'Time-of-use' charges for road users to reduce congestion
The Transport Minister describes congestion as 'a tax on time and productivity'.
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Kāinga Ora sold $80 million of state housing in five years
Two Remuera properties were sold by the Govt housing agency for $2.3 million.
Police Association pens open letter to PM over consultation processes for gun law changes
Group says it is most concerned about the upcoming Firearms Registry review.
Government: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months
'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'
'I’m on my way out': Suffering patients say right-to-die law still doesn't help them
The family of a woman who was declined for assisted dying say the law is 'ridiculous'.
'A cruel hoax': How a minister, a property mogul, a ‘good bloke’, and the pandemic combined to resolve a 170-year injustice
Some of a Wānaka forest with popular trails can now become 150 homes on prime real estate
Thomas Coughlan: Government risks being overwhelmed by race
Opinion: Parts of coalition obsessed with race, often hurting broader agenda.
Te Pāti Māori ‘will no longer engage’ with NZ Herald after Hobson’s Pledge ad
The party has also demanded an apology.
Are you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctly
Christopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.
Peters discusses ‘paramount concern’ ahead of landmark Pacific tour
PM Christopher Luxon and other Pacific leaders will hold talks at the end of the month.
The big questions that hang over Three Waters
Will the Government's Three Waters fix be enough?
No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’
The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.
Australia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledge
Luxon's Aussie counterpart has responded in kind.
Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions
OPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.
New council water companies to access cheap borrowing
Simeon Brown has announced the next steps for replacing three waters.
'Misled the public': No military personnel on front line of Govt’s youth offender boot camps
Children's Minister: No NZDF staff are working with youth offenders on the pilot.
Many departments will get no extra money in 2025 but Māori language bonuses can stay: Nicola Willis
Departments will need to manage cost increases within budgets.
Oranga Tamariki scraps 337 service contracts, recovers $22m in funding, citing ‘under-delivery’
The minister claims there are no cuts to frontline roles.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell blocks Labour MP from visiting Auckland station
In Opposition, the now-minister said such a move was petulant and vindictive.
Former Elizabeth Kerekere staffer working for Darleen Tana
The ex-Green turned independent MP is rumoured to be aiding Tana in fight with Greens.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Deny basic facts and hope for the best? Our children deserve better
OPINION: In order to have a rational debate, everyone needs to agree on basic facts.
'Not too bothered': Mitchell insists police recruitment goal achievable as Western Australia misses target
The Australian state couldn't recruit half of its desired number by the deadline.
Act MP Karen Chhour's response to Speaker Gerry Brownlee addressing bullying concerns
Act MP Karen Chhour speaks after Speaker Gerry Brownlee addresses concerns about personal attacks and bullying of her and other MPs. Video / Claire Trevett
Starship Hospital leaders say Treaty repeal law will make their job harder
The 7AA repeal would have direct impact on the hospital floor, Starship directors say.
Govt’s pre-Budget lack of action on cancer drugs, scramble after backlash revealed
National had promised to fund 13 cancer drugs but there was no sign of it in Budget 2024
Speaker urges MPs to use complaint process amid concerns about Parliament behaviour
It comes as the PM reiterates his call for MPs to tone down divisive language.
Edmonds says Willis should resign as union warns ferry costs could hit $1b
Edmonds says Willis would need to go if ferry cancellation costs spike.
More and more students leaving school before turning 17
School-leaver data is considered more robust – has the slide in education continued?
Luxon says schools can defer arts, music as teaching comes under microscope
The Government wants to lift maths achievement levels for students.
Simon Wilson: Nats conference hugs and kisses, silly statements and plan for better maths
OPINION: It was happy days for National over the weekend but is the party subtly changing?
Government looks at limiting public access to forest after safety concerns from iwi
The Government is open to limiting public access to a Nelson forest.
Social investment to be at heart of Government
The Government wants departments to share more data.
Schools under the microscope: Doubts emerge over whether students are getting worse
Experts say achievement has not fallen as the Government has claimed.
Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement
More than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.