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Is hiking speed limits really going to bolster productivity?
38 sections of state highway up and down the country are about to have their speed limits increased.
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Privatisation fear sees opposition go on the attack
The PM didn't want to talk about it, but he had to. A lot.
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Treaty bill hearings will cast a long shadow
More than eight hours of submissions were heard yesterday – and that's just the beginning.
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Science reforms just the entrée to government's growth agenda
A rolling maul of policy announcements has been promised to attract foreign investment.
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Inflation stagnant as government strives for growth
The cost of living crisis appears to be over, even if it doesn't feel like it yet.
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Is the Waitangi Tribunal overhaul part of something bigger?
Eight new faces have been appointed to the tribunal.
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Reintroducing Donald Trump, president of the United States
The 45th president becomes the 47th, while the 46th had one final trick up his sleeve.
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Luxon's reshuffle spotlights high performers over new talent
A major demotion for one minister saw several others pick up new roles.
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Biden prepares to leave the White House. Will Gaza ceasefire seal his legacy?
The outgoing and incoming presidents have both claimed credit for the historic deal.
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The overdue decision to increase Lotto age restrictions
Currently, under 18s are legally allowed to buy Lotto tickets. That's about to change.
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Treaty bill submissions have closed. Now what?
David Seymour has welcomed the huge amount of public interest in his controversial proposed law.
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Murky economic outlook sets the scene for the year to come
Further interest rate cuts are coming, but why does everything still feel so bleak?
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