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"Just build the damn hospital." That’s one Dunedin nurse’s straightforward appeal to the government — rejecting a "mind-boggling" proposal to...
"Just build the damn hospital." That’s one Dunedin nurse’s straightforward appeal to the government — rejecting a "mind-boggling" proposal to... Keep Reading
In the aftermath of the 2023 election, 2024 loomed as quite a challenging 12 months for the Labour Party and its leader Chris Hipkins . Receiving just 26.9%... Keep Reading
The coalition Government has ended the year with a number of policy wins under its belt — but which ones performed the best, and where did they stumble? For... Keep Reading
Officials argued a global transparency initiative was costing too much and delivering too little. Keep Reading
The search for a replacement to the RNZAF’s aged Boeing 757 airplanes has been narrowed down to two options, a Boeing 737 Max 8 or Airbus A321 NEO. A news... Keep Reading
The last two quarterly figures for the economy are the worst since the late 2021 Covid-19 lockdowns. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not attend Waitangi Treaty Grounds events on Waitangi Day next year, prompting Te Pāti Māori to accuse him of... Keep Reading
The proposed changes will set clear expectations on how universities should approach freedom of speech issues. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he has chosen to take part in celebrations elsewhere. Keep Reading
A Hercules plane carrying urban rescue staff to Vanuatu was stranded in New Caledonia after an engine fault. Keep Reading
Erica Stanford has announced a redress scheme for those who survived torture as children at the Lake Alice Unit. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake. Video / Mark Mitchell Keep Reading
Government agencies are giving themselves a 'get out of jail free card' on Official Information Act requirements, observers say – and new guidelines appear unlikely to make a meaningful difference. Keep Reading
The contentious Fast-track Approvals Bill is now law - but it hit a few speed bumps on the way. Keep Reading
Contentious mining and marine farming projects, previously killed off by the courts and consenting panels, will now walk again. Fox Meyer reports. Keep Reading
The contentious Fast-track Approvals Bill has passed its final reading in Parliament . It’s one of the final items left on the Government ’s fourth-quarter... Keep Reading
Nicola Willis says the changed forecasts are a result of unwinding "overly optimistic assumptions", not Government policies or decisions. Keep Reading
The PSA says the reckless drive to cut costs shows the government is prepared to put dollars ahead of Kiwis' lives. Keep Reading
The House - This week, both the media and public honed in on the hullabaloo around ferries and speakers' rulings. Meanwhile, more than 30 hours of urgency were used to consider 11 bills. Keep Reading
Christopher Luxon said he had received "a number of invitations" to Waitangi Day commemorations but hasn't yet decided his schedule. Keep Reading
Stuff has obtained a leaked report authored by the government’s expert ministerial advisory group which warns the Aratere ferry should be retired next year to accommodate new wharf construction at Picton. Keep Reading
A new action plan focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational family and sexual violence has been released by the Government. It is the second plan... Keep Reading
There is "still work to do" around getting people timely treatment when they go to ED for mental health. Keep Reading
Health Minister Shane Reti says stage one is still on budget and on track to be completed by 2031. Keep Reading
The Government’s new Three Strikes legislation has passed its third reading in Parliament. The legislation, which contains several modifications to the... Keep Reading
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