Russell Palmer

Car parking fees are being trialled from this week at three major sites.

Documents show concerns raised by the Transport Agency, Police, Heritage NZ, and the NZ Alpine Club about people potentially parking off-road or on the state highways to avoid fees.

With a massive surge in passport applications expected next year, the government is urging people to renew early to beat the rush.

The Commission is due to hand over the first National Infrastructure Plan to ministers by the end of the year. Audio

The Taxpayers Union chair is suggesting Cameron Bagrie as a moderator.

The House continues a packed agenda as the government tries to clear through legislation before the end of the year.

The debate over the debate between finance ministers is becoming farcical, with each accusing the other of trying to get out of the commitment.

The legislation cancels an upcoming ban on farrowing crates, which keep mother pigs confined to avoid them accidentally crushing piglets.

The plans under the "Local Water Done Well" model now been signed off.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says one specific aspect of the fast-track regime "didn't go down well with people".

Analysis - There are key differences, but the main thrust of how it works is based on the same principles as the model set out under Labour.

The replacement includes a Planning Bill and a Natural Environment Bill which will be sent to select committee next week.

The Resource Management Act is going, and the government has revealed what will replace it. Audio

The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.

NZ First's Mark Patterson has clashed with opposition and coalition MPs alike over the Waikato Medical School, Jobs for Nature, and school buses.

The government intends to pass the legislation by the end of the year.

Under scrutiny week questioning, ministry CEO Andrew Kibblewhite said it was a hypothesis, but that more investigation was needed.

The amount brings New Zealand's total monetary contributions for the country's war efforts to more than $53m, more than half of it for weapons and ammunition. Audio

The replacement Interislanders will be diesel hybrids, more manoeuvrable, and save on certain operator costs, Ferry Holdings has told select committee.

主管部长表示将有专门的监管部门进行监督，并表示地方政府应遏制无序的财务膨胀。

Councils might consider raising fees for things like pools, recreation centres and other community facilities, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says. Audio

The government's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of two percent and a maximum of four percent, and would take effect from the start of 2027.

A $357,000 payout to the former chief executive of Pharmac was "well beyond the norm in the public sector", says Labour.

Explainer - The government is intent on reform, however, many questions on the "reset" remain unanswered. Audio

New data sheds light on the public's perceptions of crime and the justice system.