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Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Luxon says bad healthcare and safety fears driving skilled Kiwis offshore
The PM said he has a long-term plan to retain workers and build an 'awesome future'.
'Anything could be going on': Concerns over relaxed barber rules
One industry body warns that relaxed rules could worsen industry regulation gaps.
‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ comments
Comments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.
PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.
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Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down
The events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.
Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.
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Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins
Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.
Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed
Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.
Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
How much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirement
Simplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers.
Wellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade
'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'
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The ruling body is seeking a judicial review of the Government's closure decision.
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Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour
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Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget
OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.
Bruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottom
Recent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.