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Casey, who has led the government's Implementation Unit and Covid-19 Group, has been acting in the role since 28 February and has been appointed for two years.

The government is looking to remove unnecessary red tape that could prevent a streamlined recovery and rebuild following Cyclone Gabrielle.

The minister who lost the most in the government's second policy bonfire in just over a month insists it will not harm efforts to lower emissions.

Polyfest's theme this year is mana motuhake - creating one's own destiny. Audio

The Black Caps are pushing the reset button ahead of their first assignment after the highs of a remarkable test win in Wellington last week.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the further funding to complete the Christchurch Schools Rebuild programme announced today is a big milestone.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the further funding to complete the Christchurch Schools Rebuild programme announced today is a big milestone.

Insurance companies remaining in flood-prone areas while simply raising premiums would be an abdication of responsibility, says the man leading Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts. Audio

The country's largest insurer says 20,000 homes across the country are at severe risk of flooding and it is in talks with government about where flood-damaged houses should be written off for good.

Opinion - The devastation to property and the trauma suffered by people at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle is hard to comprehend from afar, Ann Skelton writes.

At his regular post-Cabinet press conference today, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said the new Extreme Weather Committee met today for the first time.

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

National Party transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says Waka Kotahi money allocated to a Gloucester Street overhaul would be better used filling in potholes.

Fees will be wiped for successful applicants but the visas will only last for up to six months. Audio

A Christchurch Trust hopes a new earthquake oral history walk will encourage locals yet to set foot in the city centre again to come back.

Analysis - The way Chris Hipkins deals with the cyclone recovery will define his leadership the way the pandemic defined Jacinda Ardrern's, and will certainly have an impact on the October election.

Both major political parties will kick off election year with annual caucus retreats this week, and some MPs have already said it will be their last.

The Detail - In more than a decade since the Canterbury earthquakes, how far has the Christchurch rebuild come?