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'I interviewed myself': Shane Jones on oil bill consultation
A significant 11th-hour change will hand new powers to two ministers, and gave the opposition less than 23 hours to prepare.
Specialist education staff to test new partial strike pay-docking laws
The legislation - which passed last month - means employers can again deduct workers' wages, including for industrial action that doesn't amount to a full strike.
Cost of living: 'NZ is back on course,' says government
It's been a full year since National's tax bracket changes came into effect, with the government claiming it is winning the battle against the rising cost of living.
Te Pāti Māori announces Ikaroa-Rāwhiti candidate
It's the one Māori seat currently held by Labour, and the announcement comes during a by-election for another seat Labour is also contesting.
Will the government's changes bring down building costs?
Opposition parties say the devil will be in the details on the government's latest building products changes, but support them in principle. Audio
$30m to go towards new classrooms at state-integrated schools
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the funding approach was different from the usual, but the money would come from the new build package in this year's Budget.
Space infrastructure law requiring operators to get permits passes
It means the Space Minister can order a cut in power and internet services to space-launch facilities if they're in breach of rules or don't benefit the country.
Peters calls for Gaza ceasefire; opposition say more action needed
Peters told the House the international community was united in its revulsion to the events in Gaza
'Great Rides' need double the money to keep running smoothly
Maintenance funding for the country's 'Great Rides' trails will need to double in the next decade, or some will degrade so much they will lose that status. Audio
Govt move to scrap 'four wellbeings' could undermine council stability - officials warn
Critics argue removing councils' wellbeing priorities may lower costs, but will also reduce local autonomy and risk Treaty settlement fallout. Audio
Regulations ministry clarifies cost estimate for Regulatory Standards Bill
But the revised cost of $18 million may also end up on the low side.
'Councils have lacked fiscal discipline' Local Government Minister says
Legislation requiring councils to report more on finances and prioritise core services has passed its first reading overnight.
Fears up to 285 more staff needed to make Seymour's bill work
The cost of the ACT leader's Regulatory Standards Bill work could be as high as $60m a year, officials say. Audio
Lifting ad restrictions will enable medical conferences in NZ - Seymour
The Associate Health Minister says medical conferences can happen in New Zealand now, because the government is lifting advertising restrictions on medicines.
Labour, Te Pāti Māori miss deadline for financial statements
Police have previously formally warned Te Pāti Māori over failing to file a complete and audited 2023 financial statement on time.
Online casino bill: Greens vote with coalition
The Greens have broken with their opposition party colleagues to vote in support of the online casino bill.
Minister defends Te Pūkenga breakup
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds unveiled the polytechnics that would emerge from breaking up Te Pūkenga on Monday.
'Disaster': Union slams disestablishment of Te Pūkenga
The Tertiary Education Union says the sector has become a political football. Audio
Oranga Tamariki's near $2m wage bill for comms team
The revelations come from an Official Information Act response to questions raised by the Taxpayers Union lobby group.
Reviewers of legislation Treaty clauses expected to report back in months
The creation of the group has been led by Justice and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith.
Where next for Regulatory Standards Bill?
Anaylsis: Critics of David Seymour's controversial bill are in for disappointment. Audio
Staffing, stress levels, and job satisfaction: What public servants' survey reveals
The Public Service Census is a voluntary survey that 44,737 out of more than 65,000 public servants took part in.
Mayoral candidate says cap on rates would reduce accountability
Andrew Little says a government rates cap would undermine the democratic relationship between mayor and councillors and residents.
'Had its day': Calls to prioritise upgrades to emergency phone-line
Tasman lost much of its mobile and internet coverage during Thursday's extreme weather. Audio