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'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's Bay
Mayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.
The big lessons for NZ in Australia's under-16 social media ban
There are some blanks to fill in as the deadline looms.
Mike King: Banning social media won’t fix our kids’ mental health
Catherine Wedd proposed a ban on social media for under 16s.
David Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’
Why a former MP thinks his tax change of 2021 went too far and how it could be fixed.
'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new bill
Seymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives.
Editorial: We’re up for the debate on social media restrictions
OPINION: The Govt must have been encouraged by the public reaction to the member's bill.
Opinion: Why Melania's rare speeches captivate Washington
Melania Trump spoke at a White House event for military mothers on Thursday.
Govt move to scrap ECE cultural requirements sparks backlash
Critics argue the changes could harm tamariki Māori and prioritise profits.
Local Labour Facebook page reposts then deletes image of Brooke van Velden as Nazi
Van Velden's grandfather lived under Nazi occupation in World War II.
‘Only talented person you've got in the room?’: PM grilled on Minister fronting raft of policies
PM questioned about the number of new policies the minister was introducing.
'You can have 2, not 3': Polyamorous throuple's battle to keep names on kids' birth certificates
The Attorney-General has challenged a decision allowing all three parents to be named.
Nadine Higgins: How to safely invest in off-the-plan properties
New builds allow a 20% deposit instead of 30%, easing entry for buyers.
'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' move
David Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.
Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures
OPINION: Brooke van Velden’s pay equity move is just the start of the savings needed.
Why National's pay equity overhaul caught MPs by surprise
The reforms aim to save billions of dollars and address a budget shortfall.
'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped
'Money is more important to them than women.'
Catfishing and strange approaches: Social media's a scary place for under 16s, parents say
'The big problem is the invisible stuff that we as parents don’t see or even know about.'
Editorial: When tech billionaires restrict their kids' social media use, why shouldn’t we?
OPINION: Catherine Wedd's member's bill shouldn't be left to the biscuit tin.
Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill
National want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers.
Patrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning support
OPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.
'Mana over money': Influencers reject gambling promo amid crackdown - two don't comply
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch refuses to promote online gambling to his followers on ethical grounds
'Putting users in danger': NCA slams Facebook encryption move
Facebook's reports of child abuse dropped by 6.9 million in 2024.
Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.
Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.
US House passes bill targeting non-consensual AI-generated images
The bill aims to address the misuse of intimate imagery, including AI deepfakes.
‘Trusted’ builders to certify their own work
The changes are the latest in the Government's moves to make building more efficient.
Defining 'woman': UK court ruling prompts debate on sex and gender in NZ
NZ First proposed a bill to define 'woman' and 'man' biologically in law.
Nick Clark: How road pricing can fix Auckland’s traffic nightmare
Auckland traffic congestion costs the economy $1.39 billion annually.
Tararua mayor set to be challenged for top spot by a councillor
Tracey Collis is facing a challenge for the top position from Scott Gilmore.