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Nurses union dismisses latest pay offer as 'massive backward step'
It says nurses may want to strike and questions the government's sincerity over reaching a pay deal. Audio
What is on the government's radar next quarter?
The next quarter will see the repeal of the oil and gas exploration ban, next steps to improve supermarket competition and further changes to the RMA.
Have school lunches been fixed?
David Seymour is giving term two an eight out of 10, but one principal says complaints are only down because people have given up. Audio
ACT Party tried to get Treaty of Waitangi clause removed from education legislation
The ACT Party fought to have a Treaty of Waitangi clause stripped out of amended education legislation - but was overruled.
'Good initiative' - PM defends boot camps after teenager removed
PM defends the government's military boot camps pilot following the removal of a participant after a court appearance
Calls for government to denounce United States attack on Iran
It comes after Acting-Prime Minister David Seymour said there was "no benefit" in rushing to a judgment regarding the attack. Audio
PM Luxon denies allies pressuring NZ on defence spending
"A lot of our partners are incredibly impressed," the Prime Minister says.
'Can't be as long as forever': Treaty Negotiations Minister on settlements
It comes as NZ First is drafting a member's bill forcing Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.
'New security service' for Parliament would have more powers
Parliament's security guards will receive training later this year to prepare for potential additional powers.
Children's minister criticised for lack of transparency over bootcamps
Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori grilled the government's youth military academies in a scrutiny hearing.
MFAT providing 'extremely vague' advice for Kiwis trapped in Iran
A friend of a New Zealander stuck in Iran says the government needs to help provide safe passage, and that the advice so far has been "vague and lacking any substance whatsover". Audio
'No discretion' over police recruitment standards
The Police Commissioner and Police Minister have answered claims of falling standards at Police College
Cabinet considered limiting gang members' abuse in care redress
The government ultimately chose to treat gang members like other survivors, but a former gang member is 'stunned' it was even considered.
What is being done about NZ's growing meth crisis?
Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio
Report finds stark outcomes for Māori in state care system
The Independent Children's Monitor has found Māori children overrepresented in Oranga Tamariki's systems, with outcomes as they grow up painting a "paint a stark picture".
Government warned corruption and 'insider threats' increasing
That's despite New Zealand's longstanding reputation as a country largely free of such issues.
Majority of Kiwis support social media ban for kids
While political parties can not agree on a ban, the latest RNZ ReidResearch poll shows more than half of New Zealanders support it for children under 16.
'I didn't flinch in my duty' - Ruth Richardson
She's one of two former finance ministers appointed Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours.
Critics say RMA changes would sell environment down dirty river
The government's proposed Resource Management Act changes have been welcomed by some and rejected by others.
Seymour changes who decides how much ECE teachers are paid
It will be left up to individual centres to determine the starting salary - rather than be set by the government according to the pay parity scheme. Audio
MPs urged to 'lead by example' and trim 20% super bonus
The scheme gives members two-and-half-times what they contribute, up to a maximum payment of 20% of a backbencher's salary. Audio
New benefit sanctions begin today
A money management sanction putting the benefit on a card for approved spending, and a volunteer work requirement, could be put in place for four weeks. Audio
2025财算案KiwiSaver重大改革:政府补贴减半,覆盖年龄范围扩大
政府在本次财算案中对KiwiSaver的运作方式进行了大调整,增加了雇主和雇员的缴费比例,但下调了政府自身的参缴年金。此外,此次调整中还包括对高收入人群进行收入调查。
The big changes, winners and losers of the Budget, at a glance
From changes to KiwiSaver and benefits to a business tax break and savings from pay equity changes, here's the key parts of Budget 2025.
KiwiSaver is changing - what you need to know
The government is changing how much savers have to put in, how much the government chips in, and who gets anything at all.