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The announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.
NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schools
Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.
Children 'getting the bash' from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care rises
Examples included young people getting punched and hit in the head.
Watch live: Greens deliver alternative budget, Swarbrick takes battle to ‘right-wing’
The Greens held their State of the Planet event on Wednesday.
Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill
Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament
‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.
Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.
NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement
Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement
NZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet address
Green Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōrero
Eleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunches
Schools meet with catering area manager, but still no clear solutions to lunch issues.
Luxon poised to meet Vietnam’s ‘Big Four’; plays down China tensions
The looming spector of China in the Pacific will be top of Luxon's mind in capital Hanoi.
New citizen’s arrest powers to be announced amid rise in retail theft
The Government is expected to announce the new powers later today.
Govt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growth
Could the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?
Covid-19 inquiry hit by top-level resignations
The executive director of the Covid-19 inquiry and two lawyers have quit.
How a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa haka
Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.
Ministry stops sending workers to minister’s office amid complaints
Multiple complaints have been made.
‘Frankly ludicrous’: Rusting oil tank has same heritage protection as Parliament
Proposed new legislation aims to make it easier to delist heritage buildings.
Treaty Principles Bill: Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau warns of local government impact
Dozens of submitters gave their view today, including the current Wellington mayor.
How Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youth
The former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.
Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking
Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking in the studio
Jenée Tibshraeny: What will become of Andrew Bayly’s ambitious reform agenda?
OPINION: Will Nicola Willis pick up more of the mantle of commerce change?
Editorial: How the Gangs Act shifted headlines from delays to crackdown successes
OPINION: 3037 charges against gang members in Operation Nickel, including serious crimes.
Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit
As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.
Simon Wilson: Chris Bishop is ‘proud to be an urbanist’ and I’m thrilled to hear it
OPINION: Transport Minister Chris Bishop dreams of a denser Auckland built around transit.
‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care
Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.
Govt mulls extending repeat prescriptions, doctors warn it may lead to ‘catastrophic’ GP shortages
Patients may be able to go longer without seeing a doctor for a repeat prescription.
Govt to decide on retail crime group advising stronger citizen’s arrest and use of force powers
The group's chairman wants retailers to be able to defend their property.
Govt seeks feedback on taxing charity-owned businesses
IRD consultation document reveals 11,700 charities reported business income in 2024.
Claire Trevett: Why Andrew Bayly didn’t stand a chance of staying as a minister
Resign or be sacked were the only options for Andrew Bayly.
Poll reveals if voters support tax cuts, privatisation to grow economy
Poll asked voters if they would support or oppose policies to grow the economy.
‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incident
Luxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.
NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon to be questioned on Bayly staff incident, makes policing announcement
Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak to the media
Emotional Bayly stands down after ‘inappropriate’ staff incident
Bayly released a statement shortly before midday.
NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning
PM accepts Andrew Bayly’s resignation as a Minister following an incident involving a staff member last week.