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Cabinet previously decided non-intermediate primary schools would join the coalition's cheaper $3-a-meal approach next year.

The committee, led by a former Green MP, says its report aims to review progress in New Zealand health since 2000 and looks ahead to improvements needed out to 2040.

Live: Judith Collins and Winston Peters have revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on NZ's frigates.

The government is celebrating the first project to get consent under the coalition's fast-track regime.

Analysis - Speaking on Morning Report opposite Labour's deputy, Nicola Willis interrupted again and again to ask about Labour's plan. Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he has a reason to bring the former Speaker back to New Zealand early.

The former Finance Minister is also rejecting the suggestion the last Labour government did not have enough real-world experience to run the country. Audio

The new rule requires generators to offer the same price to all retailers and cannot offer discounts, including to themselves.

The bill is now more than $600 million, after another $144m was added to the scrapped iReX ferry project cost.

It's calling for a "data lake" and tweaks to privacy laws so agencies and businesses can work together to help combat organised crime. Audio

This one focused on speeding up consenting while the government works on more a permanent replacement. Audio

Health NZ claim 85 patients were affected, when a proposed strike was called off in Christchurch.

Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have all refused to appear, leading the Royal Commission to cancel next week's public hearing. Audio

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer re-used the 'C-word' in Parliament in response, and Winston Peters spoke in Swarbrick's defence, despite voting to have her ejected.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced Chris Seed's appointment in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.

The Foreign Minister's response to a UN official raising concerns about the government's approach is far milder than the one initially sent by ACT leader David Seymour.

The move comes as Australia's PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN.

Labour's education spokesperson rejected offers to engage with the government about education reforms, saying she does not see it as a missed opportunity.

Chris Hipkins said the government's strategy for growth was not tackling the underlying economic problems.

The prime minister has also unveiled a new support package as part of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

The Prime Minister says Pacific Islands Forum should be the central way other countries engage with the Pacific. Audio

The New Zealand leader is visiting Papua New Guinea this week to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, while a similar connection with the Cook Islands receives a much different treatment.

The trip to the capital Port Moresby also commemorates 50 years of bilateral relations.

The government's repeal of the 2018 ban passed through Parliament on Thursday night. Audio

Judith Collins pushes back on suggestions the office was a response to China's influence, despite the claim being made by the FBI's director.