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Andrew Little backs Government decision to explore Aukus pillar 2, distancing himself from Labour position

Andrew Little supported the Government's decision to explore the deal.

Simeon Brown discusses 'time of use' charges to ease congestion

Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced that the government has agreed to policy settings that will allow time of use schemes to be proposed. Video / NZ Herald

'Time-of-use' charges for road users to reduce congestion

The Transport Minister describes congestion as 'a tax on time and productivity'.

Dame June's passing marks the end of an era for Urban Māori

The matriarch of Māoridom died on Saturday morning at Otamaroa.

Kāinga Ora sold $80 million of state housing in five years

Two Remuera properties were sold by the Govt housing agency for $2.3 million.

'Defects and misrepresentation': Six key issues with remote building inspections

The Government wants councils to use remote inspections as the default approach.

Police Association pens open letter to PM over consultation processes for gun law changes

Group says it is most concerned about the upcoming Firearms Registry review.

Government: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months

'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'

Editorial: Bill sparks outrage among Māori

A raft of policy changes has been implemented that significantly impact Māori.

Nicola Willis open to making RBNZ ease bank capital rules

The Finance Minister is also seeking advice on a de facto 'bank tax'.

Power price spikes: Government calls for energy data

Associate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.

No safety concerns as boot camp pilot welcomed as a ‘success’

The 10 teens in the pilot have requested more physical activity.

Australia's PM responds to Luxon’s ‘simple’ sledge

Luxon's Aussie counterpart has responded in kind.

'Playing with fire': Act criticises council move to keep Māori seats without referendum

The Act Party has hit back, criticising the move as a 'race-based' decision.

Watch live: PM speaks to media at primary school after maths 'overhaul'

It comes after the Government announced major change to the maths curriculum.

Te Pūkenga boss: Polytech merger to keep cutting costs over next six months

'We will work pretty hard over the next six months to continue to build our revenue base.'

Audrey Young: Hipkins' political radar way off with petty, outdated questions

OPINION: Kiwi voters are worried about many things. Lapel pins are not one of them.

Government announces new funding access for council-owned water companies

The Government has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA)