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Fears job cuts will make Wellington 'a ghost town'

Kirsten Saunders, the co-owner of Smith the Grocer, says the announcement of more job cuts is...

Fears job cuts will make Wellington 'a ghost town'

An economist says more than 3500 jobs could be cut in Wellington, and the capital is set to "bear the brunt" of a major shake-up to the public service.

$2.4b in savings as thousands of jobs cut

Finance Minister Nicola Willis makes a pre-Budget announcement on cutting public service jobs....

$2.4 billion in savings as thousands of public service jobs cut

The government has announced plans to slash public service jobs by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up it says will deliver $2.4 billion of savings.

Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to

Erica Stanford shrugged off questions about a leadership challenge. Photo: RNZ

Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to

Teachers say they are disappointed feedback for the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to.

Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming

David Seymour eating a school lunch. File photo: RNZ

Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming

The Healthy School Lunches programme has been funded for another year, with the government committing $212 million towards an extension.

Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer

Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer

The government has published its anticipated "move-on" law which will allow police to shift rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour away from public places.

Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins in Auckland speaking to reporters after his State of Auckland...

Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure

Labour's leader has promised to work with his political opponents on infrastructure projects if elected. Chris Hipkins said parties cancelling each others' infrastructure projects was not helpful...

'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

Retiring MP Judith Collins delivers her farewell speech to her Parliamentary colleagues.&nbsp...

'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.

Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First...

Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.

Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has split from Te Pāti Māori to begin Te Tai Tokerau Party. Photo: Samuel...

Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party

Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party - named after her electorate.

Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.

NZ invited to join US in bid to reopen strait

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Getty Images

NZ invited to join US in bid to reopen strait

The US has invited NZ to join forces with a number of other countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

Chris Finlayson. Photo: RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to "extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on...

Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman had been suspended from Parliament for five days by the Speaker.

'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular slot on TVNZ's Breakfast programme,...

'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Christopher Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.

Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

The Green Party says the government's decision to grant a prospecting permit on heritage land is unacceptable.

Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations

The latest government data shows New Zealand's fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations.

David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest

Act Party leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest

Act Party leader David Seymour has floated dishing out $500 to every year 11 student for an investment account, to promote investing at a younger age.

Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe

New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe

Shane Jones has apologised after making a jab at the finance minister's weight loss as the coalition ructions shift gears into personal attacks.

‘Golden Visa’ bringing in billions: Stanford

United Machinists chief executive Sarah Ramsay (left) shows Immigration Minister Erica Stanford...

‘Golden Visa’ bringing in billions: Stanford

The so-called ‘‘Golden Visa’’ is returning golden results for New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.

Spat gets worse as Luxon fires back

Spat gets worse as Luxon fires back

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unleashed on his coalition partner, Winston Peters, saying he was the person who put Dame Jacinda Ardern in charge of the country.

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