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Claire Trevett: Farmers smile, environmentalists fume as tensions ramp up
OPINION: It's also been a tricky week geopolitically with the visit of China's Premier.
Govt pledges $90m to improve facilities of specialist schools
The coalition Government also announced 17 additional satellite classrooms.
‘Fifty-fifty’: Luxon offers frank assessment after meeting Chinese number 2
PM said about half the meeting was devoted to disagreement.
Chinese Premier says it's natural if NZ and China don't see 'eye to eye'
Luxon raised concerns about foreign interference in today's meeting with Chinese Premier.
Government developing pay gap calculator after Labour’s mandatory pay gap reporting pledge
The country's gender pay gap sits at 8.6 per cent.
David Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’
'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'
Govt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversed
Changes will be made by next month.
The $2b social housing cliff no one is talking about
The social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.
Trade and economy at the forefront as Premier Li Qiang arrives in NZ
New Zealand will host its most significant China visit in seven years.
Proposal to address media industry challenges set for Cabinet this month
Paul Goldsmith became the minister after Melissa Lee was demoted.
'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alerted
The incident happened after a local community board meeting.
Political Roundup: Taxpayers funding MPs’ Wellington houses
OPINION: There are 23 politicians using an accommodation allowance.
Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry
The appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.
The billion dollar problems with Kāinga Ora and why plans to fix it might make things worse
The Government plans a radical shake-up in public housing, but some are worried.
Another 146 job losses at Ministry of Education take total past 700
The ministry's digital division will cut about 146 positions.
What perks do MPs really get?
It turns out that accommodation allowances are just the beginning.
Government quadruples deployment to UN mission in South Korea
The Government is substantially upping its peacekeeping efforts on the Korean peninsula.
Agriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbanded
The Government also announces new initiative.
'Helping increase supply' - Luxon to Kiwi Property at build-to-rent Resido opening
Changes will allow foreigners to buy build-to-rent land here.
New poll: National drops post-Budget, Hipkins pulls ahead of PM
A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.
Simon Wilson: Act, Paul Henry, Shane Jones and the March for Nature
OPINION: Good governance requires more than preaching to the choir.
Aukus and security on the agenda as Chinese Premier visits
It will be the most significant visit from China since 2017.
'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel
The Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.
PM says low- and middle-income Kiwis get 'emphasis' of tax package, Treasury figures say the opposite
About 130,000 households receive nothing from the package and 8000 are slightly worse off.
'Great concern': Govt orders investigation amid Te Pāti Māori allegations
"I want an independent, arm's-length, objective review undertaken."
China's Premier Li Qiang to visit NZ this week, PM announces probe into Te Pāti Māori allegations
Christopher Luxon will also travel to Tokyo to meet Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
Mining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track bill
It comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.
Opinion: What threatens Act’s goal of 15 per cent in the next election?
Act's polling suggests it could drastically improve its 2023 party vote.
Watch: Act sets 15 per cent target for 2026 election at annual rally, Seymour fronts media
The sold-out rally was attended by more than 500 people, with Paul Henry as guest speaker.
Former gun lobbyist now Cabinet Minister Nicole McKee on sidelining her personal views
McKee: 'I’m not going to keep everyone happy. I can see that already.'
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Public inquiry needed over Te Pāti Māori allegations
OPINION: All those involved in the allegations should want a proper inquiry.
PM’s Fiji visit diary: Wife Amanda shows diplomatic chops; rugby revenge fails
Luxon had a score to settle with Fiji after what happened to his beloved Crusaders.
Thomas Coughlan: Understanding Australia’s deportation policy
OPINION: Why Australia and NZ don't understand each other on the issue of deportations.