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Labour slams 'big tax breaks' for tech giants as Govt ditches digital levy

The tax was forecast to bring in $479m over four years, starting from January 2026.

Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignation

Former CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.

Phil Goff: Weaponisation of starvation is a war crime

Opinion: Israel partially lifted the aid ban after international condemnation.

Te Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles

'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'

Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story

Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.

Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards

Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.

'Foul, filthy language': Peters hits back after heckler's employer criticised for investigation

Tonkin + Taylor apologised after their employee heckled Winston Peters.

Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown

OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.

Government's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per year

And the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.

Winston Peters asked to leave the House

Deputy Prime Minister was asked to leave the chamber by Speaker Gerry Brownlee after he asked a question deemed not to be in order.

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Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's haka

Parliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark Mitchell

On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way

We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.

$600m in Government funding to go to rail services

Rail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Govt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades

Metro services had suffered from a lack of investment, according to the Government.

PM positive on providing tax support for firms that invest in tech and machinery

How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.

Te Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks fail

A fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.

IRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promise

Significant lags in data are contributing to the issue.