Right to jury trial up for review as increase puts pressure on courts
Figures show an increase in defendants selecting jury trials over judge-only trials.
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Luxon’s next ‘action plan’ - the easy ticks and potential game-changers
A line by line look at each action point, including the easy ticks and the meatier ones.
PM outlines Govt's main focus for next 100 days: 'We want to find the balance'
Public service targets will continue to be rolled out across government services.
Revival of Anzus is a prop for Aukus architecture - Helen Clark
Helen Clark says it is a policy lurch, Winston Peters says there's nothing new in it.
Shane Te Pou: GST a lost opportunity for the left to show vision
OPINION: GST is seen by many people as one of the most regressive taxes going.
'We could do better for veterans': Minister Chris Penk lays out his priorities for role
Penk, a naval officer turned Veterans' Minister, sails into controversial waters.
Audrey Young: Government ropes in old mates for new jobs
OPINION: Two more former National ministers were roped into jobs advising new Government.
Seymour on why he wants more money for private schools, less for free lunches
Act leader is reviewing public funding for private schools after years with no increase.
Government makes new pay offer to police
It comes after police rejected their last offer which was labelled 'insulting'.
'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika students
The university said it was proud of the support given to students.
Behind the coalition talks: What the parties asked about to inform negotiations - Fees-free, Three Strikes, UNDRIP
One party didn't ask officials for any information to inform coalition negotiations.
Govt scraps long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plans
It comes after almost a decade since former Prime Minister John Key first announced it.
Leaked papers reveal rogue spying tool likely used to spy on China
The codename Apparition has emerged to describe the GCSB's rogue spy kit.
Claire Trevett: Willis lines up Old Mother Hubbard Budget - but dog will get a bone
Willis has backed away from many traditions set by former finance ministers.
‘Intolerably imprecise’: Watchdog blasts spy agency for use of class warrants for highly intrusive surveillance
NZSIS warrants 'did not meet the legal tests for necessity and proportionality'
Spies and Govt waited for other countries before revealing China’s Parliament hack
China rejects the accusations but NZ's top spies are confident.
Cabinet goes into damage control over disability allowances
Chris Hipkins says move is a "massive vote of no confidence" in minister Penny Simmonds.
Audrey Young: Luxon executes delicate diplomatic dance over China hacking case
OPINION: The situation demanded some delicate diplomacy from Christopher Luxon.
Watch live: NZ spy agency bosses grilled after China-backed espionage revelations
They represented a 'major national security risk' training those with different values
‘Very low’: Former security minister on the risk of MPs’ personal information being stolen in China-sponsored cyberattack
Little responds: Paul Buchanan says NZ considered Achilles heel of the Five Eyes network.
Watch live: PM faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-up
Luxon will face questions from the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick and Labour's Chris Hipkins.
Audrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat up
OPINION: For the first time, hackers have targeted the heart of NZ's democracy.
Chinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctions
The Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
Govt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligible
Up to $75 a week is there for eligible households as National keeps an election promise.
PM bemoans ‘red tape’ after dolphins scupper SailGP racing
Luxon's coalition partners have already expressed their frustrations.
Watch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parents
All families earning up to $180,000 with childcare costs are eligible.
TVNZ reveals new political editor
The veteran reporter says she will bring a unique perspective to the role.
'Called me a Māori-loving' c***': Finlayson on Treaty referendum division
Chris Finlayson addresses Pākehā angst against Māori and the Treaty.
Audrey Young: Hipkins' bid to control division over tax
OPINION: Hipkins cannot take the support of Labour members for granted.
Claire Trevett: The rolling maul of cuts begins but how much will it hurt?
Opinion: Hard sales jobs lie ahead as National tries to find savings to pay for tax cuts.
Govt doesn’t understand cuts impact, staff say, amid computer systems warning
Officials at the centre of this week's job losses say services will be impacted.
Police Minister accused of passing the buck over challenging policy behind 500 new cop recruits
Associate Police Minister Casey Costello has not commented publicly on the policy.
Chhour defends boot camp pilot in controversial youth justice facilities
The Government remains committed to operating the academies by the next election.