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'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' move
David Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.

Watch: Govt invests $774m in improving state abuse redress scheme - but no new scheme
But it has resisted recommendations to set up an independent redress body.
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10 reasons why banning social media for Kiwis under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too
'Instead of a ban, why not work to improve the platforms?'

Editorial: Getting CRL greenlit may be Key's lasting Auckland legacy
OPINION: We must build to grow, a belief our Governments should be reminded of.

Govt spent $20k flying former Trump aide to speak in Auckland
The expat Kiwi was offered a business premium seat from New York.

Decision on fate of Te Pāti Māori MPs closer after late-night meeting
The Privileges Committee met again to discuss the actions of three Te Pāti Māori MPs.

'To Shane Jones ...': Parker bows out with a laugh and look back at 23-year career
Labour’s David Parker is leaving Parliament after 23 years.
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Editorial: When tech billionaires restrict their kids' social media use, why shouldn’t we?
OPINION: Catherine Wedd's member's bill shouldn't be left to the biscuit tin.

'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science council
The Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.

Thomas Coughlan: Government moving too fast on roll back of pay equity regime
OPINION: The coalition hasn't made a good case for urgently pushing through bill.

‘It’s hurting, it’s really hurting’: Kristine Bartlett on Government move to restrict pay equity claims
The changes are set to give the Government major cost reductions ahead of the Budget.

National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'

Editorial: If we start to permanently lose our top performers, we all suffer
OPINION: If our best and brightest aren’t staying, our international reputation suffers.