Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing
Size and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.
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Māori hit back over Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill as misleading and innacurate
Translators claim Act's Treaty Principles Bill is factually incorrect and misleading
Govt launches 'urgent' review into Wairoa flood response
The community had expressed concern the bar at the river mouth hadn't been opened up.
Govt introduces standardised testing in primary schools
The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.
PM to travel to US for Nato summit with security a key focus
Ukraine war and China are likely to be on the agenda.
Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024
This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata Māori
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora
OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'
‘Significantly more prevention work required’: Minister warned of hurdles in youth crime reduction target
Police Minister was told the target was ambitious and would require other agencies.
Climate cringe: Why Niwa was nervous about buying 'large American ute'
Officials considered having no branding on the controversial $170k utes.
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson to undergo surgery 'first thing' today
“I’m trying my darndest to turn my focus completely to my whānau and whakapapa now."
Welcome Project Orange: the new name for project to replace ferries
New ferries will be some time away but the project to replace them has a new name.
Finance Minister unreceptive to calls for new finance monitoring unit
New Zealand warned it's not immune from the risk that Budgets start lacking credibility.
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
Sour grapes: Opposition to Parliament wine brand plans
Contracts are due to be signed-off in August.
Police Minister claims NZDF misunderstood Govt boot camps, promises ‘heavy Defence involvement’
A boot camp pilot was set to begin this month.
Watch: PM unveils 'action plan' for next three months
In the Q3 plan, four bills would be passed addressing law and order.
$2 or $23 an hour? Disabled workers at centre of political stoush ‘often’ receive minimum wage equivalent
Outrage at wage top-up scheme's dumping misplaced, says minister.
Judge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with conviction
The former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.
PM lauds scrapping Auckland fuel tax, increasing paid parental leave
It comes as the Govt reaches the deadline for its second-quarter action plan.
Govt reveals mental health targets, hints at alcohol law reform in health roadmap
The Health Minister admits his expectations will be challenging to achieve.
Derek Cheng: Examining the evidence around Luxon's law and order reforms
OPINION: Why the PM's hands are tied in dropping the dumb stuff in justice reform.
Hollywood and horror in Domain - film stars in NZ; BSA rules on Hosking 'Māorification' comment
Ad agency liquidated; Govt moves to save Shorty St; Stuff's search for a 6pm studio.
Transport Minister unrepentant about cycle lane cuts for pothole repairs and new roads
Brown has released the Government's final roads and transport plan.
Claire Trevett: Crime, coalition 'cracks' and unicorn kisses - just another week in politics
OPINION: Also in today's wrap - the PM's medicine comeback and Andrew Bayly's flying leap.
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
Climate change: Panel members revealed for review of country’s methane goals
Panel to be chaired by former climate change commissioner and respected farmer.
What's coming up in final days of Luxon’s action plan
Several items were mere formalities. Others were easy ticks. Anything substantive?
'Loss-reactive shoplifting': Experts on Golriz Ghahraman's explanation for her crimes
Dr Dougal Sutherland said the condition impacts about 5% of the population.
Revealed: Sliding levels of trust and confidence in police, people feel less safe after dark
Police Minister says downward trends justify law and order focus.
Government moves to harsher punishments for offences committed on bail, parole, or in custody
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says longer sentences will bring greater accountability.
Charter schools legislation set for first reading today
$153m in funding has been allocated to establish up to 50 new schools.
Will the Govt's sentencing reforms make any difference?
Robbing the corner dairy will mean a longer sentence under a law change.