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Education Minister Erica Stanford says the structured literacy programme for new entrants has seen boost in achievement across the country's primary schools.
RNZ
But the Climate Change Minister said the new lower methane target would give farmers certainty and keep the country on track to meet its other climate commitments.
The target would be set at a range of 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050.
NZ Herald
More than 20,000 unionised secondary and area school teachers are going on strike as their pay scrap with the Government continues. Rolling partial-strikes...
The Finance Minister says with the completion of the ultra-fast broadband fibre initiative, there's no longer a policy reason for the Crown to own Chorus.
NZ Herald
A select committee has recommended several amendments for the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill, though Opposition parties continue to express deep...
NZ Herald
Nicola Willis says selling a chunk of the Government’s investment in Chorus could earn the Government enough money to put towards hospitals and schools. The...
RNZ
Aperahama Edwards says the government has no authority to push through a law that would make it harder for Māori to win customary marine title to the foreshore and seabed.
NZ Herald
Parliament’s newest MP, Oriini Kaipara, is feeling “very relieved” following her maiden speech, saying she is enjoying “taking everything in moment by...
RNZ
The NZ First leader is demanding answers over the sale of brands including Mainland and Anchor.
NZ Herald
Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee says he will investigate whether an unauthorised haka, deemed to be in contempt of the House, was organised in concert...
NZ Herald
Te Pāti Māori has detailed its party’s reset after weeks of turmoil involving a demoted MP and allegations of a dictatorial leadership style. The party’s...
Newsroom
Comment: Minister Judith Collins has relaxed constraints on consultants spend, after the public sector massively over-delivered on promised spending cuts ... and the Govt work-rate slowed accordingly.
RNZ
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi pointed the finger during a blistering speech in Parliament.
NZ Herald
Trade Minister Todd McClay is refusing to answer questions about allegations a deal was made to not tell the media the truth about why former minister Stuart...
Newsroom
The design of the new Jobseeker policy incentivises parents of unemployed teenagers to work fewer hours, for fear of the teens losing their benefit.
Newsroom
The gene tech bill is expected to mostly impact the crop sector, but focus shifts to its livestock ahead of select committee feedback.
NZ Herald
Labour is defending its opposition to legislation that would outlaw unreasonably disruptive protests outside people’s homes, as it comes under fire for...
Speaking to reporters outside Parliament this morning, John Tamihere said he would not answer "claims and allegations".
RNZ
National's Penny Simmonds has commented on only eight of the 43 fast track projects she has been sent invites for.
RNZ
The prime minister says businesses are 'crying out for young people' as advocates decry the changes as a punishment.
NZ Herald
Family of Rana Hamida, Youssef Sammour, and Kiwi teenager Samuel Leason will speak with the Greens co-leaders at Ellen Melville Center in Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he is continuing to work with Samoa on decisions around the ship and its future.
RNZ
"We love these young people," the prime minister says, but a youth advocate says they've never met a young person who doesn't want to find work.
NZ Herald
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been recognised by Time magazine as one of “the world’s most influential rising stars”. Maipi-Clarke was aged...
