Politics

Changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act - which would make it harder for Māori to make customary claims on coastlines - are before the justice select committee.

Tino Rangatiratanga flags are expected to fly along the South Island's East Coast during a 'carkoi' to Parliament.

It comes after a string of racist and vulgar comments from speakers at the former US President's rally.

A newly-released Cabinet document shows migrants who have been defrauded with a fake job offer will no longer be eligible for a Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa.

Revelations $100,000 was spent catering a Te Whatu Ora conference have left officials feeling the heat from the minister.

The government says it closed a unit aimed at helping fossil fuel workers into new jobs, because the programme did not align with its priorities.

"Trust has also been eroded, and many of the measures taken during Covid-19 are unlikely to be accepted by the population again," reviewers say.

Analysis - Nearly half of all voters wanted a new government after the election, suggesting this was a "change" election, the authors of a new study write.

The new scheme would allow qualified trade professionals to sign-off on low-risk projects without needing council inspection. Audio

However, support starts to drop when the possibility of a CGT is broken down into specifics.

The police minister hopes new legislation will have its first reading before Christmas.