Politics

But it insists the exercise is not driven by a desire for asset sales.

We look at the government's nine key goals and see what it's achieved so far.

The country needs to be able to quickly add up to 10 times more personnel if needed, the NZDF's boss says.

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

Willis says the government won't be sending "cheques for billions of dollars" offshore, but an expert says this could have real-world trade and legal risks. 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

Social media is a "critical channel" for people to get information, and it is "entirely appropriate" to participate, says the Public Service Commissioner.

Nicola Willis has cast fresh doubt on whether New Zealand will pay for the offshore carbon credits needed to meet its 2030 promise to halve emissions.

Regional councils have to find a different way of operating that cuts down on double ups and layers of bureaucracy.

Explainer - What happens if National or Labour MPs decide to turn on their party's leaders?

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