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The man with rich stories about working with Sir Rob Muldoon and David Lange.
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Training 500 new officers in two years is "ambitious" according to the Commissioner.
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Christopher Luxon has joined fellow leaders in condemning impending invasion.
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Seymour and Luxon both favour greater use of fining parents to fix truancy.
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Finance minister assures pay cuts not on the table for public servants
'I can confirm for the member that we are not intending to reduce pay.'
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Officials warned a Government change will increase poverty.
Health bosses seek solution as police look to change emergency response model
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Luxon cuts spending cap on ministers' taxpayer-funded cars
The Prime Minister was asked if his ministers have to cut costs.
Son of British baron challenging Chlöe Swarbrick for Green's co-leadership
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Treaty leapfrogs education to become one of top three issues for voters
The Treaty has become a top issue for voters.
Where did Labour’s $1.2 billion spend on ill-fated Three Waters go?
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Christopher Luxon faces questions on Treaty Principles Bill
Politicians return to Parliament as the Government looks to complete its 100-day plan.
Audrey Young: The underestimated MP who's got Luxon's ear
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Fixing flawed 111 system a ‘major priority’ but no first-term commitment
The inability to text for assistance from emergency services was highlighted as a fault.
Labour’s warning to ratepayers as Govt lays out Three Waters replacement
The Government claims its plan is the most efficient way to deliver reform.
Luxon delivers strong message over Rafah operation
Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with the Israeli ambassador.
Govt to repeal Three Waters reforms
Coalition government set to repeal Three Waters this week.
Lobbyists are back at Parliament - with a new privacy measure hiding their identities
Gerry Brownlee approves swipe card access for four lobbyists.
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Claire Trevett: David Seymour pushed his luck, Luxon punched back
Seymour's attempt to cast doubt on the Prime Minister's word was the foul of the week.
EV drivers are being ripped off, Greens claim
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The former Labour ministers flourishing in Opposition
A marathon four-week sitting period is set to test all politicians.
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No cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossing
Auckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.
Audrey Young: The woman who saved Luxon from disaster at Waitangi
OPINION: The PM's day would have been much worse if he wasn't able to speak at all.
Govt defends new consenting bill, after Labour slams it as ‘Muldoonist’
Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.
Spending limits for next Budget to be revealed
Finance Minister Nicola Wills will drop two key Budget dates on Monday.
Coughlan: Why Luxon cannot stop voters having their say on Act's bill
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'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel tax
Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.
'Cottage industry costing taxpayers': Govt scraps cultural reports funding
The Government got back to work this week.
Claire Trevett: Luxon declares Treaty Principles Bill a dead duck walking before it's even born
OPINION: Anger about David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill was palpable at Waitangi.
Surprise tax cut? Government getting advice on dumping tariffs to reduce costs
David Seymour says lowering tariffs is important, but might not be coming soon.