Act seeking to reform sentencing to focus on victims and reduce scope for home detention
The Herald can reveal new proposed legislation to improve victims' experiences in courts.
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Principals say National’s plan to ban phones in school is unworkable
Countries like Australia already had similar bans in place which worked, Luxon said.
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Communities left in fear as a gang feud brews, why US$8.6 trillion BlackRock loves New Zealand and the party keen to ban phones in schools. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
National vows to ban phone use at schools in bid to turn achievement around
Schools would be able to decide penalties for students who didn't comply.
Buy now, pay later sector avoids heavy-handed rules
Government takes 'proportionate' approach towards BNPL regulation.
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New Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister wants lending rules to be more 'nuanced'.
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Petrol prices bite as Govt holds firm against bringing subsidy back
Motorists can expect more pain at the pump as prices once again start to trend upwards.
National sends signal to Act it won’t dump gun register; Act says it’s negotiable
Labour seeks to drive a wedge between National and Act over gun register.
Come on Barbie, let’s go... Green Party? Top lawyer warns of potential copyright breach
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Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview
The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.
Act MP admits being shot as teen after friend's drug deal
Simon Court says he suffered serious injuries and the shooter was arrested and charged.
BlackRock introduces New Zealand fund for clean energy
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$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announced
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Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.
Strong public support for gun registry, but Act doubles down on repeal plans
Survey shows strong support for gun registry - even among Act voters.
Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
OPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.
Govt to accelerate NZ's switch to clean energy with wind and solar schemes
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New harbour crossing, pressures on grocery supply and rail accidents surge | Focus Morning Bulletin August 7, 2023
Leaders dig in at major parties over the new harbour crossing plan, it’s bad news at the checkout as grocery prices go up and stats show an increase in rail accidents. Video / NZ Herald / AP
'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a difference
Politicians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?
'Politics not transport': Mayor fires shot at major parties over new harbour crossing plan
The mayor claimed both Labour and National had failed in their consultation.
‘Bonkers’: Greens slam second harbour crossing as National shows support
National's transport spokesman has called the harbour light rail plans a "fantasy".
'No question' second Auckland harbour crossing needed - PM
A three-tunnel road and rail plan will cost tens of billions and take decades to finish.
Greens propose using wealth tax to fund free dental care
Less than 1 per cent of Kiwis would pay the wealth tax that would fund free dental care.
Greens will have free portable dental clinics across country
It is part of a larger dental care package being unveiled on Sunday.
Act promises to ‘stop work’ on wasteful projects on day one
Act promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.
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Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food
New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.
Health Minister ‘disappointed’ no new waiting list data before election
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