-track projects raise conflict of interest questions – here’s how they were dealt with
The Government has laid out the process it followed.
Fast-track project list blows cover on proposal to double high-security prison capacity
But Corrections says there is no 'immediate plan' to increase capacity.
Firearms Minister Nicole McKee’s conflicts of interest and the plan to manage them
The Prime Minister's Office says Nicole McKee hasn't breached any Cabinet rules.
The Beehive will be buzzing with First Nations speakers
Capital iwi will host Native American visitors in October.
Watch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals list
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.
Claire Trevett: Can Bishop fix it? The politics of pulling the pin
OPINION: Luxon won't care about a lack of political nous, he will care about delivery.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
Mood of the Boardroom: Is Barbara Edmonds a credible future Finance Minister?
Many business leaders rate the Opposition Finance Spokesperson highly.
NZ 'late to the party' in building infrastructure, PM says
Government open to public-private partnerships in building critical health infrastructure.
'Huge loss of confidence': Govt may strip ministry of school property role
The inquiry alleges schools were able to 'jump the queue' by lobbying politicians.
National changes its mind on 'financial black hole' for developers
The Government will underwrite developers in a scheme for which it criticised Labour.
Treasury changes investment rules for long-term thinking
A change to Treasury's investment rules will prioritise long-term public good investment.
Minister admits Health NZ’s near-$1b deficit is ‘worse than expected’
More information on Health NZ's finances is set to be revealed next week.
Act amends accidental slur in Palestine statement
The party accidentally included a slur, the Greens want an apology.
Aussie Deputy PM unable to confirm if diplomat’s partner will lose immunity
Marles couldn’t confirm whether the diplomat’s partner remained in New Zealand.
PM 'not fully up to speed' on incident involving Aussie diplomat's partner
PM says what happened in Wellington is a matter for the police.
Audrey Young: Minister gets top marks despite $30m te reo raid
OPINION: Erica Stanford proved she could be ruthless when she needed some quick cash.
Oranga Tamariki staffer gone following alleged assault at youth justice facility
The incident occured in late August and led to a minor injury.
Editorial: Govt policy won't stop our kids embracing te reo Māori
OPINION: Scrapping funding for Māori teacher training won't stop the revitalisation.
Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Mood of the Boardroom: Chris Hipkins’ low profile and low ratings
Labour still appears to be regrouping after the election loss.
'Reasonable chance' Aussie's diplomatic immunity gets waived after Wellington altercation – legal expert
The person was released by police after it was confirmed they held diplomatic immunity.
Watch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs’ verdict on the Government
New Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition and its policies.
Charter schools: Education union changes rules, David Seymour calls it a ‘come to Jesus moment’
The PPTA says the move is in response to provision in new legislation.