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First term MP James Meager given three portfolios
The Rangitata MP James Meager will be working outside of cabinet as Minister for the South Island, Hunting and Fishing, Youth and Associate Minister of Transport. Meager spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Reti loses health portfolio, Melissa Lee sacked as minister
The newly demoted Health Minister says he accepts the Prime Minister's decision to take the role off him. Shane Reti has been sacked as health minister, with Simeon Brown taking on the portfolio… Audio
Industry groups to reject govt trades training proposal
The move will mean the industry voice is lost in the discussion about workplace training and apprenticeships, critics say.
Simeon Brown given health portfolio in cabinet reshuffle
Dr Shane Reti has lost his health portfolio in a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Simeon Brown will take over as Health Minister. Brown spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
PM's top-heavy reshuffle piles on portfolios to trusted MPs
Analysis - The prime minister has taken a close hard look at the varying skills of his ministers, resulting in a portfolio allocation imbalance following Sunday's reshuffle, Jo Moir writes.
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
The Methodist minister who became a Cabinet minister is being remembered as a "principled voice".
How big is social media's impact on politics?
A professor from the University of Auckland says social media is responsible for people "directly engaging with these proposed changes" in the Treaty Principles Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill. Audio
PM retains confidence in Reti despite sacking him from Health
Shane Reti's demotion was one of the major change in Christopher Luxon's reshuffle. See the other changes here.
Pack rape sentences 'messed up' says teen victim
Terror and pain coursed through the body of a teen girl who was being held in a bedroom and repeatedly raped.
Police crack down on Hutt Valley street racers
Police say the operation sent a clear message to those wanting to participate in disruptive and illegal activity.
Cabinet reshuffle: Simeon Brown takes over Shane Reti's health portfolio
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a Cabinet reshuffle.
Mayor removes abandoned trailer himself since council hadn't
Christchurch's mayor has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction.
Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting rights groups
Despite Taiwan's reputation as Asia's most liberal democracy, the death penalty remains broadly popular according to opinion polls.
Shane Reti expected to lose health portfolio in reshuffle
The Prime Minister is rearranging his team ahead of their first caucus meeting on Tuesday.
Hanging from cliffs to keep highways open
When Wayo Carson was a boy, he loved throwing rocks. That thrill has never left.
Music therapy helps girl navigate neurodivergent life
Kiara tried many things to help her navigate a neurodivergent life, but her parents found she flourished the most with her weekly music therapy sessions.
Christchurch cyclist numbers hit all-time high
A record-breaking 4.08 million trips were logged in 2024 across 31 locations.
Most Year 11 students attempted NCEA level 1 in 2024
The qualification's popularity has fallen, but nine in 10 Y11 students were still entered for at least some credits.
Bendy bus to be tested on Wellington's most popular route
Buses on the number 2 route will get longer instead of higher, as the Karori and Seatoun tunnels cannot accommodate double-deckers.
Indian police volunteer found guilty of doctor's rape and murder
The brutal crime sparked outrage across India, with tens of thousands of people protesting in the weeks after.
