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Minister, OT hail boot camp success despite majority reoffending
Seven of the 10 young men involved in the controversial boot camp pilot reoffended, Oranga Tamariki says.
New names, new boundaries: What's happening to your electorate
The North Island will lose an electorate seat as a list of seats get a shake-up. Here are all the changes.
Gardener gets death threats after vandalism claims from Te Pāti Māori president
Emerald Lawns operator said his own signs had also been vandalised.
Coastal rights law changes not justifiable - Peter Dunne
Former MPs who supported the National government's foreshore and seabed legislation in 2011 are lambasting the coalition's move.
'Very bad day for race relations' - former Attorney-General
Chris Finlayson is criticising the government's move to push on with controversial marine and coastal rights legislation.
Blame auto-fill: Electoral Commission rejects claims of Māori roll tampering
Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne says claims of voter roll tampering are unfounded and urges anyone struggling to enrol to get in touch. Audio
Calls to road cone hot line drop off, data shows
Worksafe received 217 reports of excessive road cone use in July, down from 641 in June.
Te Pāti Māori files urgent High Court proceeding over electoral roll concerns
There are reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Māori electoral roll. Audio
New official figures reveal how much councils are spending
But Local Government NZ says it tells only part of the story, and should include what councils are delivering as well.
'System's obviously flawed' - Ngarewa-Packer on Electoral Commission's processes
Te Pāti Māori says it's heard hundreds of complaints about people's details being altered.
'Kids are part of the farm life': Labour rejects need for govt's consultation
The Labour Party is ridiculing the government's consultation over what chores children can do on family farms, describing it as a solution in search of a problem.
Minister looks to shake up 'complex' scaffolding rules
Proposed changes would let people choose safety options based on how dangerous the job was.
Seymour's 'dropkicks' comments about voters 'unhelpful' - Goldsmith
The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio
'We have a real problem': Homelessness rises, but by how much is unclear
Census data between 2018 and 2023 period showed a 37 percent increase of people living without shelter. Audio
Northland calls for more government investment in infrastructure
Business leaders have told MPs better infrastructure could see the region's economy could grow six-fold to $60 billion by 2050.
'Times do need to change': RSA to modernise to support younger veterans
New initiatives are aimed at "relaunching" the organisation.
New 'Institute for Advanced Technology' announced
Christopher Luxon has confirmed a new public research organisation focused on "supercharging" the economy.
Benefit sanctions surge by 27%
Jobseeker Support numbers are also up 10 percent to 216,000 people.
Watch: Not 'meeting needs' - Govt axes open-plan classrooms
The Education Minister says all new classrooms will be designed in a flexible way to ensure better student outcomes. Audio
Ray Chung's email 'absolutely disgraceful' - Hipkins
Wellington-based MPs condemn the councillor's email about the mayor and say they feel "embarrassed" to be from the Capital.
Auckland's problems a 'hangover' from Labour, Luxon says
A report says Auckland is at risk of losing its status as a "global city". Audio
New bill will remove wellbeing provisions to 'refocus' councils - Minister
Requirements on councils to prioritise core services will also be imposed.
Date for Tāmaki Makaurau by-election set
The byelection was triggered by the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Tarsh Kemp last month.
Probe into police use of 'alternative action' for youth offenders
The police will soon come under scrutiny for how they deal with child and youth offending.