‘There is room for savings’: Nicola Willis mulls Reserve Bank funding cut
The Bank has dramatically increased spending while struggling to control inflation.
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Luxon floats sending Navy ship into South China Sea
The move to send a vessel will affirm closer ties with Vietnam.
Paul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiative
Minister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean Purcell
Govt accepts plan to cut approval times for products ‘absolutely critical’ to Kiwis
Halving approval times could have a massive economic benefit.
Referendum possible; Parliament may shift to a four-year term, rather than three years
Governments could enjoy a four-year term if approved by referendum – but there's a catch.
‘Risk to brand’: Inside TVNZ’s decision to quit ‘notoriously toxic’ X/Twitter
The Herald has obtained internal comms about the choice to leave.
Luxon tells major summit NZ’s risks are real as regional tensions flare
The PM spoke of conflict threats in the Asia-Pacific region during his Vietnam trip.
‘I don’t get it right all the time’: Luxon reflects on train-wreck Hosking interview
He's also addressed questions about the situation in Mark Patterson's office.
Luxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in Pacific
The Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean
Brian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workers
The powers would allow anyone to arrest and detain a criminal.
Cook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher Luxon
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.
Watch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powers
The announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.
Children 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care rises
Examples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.
Watch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’
The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.
Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill
Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament
‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.
Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.
Luxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensions
The looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.
Letters: Andrew Bayly got off lightly
OPINION: 'There is no place for this sort of behaviour in the workplace.'
New citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theft
The Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.
Govt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growth
Could the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?
Ministry stops sending workers to minister’s office amid complaints
Multiple complaints have been made.
Treaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impact
Dozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.
Jenée Tibshraeny: What will become of Andrew Bayly’s ambitious reform agenda?
OPINION: Will Nicola Willis pick up more of the mantle of commerce change?
Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit
As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.
Simon Wilson: Chris Bishop is ‘proud to be an urbanist’ and I’m thrilled to hear it
OPINION: Transport Minister Chris Bishop dreams of a denser Auckland built around transit.
‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care
Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.
Govt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortages
Patients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.
Govt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powers
The group's chairman wants retailers to be able to defend their property.
Govt seeks feedback on taxing charity-owned businesses
IRD consultation document reveals 11,700 charities reported business income in 2024.
Claire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a minister
Resign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.
Poll reveals if voters support tax cuts, privatisation to grow economy
Poll asked voters if they would support or oppose policies to grow the economy.
‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incident
Luxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
Sasha Borissenko: Golriz case serves warning Big Brother is here
How a $40 tote bag incident exposes privacy oversights.