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Building reforms won't lead to another leaky homes crisis - minister
The Minister for Building and Construction says he is confident an overhaul of Building Consent Authorities will not leave the country open to a re-run of the leaky homes debacle. Audio
'This is the start': Mayor threatens more protests over hospital downgrade
More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio
'Most benefits' of tobacco tax cuts go to tobacco giant
Despite a long list of problems identified by officials, Casey Costello claimed she had got her own "independent" advice.
Kids missing school to get 'significantly cheaper' air fares
Some familes say their children skipping two days of school can save $2000 on flights. Audio
New speed limits mean more people will die - transport researcher
The Minister of Transport is reversing the reductions in speed limits done by the previous Labour government.
Half of charter school applications unlikely to proceed
The government is preparing for up to 15 new charter schools to open early next year.
Building reforms will deliver 'more homes, more quickly' - Property Council
The government is looking at changes to the building consent system - including who is liable when properties are defective.
Parliament gets urgent on sentencing, mining, and charter schools
Parliament spent much of the week debating under urgency. Here's what they were working on. Audio
US Correspondent Mitch McCann
With the latest on the elections and Hurricane Helene, we're joined by our US correspondent, Mitch McCann. Audio
The House For Sun 29 Sept 2024
The Parliament Bill will enable security and assist MP parents, but most crucially it aims to keep governmental fingers from shrinking the parliamentary purse. Audio
'Biggest protest in Dunedin in decades' as up to 35,000 rally against hospital cuts
'We're just getting started,' Dunedin's mayor says after a massive crowd estimated at 35,000 people turned up to protest possible cuts to hospital redevelopment.
Govt signs off new speed limits
Minister of Transport Simeon Brown says the government is reversing Labour's blanket speed-limit reductions from next year.
Climate protesters take to the streets in several cities
Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...
The Week in Politics: The ups and downs of working from home
Analysis - The crackdown on working from home, the still-awaited ferries solution is testing coalition cohesion - and tax policy is back in the news.
Hastings youth councillors given voting rights on committees
In a controversial move, unelected Hastings youth councillors have been given voting rights on committees and could get paid too after the Mayor pushed the proposal over the line. The group of 17… Audio
Māori academics ask government to rescind 'colourblind' directive
A group of Māori academics and health workers are asking the government to rescind its recent directive for public services to be based on need, not race
NZ naval vessel sailing through contested waters 'routine'
The government has confirmed an NZ military ship has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, describing it as a "routine activity".
China's spy agency accuses NZ of harassing Chinese citizens
China's top spy agency has accused New Zealand of harassing and intimidating Chinese citizens in this country.
New Zealand calls for veto reform at UN General Assembly
He also used his speech to announce New Zealand would campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2039-2040 term.
NZ naval vessel sails through Taiwan Strait for first time since 2017
The New Zealand ship sailed through the sensitive strait with and Australian naval vessel.
