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Government ties itself to Wellington's future
Analysis - If the outcome of the intervention is no better than the current "shambles", it is Luxon, Willis, Brown and Bishop who will also wear the blame.
Watch: Andrew Bayly faces Parliament over 'loser' comments
The Prime Minister has defended Bayly - saying that although his behaviour had fallen short he had "unreservedly" and "genuinely" apologised.
Little progress made on land at Ihumātao after four years and $500,000 bill
The government is reviewing the management of the highly-disputed land after the Crown purchased it.
Bayly complaint: Email disappeared from Labour MP's inbox
The Speaker of the House has been asked to investigate how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and then later disappeared from a Labour MP's parliamentary inbox.
NZ ramps up trade dispute with Canada
The two countries have locked horns for years over NZ dairy exporters' access to the Canadian market. Audio
'It was more than just a one-off' - MBIE's incorrect calculations
The country's mega-ministry has been incorrectly calculating its cost benefit analysis for taxpayer-funded events for more than two years. Audio
Ministers lift the curtain on fast-track approval conflicts
Analysis - RNZ understands the Cabinet Office would have eventually released it, but the narrative and claims of shady deals had grown loud enough to warrant getting it out earlier. Audio
Revealed: All the 300 Fast-Track projects and ministers' conflicts of interest
The government has released a huge tranche of documents that show discussions between officials and ministers on which Fast-track projects would get the green light.
Manawanui sinking: Peters expects inquiry findings to be made public
There is no reason the findings of a Court of Inquiry into the Manawanui sinking could not to be made public, the Foreign Minister says.
Minister will release mystery advice about tobacco products
In an interview with RNZ, NZ First's Casey Costello has said she will release 'independent advice' about what she says are the merits of heated tobacco products.
Sir Brian Roche tipped as next public service head
There has been no head of the public service for seven months, and RNZ understands there is now just one name lined up for the top job.
National MP reappointed to select committees after donations scandal
David MacLeod had failed to disclose more than $178,000 in donations in 2022, and another $10,000 in 2023.
Luxon moves into Premier House after makeover
Movers have been shifting the Prime Minister's belongings to the official residence over the past few days.
Cabinet has not discussed Interislander ferries replacement - Willis
No discussions or proposals for replacements have gone to Cabinet in the nine months since the government cancelled the new fleet.
'No issue' with National - Police Commissioner Andrew Coster on his resignation
Watch: Politicians react as Coster's resignation announced, he will head the new social investment agency. Audio
Interislander replacements: 'We're continuing to take advice' - Willis
The finance minister says it would be "premature" to blame any delay on a difference of opinion among the three governing parties.
Peters and Clark united on UN failings
Analysis - Winston Peters and Helen Clark disagree more often than not lately, but on this they're united. Audio
'Cocktail of issues' at Te Whatu Ora / Health NZ says Commissioner
Its "precarious" financial position isn't the most pressing, Lester Levy says.
'Just don't get caught': Justice Minister's advice to gangs
The coalition is under fire from officials, the Law Society and the opposition for adding a controversial clause but Paul Goldsmith says the charges are easy to avoid. Audio
Willis says 'colourblind' policy wouldn't happen without ACT
Cabinet has issued a new directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focuses solely on need, not race. Audio
Costs covered for abuse survivors' travel to apology
All costs associated with travelling to a national apology for survivors of abuse in care will be covered free of charge.
Officials warned government against Treaty Principles Bill
The Ministry of Justice told the coalition the bill isn't "grounded in the Treaty" and isn't supported by evidence.
Shane Reti concerned about tone Treaty debate will take
The health minister is worried about the tone and nature it might take in coming months as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill heads to Parliament.