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NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail

The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.

Decades-long battle for Samoan citizenship echoes in Parliament

She was just 5 months old when she attended her first march for justice for Samoans.

MP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic death

Act MP Mark Cameron is returning to Parliament after his son's tragic death.

New book explores how NZ fell out of love with Jacinda Ardern

Political scientists explore the question in a new book.

Thomas Coughlan: Housing policy leaves anti-density backers nowhere to run

OPINION: Chris Bishop plans to 'flood' the market with housing.

Govt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee status

Government to review employee/contractor distinction while the law is tested in court.

Labour warns Oranga Tamariki cuts will ‘decimate’ youth justice system

Oranga Tamariki is expected to publicise what jobs are gone in August.

Mayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'

The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / AC

Claire Trevett: PM's Nato trip perfectly timed for US, UK schmoozing

OPINION: There'll be plenty of high-level chat about what Trump 2.0 might bring.

Anti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights Act

A select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.

Government to ‘flood’ cities with more housing

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has unveiled the Government’s plan to “flood the market’ with land for development in a bid to end New Zealand’s housing crisis. Video / Michael Craig

Minister defends mental health targets despite absence of data

Matt Doocey says he's confident they can be achieved.

Focus Live: Christopher Luxon and Matt Doocey speak to media

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey speak to the media. Video / NZ Herald

Govt unveils plans to 'flood' cities with more housing

Size and balcony requirements will be gone as part of sweeping changes announced today.

25% budget reduction is cutting Whakaata Māori at the knees - Takuta Ferris

Māori Party call on Potaka to stand up to Nicola Willis.

Māori hit back over Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill as misleading and innacurate

Translators claim Act's Treaty Principles Bill is factually incorrect and misleading

Barry Soper: In defence of Seymour's social media engagement with schoolkids

OPINION: It’s not often that you would feel the need to jump to the defence of politician.

Political Roundup: Why NZ needs to invest properly in rail and ferry infrastructure

OPINION: The rail and ferry infrastructure debate has been dominated by one view.