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'A profoundly unusual job': How do MPs' perks compare?
Political perks have been in focus recently, as scrutiny has gone on everything from accommodation supplements for current MPs to travel incentives for retired members.

Heads could roll at Immigration NZ as Public Service Commissioner investigates integrity
An independent report has identified major flaws in MBIE's handling of a biometrics upgrade project, which wasted more than $30m.

Greens surge lifts left bloc into projected majority in latest political poll
A rise in Green Party support has helped push the left bloc into a projected parliamentary majority in the latest Talbot Mills-Anacta poll, despite Labour slipping and National remaining unchanged.

Dunedin poet Ian Loughran died after clinicians failed to provide follow-up care, coroner finds
Ian Loughran's mental health care fell below standards in ways that contributed to his death, a coroner says.

Microsoft says the Surface gaming laptop dream is dead
For years, consumers have wondered if Microsoft would ship a gaming laptop. We have an answer, at least from the Surface side of the house: No. Brett Ostrum, the corporate vice president of Surface Devices at Microsoft, told PCWorld that Microsoft doesn’t feel obligated to ship a gaming laptop with the...

The vehicle that's selling for a higher price secondhand than new
Hint: it's not an electric vehicle - sales of which have jumped in recent months - but an SUV.

Your proprietary data is a powerful PR asset you're not using
AI chatbots are now steering B2B software buyers, making proprietary data and earned media more vital to how brands are found and trusted.

‘Discharged into thin air’: Care before writer’s death fell ‘severely below’ appropriate standards
Health NZ accepted failings, but a coroner expressed disappointment that a key safety recommendation had not been implemented.

‘Both are guilty’: How cancel culture tactics on the left and the right threaten free speech
While the left uses rhetoric, the right cancels 'more aggressively' with legal and political tactics, says a media freedom advocate.

South Dunedin resident blindsided by possibility of property acquisition to tackle climate change
Between 1100 and 1700 properties might need to be bought to make way for specific public works, land raising or new green spaces.

Teachers warn draft secondary subject curriculums are too crowded
Consultation closed this week on draft curriculums for Years 11 to 13 in 26 subjects including English, maths and science.

Brooke van Velden directs Internal Affairs to explore new FENZ funding model
Fire and Emergency is mainly funded by a levy taken from insurance premiums, but Brooke van Velden questions whether that is the right avenue.

Baby bit doctor, doctor struck back - charge later dismissed
A health practitioner who struck an infant patient in response to being bitten has had a disciplinary charge dismissed.

Check Point & Illumio expand AI cyber defence tie-up
Customers can now buy Illumio tools through Check Point as the firms tighten integration to curb AI-driven breaches and lateral movement.

Limited shelf life: Why political careers are getting shorter
Modern political careers are often nasty, brutish and short says a British academic, and he thinks he knows why.

Government announces more funding for pharmacies to prescribe common treatments
The government says the $6.9m boost will help more New Zealanders get timely healthcare closer to home.

Take That tightrope walker says it's an 'honour' to perform with the group
Ellis Grover walked between two stages with a six-metre drop below him as Take That performed in Cardiff.

‘Here we go’: Viral All White Tim Payne set for shock move to South America
Tim Payne's stunning rise from 4000 followers to 5.8m looks set to culminate in a shock move to Paraguayan champions Club Olimpia.

Scrutiny week brings Immigration NZ's integrity failings into focus, will it be the only agency?
Analysis - National MP Grant McCallum spoke for the room, repeatedly muttering "Jesus!" as Erica Stanford levelled extraordinary allegations against her own ministry.