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Vital changes for disaster-proofing critical infrastructure like phones, power and roads have serious flaws, warn government officials.
Vital changes for disaster-proofing critical infrastructure like phones, power and roads have serious flaws, warn government officials. Keep Reading
Newshub understands the Cabinet Office trawled through five years of Nash’s communications. Keep Reading
As the Government begins to respond to the Royal Commission's findings and recommendations, the person leading that response was found to have disbelieved victims of state abuse and their advocates when she was in a senior role at MSD. Aaron Smale reports. Keep Reading
What happens if Labour and National both fall short in the scrap for a parliamentary majority? Keep Reading
National says confirmation New Zealand has tipped into recession is a red light warning for an "incredibly fragile" economy. Keep Reading
Parties could depoliticise the debate by asking the Law Commission to develop a discussion document and a bill and have a special select committee with all parties represented to hear the submissions, writes Lianne Dalziel Keep Reading
In our dysfunctional system, it often appears the university’s chief role is as real estate developer. Keep Reading
Hipkins - just like his predecessor Jacinda Ardern - uses a well-worn tactic to change the direction of a difficult interview. Keep Reading
For a decade it was a laughing stock. Today, Act is stronger than ever. Why did it surge – and can it stay there? Keep Reading
While Jacinda Ardern prided herself on keeping it kind, Hipkins happily wades into political scraps, complete with quips, writes 1News Political Editor Jessica Mutch McKay. Keep Reading
The government is coming under further pressure to do something about an oil-leaking shipwreck in Northland, with a statutory body voting unanimously to take action. Keep Reading
NZ has adopted a new diplomatic strategy which will see it "be loud, consistent and dogged in pursuit" of global climate action. Keep Reading
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor recently enraged farmers and other political parties by suggesting a fertiliser tax. Keep Reading
"They've got their head in the sand while the sea levels rise on the beaches around them." Keep Reading
An analysis of hours of interviews suggests National's leader has more positive things to say. Keep Reading
An analysis of hours of interviews suggests National's leader has more positive things to say. Keep Reading
The Government could raise half a billion dollars today. Or it could walk away empty-handed. Keep Reading
ANALYSIS: Whinging about how the other lot are whingers is a key part of being Opposition leader - and Luxon has a point. But it has to be done right. Keep Reading
Prime minister Chris Hipkins’ upcoming visit to China comes as New Zealand wrestles with how to prevent interference by the superpower and other states Keep Reading
Michael Woodhouse has apologised for calling Jan Tinetti a "good girl" during her Privileges Committee hearing. Keep Reading
How Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins square up against the different news networks and hosts. Keep Reading
Climate aid to developing nations is intended to cut carbon and protect communities. Why did some of it promote high-emitting farms? Keep Reading
Secondary school teachers are inspiring mass frustration over their plan to resume striking. These teachers voted to reject the Government's latest collect Keep Reading
The Green Party is promising a radical shake up of the tax system if elected this year, with an "income guarantee", a wealth tax, a trust tax, and a higher top tax rate. Keep Reading
Defence Minister Andrew Little will travel to Fiji on Tuesday to meet with his counterpart, Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua. Keep Reading