Policy

The agency previously explained the mistake happened because the school's sponsor changed its arrangements during the process.

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

Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught.

The Ministry of Social Development revealed only 12 people took advantage of the non-financial sanctions in six months.

Costello assured MPs she remained focused on achieving the Smokefree 2025 goals.

As she passes the mantle, Dr Ang Jury says she had hoped she would have worked herself out of a job by now, but stayed because the need never abated. Audio

Green MPs and former and current councillors spoke out against the project, saying it's too expensive, too disruptive and too focused on cars. Audio

The Climate Change Commission says there are risks with relying on forestry for the country's carbon removal.

Wayne Brown has taken aim at the policy, suggesting the government should start paying rates on its own properties. Audio

Wayne Brown says his proposal is focused on delivering smarter services and faster progress to strengthen communities and businesses.

But some want assurance the policy will not affect local councils' ability to invest in core services and infrastructure.

The Commission purchased the adverts with a small amount of public money and ran them during the public sector strikes.

If elected, the Labour Party would prioritise areas with no GPs, or practices with closed or partially closed books.

The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.

The new technology is being trialled by the government, with the hopes it will detect possums in rugged, hard-to reach terrain.