Number of Kiwis on benefit has jumped up by 22,000 - the size of these NZ towns
The minister says an increase was expected but an expert warns of tough times ahead.
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Luxon's insurance policies are his coalition partners' and National's love of power.
Free-trade deal hopes at heart of Luxon’s India visit
Luxon has set himself a deadline to get the deal by the 2026 election.
Law firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developers
Recent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.
Govt’s summit a success, despite Labour winning contest over having most kids
The Government pulled off a successful infrastructure summit in Auckland.
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Christopher Luxon prepares to head to India ahead of key trade talks.
Govt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika
The Government is focused on 'need, not race'.
Travel plans on cards as China proposes sending new Antarctic base via New Zealand
A new Chinese base could mean more ship visits.
Thomas Coughlan: Luxon finds his happy place, courting investment to NZ
The Government was at its strongest at the investment summit this week.
Collins ‘not aware’ of DEI quotas in public service after Peters’ comments
There are targets in a public service plan.
Audrey Young: Bayly’s 2-week holiday becomes 3; school lunches flown in from Oz
OPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.
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An Italian firm is one of a number of investors keen to build the Northland Expressway.
Investors flock to Auckland for infrastructure summit
The Government's infrastructure summit opens in Auckland today.
Could the clock be ticking on New Zealand’s school lunch programme?
The Healthy School Lunches Programme supports 242,000 students in need.
Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament
Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.
Peeni Henare speaks after facing Privileges Committee for haka in House
The Labour MP said he would do the haka again 'if it is the right cause'. Video / Julia Gabel
Winston Peters questioned over NZ First constitution
NZ First leader Winston Peters deflected questions over whether the party's constitution reflected DEI values. Video / Jamie Ensor
Watch: Winston Peters snaps at DEI questioning about NZ First’s candidate ranking policy
Party leader Winston Peters denies that NZ First's candidate ranking policy is DEI.
‘Fantastic’: Stanford, Seymour met as school lunch debacle continues
Meeting followed liquidation of a key lunch provider, child receiving second-degree burns.
Peters says MFAT won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’, hours after job advertised
The role could pay up to $170,000.
Nicola Willis wants to change procurement rules to help NZ companies
The Government wants to make it easier for Kiwi companies to bid for contracts.
Winston prepares for the Washington quickstep - Audrey Young
There are many reasons Winston Peters and Marco Rubio should click.
Thomas Coughlan: National MPs’ faces tell story of gloomy polls
National MPs' faces told the story of the party's fading faith in its leader.
Labour’s Peeni Henare facing privileges committee for haka in the House
Henare and three other MPs were referred to the committee.
370,000 to be stung by Govt's stealth student loan change
The Government is lifting the repayment threshold.
Collins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEI
It comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.
Jan Tinetti admits ‘little bit of grief’ losing education in Labour reshuffle
Tinetti was among several experienced MPs to lose portfolios they'd held for some time.
Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon grilled on value of DEI regulations in the public service. Video / Mark Mitchell
Recently retired top diplomat off to London to replace Phil Goff
Chris Seed, the former head of MFAT, will be acting High Commissioner.
Simon Wilson: Chlöe Swarbrick v Chris Bishop and the Investment Summit
OPINION: Will growth solve the nation's ills or does it depend on the kind of growth?
‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest poll
The centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.
Govt after funds to build Northland Expressway
The road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.
Luxon reinforces India free-trade deal promise ahead of visit
The deal was promised by the end of the term.