NZ Herald
Act leader David Seymour, speaking to media from Auckland, argued it was “much less divisive” to deliver public services based on need, not race. He said the...
RNZ
Changes to customary marine title showed a blind adherence to pre-existing political commitments at the expense of Māori, the Waitangi Tribunal has found.
NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon believes support for Act’s Treaty Principles Bill doesn’t reflect the views of all New Zealanders as he is again forced to...
RNZ
A yet-to-be published study also found achievement improved at some schools participating in the Ka Ora, Ka Ako scheme.
Newsroom
The Justice Minister cuts grants helping overseas families attend the next phase of the Christchurch terror attack inquest
The January 31 briefing, in addition to others describing the policy choices behind the re-introduction of charter schools, was released today as part of a wider tranche of documents from the Budget 2024 decision-making process.
RNZ
Investment was "better directed to preventative initiatives", officials said ahead of this year's Budget.
RNZ
The new ministry has laid out some time frames for getting things done.
RNZ
Wayne Brown is proposing to build a causeway across the Waitematā Harbour - and says he promised the prime minister he would "sink" the idea of an expensive tunnel.
NZ Herald
Winston Peter’s iron-grip over foreign affairs funding has been showcased in just-released Budget documents, which show how the veteran politician delivered...
RNZ
Even when ministers are trying not to answer questions, they frequently give away a lot of information, writes Phil Smith for The House.
A conservative estimate suggests it will cost about $4 million to progress the controversial, and doomed, Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading at Parliament.
Newsroom
Official advice shows carbon capture would lead to more gas production and higher emissions, even with optimistic assumptions about the unproven technology.
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Some of the biggest talking points in the creative sector were on the table when Paul Goldsmith fronted an audience wanting answers in Wellington.
NZ Herald
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says he’s not concerned but can’t guarantee his five targets for the health system won’t be gamed by under-pressure health...
NZ Herald
Several high-profile New Zealand sporting identities and Olympians have signed an open letter urging the Government to “prioritise fairness and safety” by...
The amendment would prohibit repeat offenders from living under the same roof as gang regalia – regardless of whether the insignia is theirs or belongs to someone else - and give police powers to search homes.
RNZ
The government couldn't save Winstone Pulp mills because of a number of factors, Louise Upston says.
RNZ
That will take the ACT-led debate past Rātana celebrations and Waitangi Day next year - when the government will likely be challenged again on the issue.
Newsroom
Comment: Christopher Luxon’s chances of getting David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill out of the way are slipping through his fingers, writes Laura Walters
The prime minister is accusing Hawke’s Bay health professionals of being “out of line” for prioritising young Māori and Pasifika.
RNZ
Cabinet has agreed on the outline of the Treaty Principles Bill that will be introduced to Parliament, with a change to include specific acknowledgement of the rights of hapū and iwi.
RNZ
Nearly 70 staff at Te Whatu Ora have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November.
RNZ
The criticism was revealed to RNZ in an official information act response, but new documents show Judith Collins asked for them to be redacted.
RNZ
The move comes after months of criticism of the Bill, which seeks to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
RNZ
Historians talk to The Detail about the good, the bad and the grumpy of 23 past prime ministers of New Zealand.
After many months of heated discussion, the controversial Bill has finally begun what is likely a doomed legislative journey. 1News explains what's next.
"It was horrific. It was heartbreaking. It was wrong," Christopher Luxon said.
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