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Jim Bolger often stood up to his own team when overseeing the fractious process that led to a Treaty settlement, a Ngāi Tahu leader says.
There were audible cries of disbelief when he said the action — while their legal right — had "crossed an ethical line".
RNZ
A pragmatist who disliked being called a pragmatist, Bolger led the country through a tumultuous '90s and the first MMP government.
NZ Herald
As the countdown continues on whether Labour will adopt a capital gains tax, a fresh report is pushing the party to support a broad-based, comprehensive...
RNZ
The Speaker has given MPs a dressing down over falling standards around leave, attendance and dress.
Newsroom
The same week the Government announces the Solicitor-General is leaving the role, the coalition has introduced legislation that will further shield the state from taking responsibility for the horrific and widespread abuse of children under its care, writes Laura Walters.
NZ Herald
Labour MP Willie Jackson believes a split within Te Pāti Māori is “inevitable” if internal conflicts aren’t addressed shortly, but he says it’s too early to...
Select committee backs the RSB despite 99% opposition. Critics cite threats to Te Tiriti, rights, and democracy; Seymour defends it as reducing red tape. Second reading imminent.
Newsroom
Climate Minister Simon Watts admitted the Government's new methane target may not be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5C.
RNZ
A former co-leader says the party needs to take stock and have a clear vision for the election.
The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline.
Te Pāti Māori faces turmoil over leaked allegations, financial overspend, and leadership rifts, undermining its kaupapa and risking wider harm to Māori amid unresolved internal strife.
Newsroom
NZ First draws a line in the sand: either genetically modified organisms stay in labs, or the gene tech bill stays in limbo, writes Fox Meyer.
RNZ
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement negotiations.
NZ Herald
Te Pāti Māori has emailed its members a series of documents that contain serious allegations against one of its own MPs and her son, who is also a former...
Both the major party leaders take an approval dive in the latest 1News/Verian poll.
Stuff
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...
