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Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism
More than half the funding package will go towards securing large-scale international events.
'Holy heck': ACT candidate's shock as hoarding shot at
Matt Yovich says his friends were horrified after bullets tore through his election hoarding overnight.
Anti-racism group weighs in on Te Pāti Māori MP's comments
The group has met with the party over comments made by MP Tākuta Ferris.
Finance minister's 'heads up' that Orr was on his way out
Newly-released text messages show Treasury warned Finance Minister Nicola Willis that then-Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr was on his way out.
Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal by High Court
The internet entrepreneur's lawyer Ron Mansfield told RNZ: "We have much fight left in us".
Organised crime fight should be led by one minister - report
It says the lack of accountability has led to inconsistency, an absence of prioritisation and a lack of cohesion.
Coalition loses power in new political poll
The centre-right bloc could not return to power if an election were held today.
Luxon 'quite relaxed' about forecast $8.5b hole in budget
The prime minister says he wouldn't call it a hole and says the government has a plan to fix it.
Collins' visit shows NZ support for Ukraine 'remains steadfast'
The Defence Minister travelled to eastern Europe for formal talks with her Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal this week.
Peer support for eating disorders 'the silent revolution' - Minister
The Mental Health has labelled the new strategy as the silent revolution. Audio
New approach and funding for eating disorder services
The government is promising to invest an extra $4 million in support services each year.
Coalition eases regulation for events organisers
The coalition is promising changes to special licensing rules to make it easier for organisers to run events.
Breaking supermarket duopoly only way to have cheaper prices - grocery group
"The problem isn't a lack of physical bricks and mortar supermarkets, the problem is the ownership of them." Audio
Lake Alice redress 'rotten to the core', court told
A Lake Alice survivor has asked the High Court to review Cabinet's decision on redress and formally find it breaches his human rights.
Donald Trump not budging on trade tariff - Luxon
The Prime Minister says there's no suggestion the US President will budge on a 15 percent trade tariff for New Zealand exports.
Peters talks defence, trade with US Secretary of State
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has spoken to his US counterpart about defence and trade this morning.
'Unworkable': NZ First pulls backing for Right to Repair Bill
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says she's not giving up on her bill that would give consumers the right to get goods repaired. Audio
Secondary teachers strike 'disappointing'
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the coalition would not budge from its position.
Coalition accepts 'Price it Right' supermarket petition
Consumer NZ says people want clearer pricing rules and stronger penalties when supermarkets get it wrong.
PM skips Coalition of the Willing meeting
The virtual meeting chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was held at 1am NZ time.
Big changes coming for building consent system
The system is about to have its biggest shake up in more than two decades. Audio
Coalition tightens human trafficking laws
The changes will strengthen laws and stop criminals exploiting legal loopholes, Justice Minister says.
Government accused of 'fence-sitting' on Palestinian statehood
The government will decide next month whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Audio
New political poll predicts hung Parliament
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll also puts Christopher Luxon level with Labour's Chris Hipkins in preferred prime minister ratings.
