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Labour says it will require councils to purchase only zero emissions buses by 2025 in a bid to decarbonise the public transport bus fleet a decade later.

An expert panel has been set up to review the Defence Force's structure, information management and record-keeping processes.

A Pacific community leader in New Zealand says while there's been an increase in the local Fijian population he would like to hear more of them speaking the language. Audio

The French government plans to introduce jail terms and fines for doctors who provide controversial so-called "virginity certificates" for traditional religious marriages.

National says if it were in government it would create 10,000 jobs a month and get unemployment heading down to 4 percent by 2025.

National says if elected it will pass emergency legislation similar to what was used for the Christchurch rebuild to get more houses built and alleviate rising prices.

Almost nine out of 10 of all applications to waive managed isolation charges have been approved.

The Green Party says it will overhaul the building code and work towards net zero energy new buildings by 2030 in order to accelerate the transition to a low carbon future if it is elected.

Political parties increasingly agree that new approaches in the justice system - on prevention, prisons, deterrence and drugs - is needed, but exactly how it should change is up for debate.

More schools have signed up to the government's donation scheme for 2021 leaving just 99 eligible schools outside the scheme next year.

Analysis - On its three key issues, Labour has failed to match its own promises and goals, writes Tim Watkin.

Not even Covid-19 has put a stop to runaway house prices - with first home buyers spending up to $200,000 more than expected for their first home.

Labour has announced its housing plans today, largely continuing with its previous policies but also introducing building energy certificates and an earthquake remediation service.

The Labour coalition government promised to address ballooning house prices and help aspiring home buyers take the first step. Eva Corlett looks at whether it has kept its promise.

NZ's government says it will provide more support for Pacific language projects.