Ardern wore a traditional Māori kākahu cloak while accepting the honour.

The transport minister is patting himself on the back for killing the raised crossings, but the Opposition says he’s out of touch.

Freyberg High School considering disciplinary action after a student spat at the feet of ACT leader David Seymour during a haka and students rushed at his car.

Hundreds have signed a letter against the 'divisive' bill.

Cost of living used as a reason to allow commercial fishing in the Hauraki Gulf

The prominent pride flag across the road on the famed street appears to have been coated in white paint.

The chief executive said there was no consultation with him by the players.

"Sport at a community level should not just be focused on diversity, inclusion and equity - but also prioritise fairness and safety," Chris Bishop says.

In a letter to local authorities, Transport Minister Simeon Brown said he told Waka Kotahi to halt work on cycling and walking initiatives.

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Auckland Council will oppose the Government plan to raise speed limits, but can't stop it.

Nicola Willis says they're important, but put pressure on caregivers.

There had been speculation the former minister was planning to run for Auckland Mayor.

Healthcare unions say the restrictions are tantamount to a hiring freeze and are already impacting frontline health services.

Education Minister Erica Stanford said the te reo Māori initiative lacked accreditation.

A coalition agreement says that “need” should be prioritised over "race".

Waipapa Taumata Rau will teach knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand history and skills such as methods of thinking.

In Opposition, the now-minister said such a move was petulant and vindictive.

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon has fallen foul of his own advice to the public service.

OPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.

Minister David Seymour says new measures aimed to curb NZ's low school attendance rates.

The review has come about as a result of the ACT Party's coalition agreement with National.

A patient at a major hospital asked not to receive care from anyone of Asian ethnicity - a request that was initially granted, which distressed staff.

Councillors, mayors and officials could be heard groaning as the prime minister spoke.

As New Zealand celebrates its annual Māori language week, the government is ramping up initiatives to remove recognition of Indigenous people and language from public policy and law.

Te Kurutao Group Māori has 48 full-time staff, and the organisation is consulting on a plan to shed 27 roles.

A Māori advocate said the move made no sense as Matariki celebrates Māori culture.

Promoting the culture would create a unique world identity for Auckland.

Government funding could be withheld if trans athletes aren't separated from competitions.

He also questioned how the Bill would be policed.

'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'

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