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The additional Waitematā crossing is likely to be a tunnel.
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Plan in place after officials warn against light rail appointment
New board member appointed despite officials concern over potential conflict.
'Cavalier': Privacy fears over police use of facial recognition tech
The upgraded technology can recognise facial features and also scars and tattoos.
'Luxon smiles to your face but stabs you in the back' - Nash swings at Nats
Nash earlier posted a response to his dismissal on Facebook.
Thomas Coughlan: Blunders and Nash - what next for MP
Will Stuart Nash be forced out of Parliament after series of scandals?
Govt 'actively considering' amnesty for migrant overstayers
Officials have prepared advice on the matter for the minister to take to Cabinet.
‘Increasingly volatile’: New $200m tactics model to protect police from more gun crime
The Police Commissioner hosted a demonstration for the Prime Minister and Police Minister.
David Parker rejects calls to delay RMA reforms
Environment Minister has rejected calls to slow down RMA reforms.
Nash faces probe into his correspondence with donors
Nash set to make future plans clear later this morning
Bryce Edwards: Nash’s sacking means a deeper probe into Cabinet required
Nash was sacked after disclosing confidential information from a Cabinet meeting.
New law blocks gang leaders using family and kids to stash money and assets
The Green Party and the Māori Party both opposed the bill.
Yeah nah - Hannah Tamaki struggles to meet southern councillors
Vision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.
Stuart Nash says there will be no Napier by-election
Sacked minister says he will remain MP for Hawke's Bay electorate.
Stuart Nash sacked, attempted kidnapper arrested & teachers back on strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 March, 2023
Stuart Nash dismissed from cabinet, the big chill hits the country and how much time we’re wasting waiting on customer service in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Stuart Nash's sacking was a no-brainer - but questions linger
Nash's last sin made his first two pale in comparison.
Focus: Stuart Nash sacked from Cabinet after new email scandal
Chris Hipkins has announced that ex-Police Minister Stuart Nash will be stripped of all his cabinet portfolios after a new scandal has emerged. Video / NZ Herald
‘Stop Co-Governance’ site used world's oldest man who died in 2020 to illustrate rally support
The so-called Stop Co-governance roadshow uses images of others presented as supporters.
New police-style vests for Parliament Security after Parliament occupation
The new uniform is designed to make staff feel safe after occupation threats.
Security threat: Could TikTok get banned in NZ?
There are growing concerns about the influence of the social media app.
Marama Davidson cut short trying to ‘have conversation’ on violence in the House
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon face off in Parliament.
Marama Davidson speaks after Opposition demands apology for ‘white cis men’ comment
The Greens co-leader was strongly questioned in the House today.
Greens call for universal Covid vax availabilty after nearly 2500 children hospitalised
The Green Party is calling for the Covid-19 vaccine to be made universally available.
Mahuta ‘clearly stated’ NZ’s concerns over China giving lethal aid to Russia
Mahuta urged China to use influence on Russia to end its war on Ukraine.
‘Problematic’ ram raid reporting prompts police to consider data collection change
The true number of ram raids per month can almost be double what police first estimate.
Zero speed camera warning signs set up since 'no surprises' policy announced in 2019
The policy was announced alongside a suite of programmes to tackle unsafe speeds.
Govt to increase detention of asylum seekers without warrant from 4 to 28 days
Amnesty says sends "worrying message and sets a dangerous precedent" for future changes.
Marama Davidson apologises to PM for ‘white cis men’ comment
The Greens co-leader is still suffering from being hit by a motorcycle on Saturday.
PM giving Marama Davidson 'leeway' for 'white cis men' comment
Chris Hipkins said he accepted Marama Davidson's clarification.
Holly Bennett calls on colleagues to be more accountable
Holly Bennett is urging fellow lobbyists to make sector more transparent.
Watch: Mike Hosking grills PM over Marama Davidson's 'white cis men' comment
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson's comments about white men at the Posie Parker protest at the weekend were not "particularly helpful". Video / Newstalk ZB
Mayor's threats against private landowners, long road for SH25A & Marama Davidson's u-turn | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 March, 2023
Auckland Mayor reveals emergency recovery plan, work continues on Coromandel highway cut off by landslides and cold snap hits the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown's finger to the rest of the country
Opinion: Why does the Auckland mayor care so little about the ties that bind?
'Not appropriate': PM says MP's 'white cis men' comment
It comes after a week of tensions and MP injured at trans-rights rally.
Marama Davidson walks back 'white cis men' comment over violence
The Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence faces flak over the comments.