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The Prime Minister has acted swiftly to get Stuart Nash out of the police portfolio, but he’s only dealt with half the problem, writes political editor Jo Moir

Evidence filed in the Environment Court confirms there’s been scant monitoring of a protected river

A senior American official offers reassurances, while a Kiwi expert warns we may be left on the sidelines.

The nitrate contamination of Waimate’s drinking water source is a chance for the new drinking water regulator to defend drinking water sources and public health. But its public statements suggest it may be adopting a hands-off approach

There's an opportunity to push through climate policies in the guise of inflation-busting ones, but that may not address the growing gap between our climate action and our climate targets.

Government spending on consultants and contractors is back in the news - but what are they actually paid to do?

An industry body says it’s had to “regulate the regulators” in response to a plague of independent taxi drivers happy to ask for extortionate fares

The Government should introduce accelerated depreciation for manufacturing technology in this year’s Budget, if it wants to kick-start manufacturing businesses’ investment in advanced equipment and boost productivity. That’s the message from Employers and Manufacturers Association boss Brett O’Riley. 

Engineered stone is a kitchen and bathroom designer's dream - but it can come with a heavy cost for people working with it.