Shane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energy
Jones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.
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The coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.
Return to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conference
Members are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.
No regrets: Luxon says Kiwis ‘want me to try’ to fulfil election promise despite hurdles
The Prime Minister spoke to the Herald following his trip to Laos.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
Winston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conference
The policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.
Claire Trevett: Why Govt buckled on revealing fast-track conflicts of interest
OPINION: Leaving it to your enemies to unearth conflicts can make things look a bit murky.
'Stop talking badly about our city': Tory Whanau rejects call for govt intervention
Wellington's mayor admits losing the airport shares sale vote was a setback.
Bishop bows out of fast-track decision involving Winton Land
How ministers managed potential conflicts of interest choosing projects for fast-tracking.
‘I just don’t care’: Luxon on his and National’s poll dip
National score lowest result in rankings in 15 months.
Luxon says Modi interested in trade agreement during meeting, remains ‘hopeful’ for deal this term
The India PM extended an invitation to visit his country.
'We should have done better': Government broadly accepts findings of landmark Abuse in Care inquiry
Landmark report was tabled in late July.
Luxon meets Indian PM Modi - and has surprise pull-aside with new leader
The Prime Minister's diplomatic dance card was full in Laos.
Luxon says Netanyahu not listening to others as Middle East conflict comes up in world summit
“Well, it doesn’t seem like it."
Luxon hesitant to raise expectations about Modi meeting as he still eyes India trade deal this term
The PM will also meet with the leaders of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
Audrey Young: Govt wasting time and money on pointless election promises
OPINION: Why draft a bill that's going nowhere? Or amend sports rules for no reason?
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.