Michael Heron KC to lead review into immigration IT upgrade scandal
It was also alleged staff who expressed concerns about the project’s viability were moved on to other workstreams.…
Universal half-price public transport subsidy would cost up to $200 million a year, Govt told
Officials added they do not recommend “broad fare subsidies” as a support measure, and said there were “significant…
Concern raised with Worksafe about Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard’s chainsaw use in social media video
Previously released WorkSafe information defines a drop start as “the act of starting a chainsaw by pushing the…
Fieldays: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon rolls out policies intended to lift rural productivity, address environmental issues
The annual event, which had exhibition spaces sold out well in advance of kicking off today, is expected…
Prime Minister in Australia: Luxon speaks after press conference with Anthony Albanese
In opening this morning’s meeting, Albanese lamented the turmoil affecting global trade, namely the ramifications of the Middle…
Prime Minister’s Auckland office cordoned off by police after fire
“On arrival, the fire was already out.” A staff member at a neighbouring bakehouse told the Herald five…
Waikato Expressway extension: Ministers visit future site of Cambridge to Piarere section of $1.77b road
“State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere is a critical freight and economic link connecting Auckland, Waikato and…
Former Labour ministers dismiss MP’s critique of Dame Jacinda Ardern’s Government
“And I think if we’re honest … probably [that] person was a little bit lacking when we were…
Good politics v Good Govt: Inside Cabinet minister Casey Costello’s office
We’re speaking in Costello’s office on the third floor of the Beehive, formerly the site of Parliament’s bar.…
Ministers announce nationwide rollout of roadside drug tests
The tests have been rolled out in several regions, including Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury, and were on track…
NZ Post boss responds after minister’s letter criticising communication
The minister also called for improvements: “ln the future, please ensure engagement with stakeholders and the public on…
Barry Soper on new book lifting lid on 12 prime ministers in the Beehive – The Front Page
As former PM John Key wrote in one of the book’s forewords, “Barry knew, and still knows, where…