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Minister's shortlived celebration about one statistic
Karen Chhour has acknowledged her initial comments didn't paint the full picture.
Bill doubling maximum tribunal claim value passes
Previously, complainants taking a civil case were limited to claims of $30,000.
State care residences report first recorded reductions in harm
The government credits its new policy of using transparent bags to stop harmful items from being brought in.
Willis rejected Treasury advice to remove governor from Reserve Bank board
A report from Treasury shows it provided advice to the Finance Minister in July proposing options for changes to governance settings at the bank.
Hipkins caught off guard by Labour's health announcement
Labour's leader has admitted he "forgot" his health spokesperson was set to release policy today.
Cautious optimism for Labour's Future Fund from some
But the prime minister says the newly unveiled policy is "just a whole bunch of buzz words" with no detail or costings. Audio
'Limp defences': Peters threatens Fonterra over sale of iconic brands
The NZ First leader is holding out the prospect of more regulation for the dairy giant if the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland proceeds.
Coalition partners exchange blows over Fonterra deal
David Seymour says politicians should stick to policy, but Winston Peters says he milked cows for decades and unlike some knows "what one end of the cow looks like".
Government to build 82 more classrooms and a new school
Education Minister Erica Stanford says the government had halved build costs which freed up the funding to rapidly growing areas.
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs remember Jim Bolger
Christopher Luxon praised the former PM's innate sense of fairness as he led the tributes in Parliament.
'Footnote in history': Constitutional experts shrug off Regulatory Standards Bill tweaks
David Seymour says NZ First's changes to his bill are a 'win-win', not a backdown - but experts say the way it's been handled means it is unlikely to have lasting impact.
Regulations Ministry to review hospitality sector
The review will cover regulations for restaurants, cafes, bars, food stalls at markets, food trucks, caterers, and hotels, but exclude gambling regulations.
'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are' - Labour leader
"It seems that there are a number of different segments to the Māori Party," says Chris Hipkins, "and it's unclear whether they actually form a cohesive whole at this point."
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards after maiden speech, haka
The Speaker suspended Parliament briefly last week after Oriini Kaipara's speech was followed by a waiata, then haka.
PM 'very open' to Electoral Commission running local elections
Currently, local elections are run by the councils themselves.
NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes
Parties agree the laws and regulations governing gene technology need to be modernised, but disagree over what the final bill should look like.
Government signs 83 new contracts with truancy services
School students not enrolled or who are absent 15 or more days per school term can be referred to attendance services. Audio
Business leaders' fair trading fears assuaged after meeting with ministers
Leaders vehemently opposed to changes say they are now feeling happier.
'Uncertainty and changing nature' of US tariffs making it hard for NZ exporters
NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay is confident New Zealand exports will still find markets, as the US continues to pile on the tariffs.
Why Trump makes a strong case to tariff foreign movies
The chief economist at a Wellington-based think tank believes the US president has a stronger than usual argument, but says he'll struggle to do it. Audio
Unions call for return of electricity generators to public ownership
The electricity market should be treated as a public utility that serves the interests of workers, Council of Trade Unions president says.
'Reason and logic are back': Seymour hails quake laws overhaul
The ACT leader says he was the lone MP in 2016 who stood against the the Earthquake-prone Buildings law, which he labelled as a "costly triumph of emotion over logic".
Watch: Govt announces shake-up of earthquake strengthening laws
A new "risk-based" approach to earthquake strengthening will allegedly save building owners more than $8.2 billion across the country.
Bloomfield recalls NZ experience at Scottish Covid inquiry
As well as providing written reports, he answered questions bout the pandemic response for about six hours, with the aim of providing a foreign perspective.
New Zealander in US detention receiving consular support
Mfat says the person is not being held at an immigration facility and will not provide further information for privacy reasons.