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Strip Law Society of statutory powers, panel recommends

A huge shake-up is recommended for how lawyers who break rules are held to account.

Te Whatu Ora admits figures used by Health Minister are ‘not accurate’

National and the nurses union claim official figures about ED wait times can't be real.

‘We are living in a more threatening world’ - top diplomat’s warning to MPs

'The world is tricky... particularly for small states (like NZ)'

Thomas Coughlan: Transport crossroads – this Govt has more enthusiasm for subsidising fossil fuel use than reducing it

OPINION: If the transport sector doesn't cut emissions what will?

'Economic coercion': Govt fears China using trade as a weapon

Officials are working on a plan to make New Zealand resilient to a China trade freeze

Robertson says select committee ill-equipped to conduct bank profits inquiry

The Finance Minister is unsupportive of a 'quick and dirty' banking probe.

Steve Maharey breached political neutrality code of conduct but keeps Government jobs

Hipkins says low-level breaches and contrition should not result in sackings.

‘People are aware of my displeasure’: Minister warns officials over shoddy information sharing

Oranga Tamariki is striving to replace its case management system to address the issue.

Luxon: Health communications staff ‘a good place to start’ in public service cuts

He describes chief executives as the sector’s 'biggest problem'.

No decisions yet on lowering the voting age - Kiri Allan

The justice minister has not discussed a referendum.

Hipkins, Luxon trade blows over consultants in Question Time showdown

Chris Hipkins got a jab back at Luxon on consultant use

Second senior public servant (and former Labour Minister) offers to resign; Govt taking advice

National Party leader Christopher Luxon says Labour should accept Maharey resignation.

Social media and mental health: ‘NZ incredibly slow to respond’

There are growing concerns about what teens are sharing about mental health online.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Police Minister challenges Opposition claim gang members threatened roadworkers with guns

Last week, police said there was very little information to follow up on.

Public servants might get a pay rise, as Chris Hipkins and Chris Luxon try to use fewer consultants

PM also suggests the Government’s public sector pay freeze may be ditched.

Voter targeting tools could impact the election - report

A reports shows New Zealand needs to be aware to the threat of online voter manipulation.

Peter Davis: Our long-term problems keep catching up on us

OPINION: How do we lock in some solutions, insulated against the political churn?

Simon Wilson: Why they sacked Rob Campbell and why that has to stop

Rob Campbell spoke his mind. Why did he do that, and why don't we value it?