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Government’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state care

Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ Herald

Simeon Brown names Wellington’s Crown observer

The Government has raised concerns that Wellington City Council looks like 'a shambles'.

Watch: 'Dehumanising': Govt to outlaw strip-searching of children in response to abuse in state care

Luxon will make public apology tomorrow in the House, which will be watched by survivors.

Chlöe Swarbrick calls for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a conscience vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Video / NZ Herald

NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference

Speaker lets journalist cover state abuse apology at Parliament

Brownlee decision comes ahead of the national apology event on Tuesday.

Audrey Young: Opposition party power rankings – the top 10

OPINION: Some former Government MPs seem invigorated by being in Opposition.

Would legalising cannabis lead to a reduction in substance-related harm? A new study's ‘tantalising prospect’

Alcohol is on average more harmful than cannabis. Would legalising it reduce overall harm?

NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years

Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.

'Had enough': Senior iwi leaders walk out of public gallery during Treaty Principles Bill introduction

The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced at Parliament today.

Treaty Principles Bill introduction: Protesters accuse PM of cowardice

The controversial bill will have its first reading next week when Christopher Luxon is out of the country. Video / TVNZ

Kāinga Ora job losses hit 540 as it confirms plans to shed another 310 roles

The total number to be lost is slightly lower than the 321 it proposed in September.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters on the US election result

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters answered questions about the US election and what it will mean for New Zealand's relationship with the United States. Video / Mark Mitchell

'Shame on you': MPs unleash on Treaty Principles Bill in feisty Parliament exchange

The bill is expected to be introduced about 2pm.

What's in PM Chris Luxon's bag of tricks for dealing with Donald Trump?

Elon Musk and Luxon's US-based business background could prove political assets

Luxon: Donald Trump’s victory a 'comprehensive win'

Christopher Luxon spoke this morning from the opening of a new aluminium can factory in South Auckland. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Rob Campbell: Public Service Commissioner must be free from political interference

Former Health Boss has tips for new Public Service Commissioner.

Audrey Young: Trump 2.0, Treaty bill tweaks and a media brickbat

OPINION: Kamala Harris conceded with a speech full of soaring and meaningless rhetoric.