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The Government will effectively veto a controversial dispute settlement scheme from 15-nation trade deal – but critics fear law changes at home may have the same effect
NZ Herald
Health New Zealand-Te Whatu Ora added 2,100 nurses and more than 600 doctors to its ranks between September 2023 and March 2025, according to new figures...
The coalition of groups says the current system is failing to provide sufficient electricity generation.
Founders of the Canterbury Charity Hospital, Dame Sue Bagshaw and Dr Phil Bagshaw, are opposed to moves to shift more operations to private providers.
Newsroom
Analysis: Te Pāti Māori has two overhang seats. The Independent Electoral Review recommended abolishing the provision for overhang seats, writes Jonathan Milne.
RNZ
Despite being a non-sitting week last week, Parliament was brimming with political intrigue and drama between MPs - just not bona fide ones.
E-Tangata
“There are now suggestions that even Treaty settlements themselves may be seen as negotiable by the Crown, despite statements in the coalition agreement that they would be upheld.” — Melanie Nelson.
E-Tangata
“This is the most rejected, reviled, and opposed bill in the history of our government.” — Tina Ngata on the Regulatory Standards Bill.
RNZ
But supporters of the Education and Training Amendment Bill say universities can't be trusted to uphold freedom of expression.
NZ Herald
Labour is expected to confirm its candidate for the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau byelection, with senior MP Peeni Henare likely to be chosen to fight for his old...
CoinFlip, one of the country's largest providers with around 120 machines, said the ban on crypto ATMs was a "step backward" that failed to address the underlying illicit behaviour.
Newsroom
Minister Nicole McKee has stepped in with a ban on crypto ATMs just as NZ's largest operator is put up for sale. Andrew Bevin reports.
RNZ
Phasing out government assistance for storms and floods would be leaving homeowners 'on their own', an expert says.
Newsroom
The 'uncomfortable reality' is that policy-makers must place a value on human life, minister says, to decide how much to spend on safety work. Jonathan Milne reports.
RNZ
Owners should be responsible for knowing the flood and storm risks to their homes, an expert group has recommended.
NZ Herald
ATMs that authorities warn can be used by criminals to send cryptocurrency offshore to fund drug imports will be banned as part of the Government’s...
Newsroom
Emails between Treasury and Nicola Willis’ office highlights concerns over exclusions to fiscal briefings and who is held accountable. Alice Peacock reports
RNZ
Scott O'Donnell is one of the four directors of Dynes Transport Tapanui, which donated $20,000 to Winston Peters' party in 2024.
Stuff
At Parliament, dozens of submitters have responded to the acting prime minister's 'challenge'.
RNZ
The first day of hearings saw a wave of opposition, but the minister behind the bill is dismissing concerns.
NZ Herald
David Seymour’s Regulatory Standards Bill has been called the “strangest piece of New Zealand legislation I have ever seen” by a former Prime Minister, while...
RNZ
Parents should find it easier to open a bank account for their child under changes announced this afternoon.
RNZ
Nicola Willis is set to reveal a shake-up of the government's flagship policy that she says will benefit thousands.
"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith.
NZ Herald
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says it is a “possibility” that the Government could introduce more minimum or mandatory sentences for crimes. Mandatory...
RNZ
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.
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