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Winston Peters said the legislation was about 'ensuring a focus on biology'.
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Luxon meets King Charles just hours after death of Pope Francis
A spokesperson for the PM said he 'enjoyed discussing NZ issues with the King'.
Health NZ paid for Margie Apa to do governance course as she was leaving the role
The Health NZ Te Whatu Ora chief executive announced her resignation in February.
'Unwavering': NZ extends military deployment for Ukraine support
It comes ahead of Luxon's visit to NZ troops.
Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target
Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.
Luxon, Peters, Hipkins lead NZ tributes to Pope Francis
Pope's death comes hours before Luxon is due to meet King Charles in London.
MPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country
'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'
‘Current law is confusing’: How Easter alcohol rules could change
It's a hotly debated topic in Parliament.
Editorial: Luxon heads to UK as trade tensions rise amid global uncertainty
OPINION: Luxon’s words in London could be some of the most important he utters this year.
Thomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew Little
OPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.
Fran O'Sullivan: Why the UK's Supreme Court decision matters for women's rights
OPINION: The UK Supreme Court has ruled 'woman' refers only to biological women.
Luxon promotes NZ as ‘champion for free trade’ as he heads to UK amid global uncertainty
The PM will also visit Gallipoli for Anzac events.
More Jobseekers than when coalition Govt took office
There's also been a sharp increase in sanctions being issued.
'Overstaffed': Two Reserve Bank assistant governors quit amid restructure
Departures following Adrian Orr's shock resignation as governor.
Shane Jones woos and warns Chatham Islands with ‘surprise’ abattoir and kūmara bin
Jones' true intentions were made clear soon after touching down in the Hercules aircraft.
Shane Jones urges Chatham Islanders to apply for Regional Infrastructure Fund
Minister Shane Jones is encouraging applications to his $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund to help with the Chatham Islands' many challenges. Video / Cameron Pitney
Why Director-General of Health was hand-picked, not traditionally hired
Ex-Transport Secretary Audrey Sonerson was appointed to the role in April.
'You're gonna get it': Former Te Pāti Māori candidate criticised for confronting Casey Costello
The activist has criticised Pere Huriwai-Seger after an exchange with the NZ First MP.
Porirua locals & Ngāti Toa hold first citizens' assembly to plan for climate change
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions.
Labour finally shoots down Te Pāti Māori’s policy for Māori to receive Super at 55
Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion a year.
Audrey Young: Both Luxon and Peters to blame for messy trade tiff
OPINION: Despite the PM's denials, the rift is real.
No 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – review
Oranga Tamariki is also still refusing to provide details about alleged reoffending.
‘I wasn’t happy’ Nicola Willis responds to Reserve Bank’s $50m splurge
The funding shake-up explained.
No safety benefit, no evidence: Officials slam proposal to expand citizen's arrest powers
Officials say the proposals provide clarity but are unlikely to make any difference.
Andrew Little in studio with Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills
Former Labour Party leader Andrew Little has announced his candidacy for Wellington's Mayor. He joins Newstalk ZB's Nick Mills to discuss his plans in the job. Video / NewstalkZB
ED upgrades, more carparks : Inside the Govt’s new health infrastructure plan
The Government says the 10-year plan is the first of its kind.
Labour tight-lipped as Te Pāti Māori wants Māori to receive Super at 55-58
Te Pāti Māori's policy could cost nearly $4 billion.
Reserve Bank loses millions in funding under new deal with Government
The bank's expenses will be slashed by 25% this year.
Watch: ‘$20b investment required’ - Govt announces ‘first-ever’ Health Infrastructure Plan
Brown is making the announcement around 9am.
The drop in victims of violent crime, impact of Govt’s ‘vibe’ rather than its policies
Luxon has reached his target for reducing victims of violent crime four years early.
Simon Wilson: How not to fix the social housing crisis
OPINION: There's good and an awful lot of bad in the Government's social housing plans.
Richard Prebble: Prime Minister is missing the mark on trade leadership
OPINION: Luxon wants to take the fight global but he needs to focus on the home front.
Revealed: 10% chance of Akld eruption in next 50 years, entire city may be evacuated
The cost of the building damage alone has been put in the tens of billions.
Many public servants using AI off their own bat, but few trained - experts raise red flags
A DIY free-for-all. Government says more training and an advisory panel are on the way.