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The Government refuses to disclose how much money it will save from reducing pay equity.
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Collins eyes scrapping ‘woke’ diversity requirements for public sector bosses
A draft bill is expected to be before the Cabinet in July.
Editorial: We’re up for the debate on social media restrictions
OPINION: The Govt must have been encouraged by the public reaction to the member's bill.
Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern
Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.
Govt earmarks $100m for students underachieving in maths, new ‘maths intervention’ teachers
Funding will be included in next week's Budget.
Abuse in state care: PM defends broken promise, emotional Hipkins slams Govt ‘injustice’
The inquiry into abuse in state care recommended a new redress scheme.
Erica Stanford announces measures to improve maths in schools
Education Minister Erica Stanford announcing measures to improve mathematics in schools. Video / Mark Mitchell
Luxon maintains Act shifted on social media policy despite Seymour saying that's incorrect
The Act leader claims it's others who are shifting their positions.
Audrey Young: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job
On the face of it, the review into the Waitangi Tribunal looks rather puny.
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds a post-Cabinet press conference
Deputy Police Commissioner resigns before impending sacking
The Prime Minister had been preparing to consider recommending McSkimming's removal.
Govt move to scrap ECE cultural requirements sparks backlash
Critics argue the changes could harm tamariki Māori and prioritise profits.
Local Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi
Van Velden's grandfather lived under Nazi occupation in World War II.
Former Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role
'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'
‘Only talented person you've got in the room?’: PM grilled on Minister fronting raft of policies
PM questioned about the number of new policies the minister was introducing.
Editorial: Government must keep its 500-extra-cops promise
OPINION: This is a policy promise the coalition has to keep.
Inside Health NZ’s million-dollar spend on restructure consultants
The agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.
Luxon speaks to the media after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s
The Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ Herald
Work on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agenda
A top National minister will be in charge.
Luxon holds stand-up after announcing plan to restrict social media for under-16s
The Government is making work on restrictions to social media for New Zealanders under the age of 16 part of its official programme. Video / NZ Herald
Act triggers rarely used coalition clause amid row with National on firearms registry
It's only been invoked a small number of times.
Police goal of 500 extra officers by November unlikely
A new police campus in Albany will start training recruits on June 30.
Government promises boy-racer crackdown
Ministers Chris Bishop and Mark Mitchell announced new offences and penalties in Rotorua on Sunday, with Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell. Video / Kelly Makiha
Swift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for police
Boy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.
Editorial: Drug gangs and the Govt are both increasing funding, who will win?
OPINION: New Zealand is a lucrative market for organised drug gangs.
Social media ban for under-16s: A good start, or ineffective, ‘half-baked’ populism?
National MP Catherine Wedd has put forward a member’s bill to introduce an age ban.
Deputy CEO of Customs NZ Paul Campbell provides an operations update
Deputy CEO of Customs NZ Paul Campbell provides an operations update. Video / NZ Herald
Minister of Customs Casey Costello provides an update on operations
Minister of Customs Casey Costelllo provided an update on customs operations. Video / NZ Herald
Love this City: Simeon Brown opens a cycleway, Auckland Transport downgrades safety - Simon Wilson
OPINION: Auckland Transport's new approach to safety, a developer's plea and cycling news.
Editorial: Pope Leo has unique opportunity to help heal American divide
OPINION: The Chicago-born Pope has opposed radical Christianity and Trump policy.
Thomas Coughlan: An ugly week for National MPs
OPINION: Pay equity row leaves backbenchers caught between party loyalty and voter anger.
'Shame on you Brooke': Hundreds brave downpours to protest Govt’s pay equity changes
PM Christopher Luxon maintains the changes will make the pay equity scheme more workable.
'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' move
David Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.
Nationwide protests erupt over Government’s pay equity rollback
Protests across NZ today targeted the Government’s rollback of pay equity laws. The PSA says it impacts underpaid women in female-led jobs. Video / Jason Dorday, Mike Scott