RNZ
ACT would restructure social worker jobs, add new requirements for the head of Oranga Tamariki, and power up the children's watchdog if elected.
Pierre van Heerden says he's "excited and passionate" about his new role.
RNZ
Dr Shane Reti explains why he'll shut down the Maori Health Authority if National is elected government. Mihingarangi Forbes also speaks to panelists, AUT Dean of Law, Khylee Quince and Te Pati Maori candidate, Takutai Tarsh Kemp.
Stuff
A text message between senior public servants, discussing minister Kiritapu Allan’s behaviour, can remain secret, the Chief Ombudsman has ruled.
NZ Herald
Support for Labour and Chris Hipkins has plummeted in the latest poll.
The acting prime minister says Immigration New Zealand "clearly" didn't take into consideration the apology.
Newshub
"This will be essential in his role addressing the nature of competition in the grocery sector."
ZB
A Pasifika representative says the community will hold the Government to account if changes aren't made to Dawn Raid practices. An independent review sugge
Stuff
Sweden has tight controls on alcohol, and politicians appear wary of being seen imbibing in public. Yet PM Chris Hipkins was happy to oblige.
Newshub
Immigration Minister Andrew Little said he is "very regretful" that action wasn't taken to change guidelines.
Newshub
The deal is expected to increase exports by $1.8 billion annually.
RNZ
An advocate for children in care, who has experienced abuse in care himself, says the ACT Party's youth justice policy lacks empathy.
Newshub
The collective jaws of the wool sector would have dropped, writes Lloyd Burr.
RNZ
With just days left for Māori voters to change electoral rolls, Te Tai Hauāuru electorate has the second-highest rate of voters swapping to the Māori roll.
RNZ
After tough negotiations over a number of years, a free trade deal with the European Union has been signed in Brussels overnight.
Greenpeace Aotearoa
Greenpeace is encouraged by Green Party inclusion of Climate Shift asks in 2023 manifesto, but says proof will be in the pudding on climate change policy.
Newshub
The deal gives Kiwi researchers access to Europe's largest-ever science collaboration platform.
Newsroom
More than $25m reserved by Government for iwi to make good on a 2014 Treaty settlement in Marlborough, reports Andrew Bevin
Stuff
The Greens want to give workers an extra week of annual leave, and provide free lunches in every school.
RNZ
The Green Party has released its election year manifesto, containing the policies it intends to implement if it forms part of the next government.
RNZ
Fresh from delicate diplomatic relations with China, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has arrived in Europe for a week dominated by the war in Ukraine and the NATO Leaders' Summit.
NZ Herald
AGM has also seen Shaw reaffirmed as co-leader after a shock result last year.
RNZ
Green Party co-leader James Shaw has survived this year's co-leadership vote at the party's Annual General Meeting in Auckland.
Newsroom
Changes to the political landscape could bode well for the Greens, as Auckland seats once all but promised to the two major parties are up for debate
Newsroom
Freshly back from China and about to jet to Europe, the Prime Minister is looking more comfortable than ever threading the complexities of both the US and China into New Zealand’s view of the world, writes @jo_moir
