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An investigation by the Auditor-General has found that on February 9 a new spending category was set up to pay for the land under the Ministry for Housing and Urban Development, but the Government did not seek approval for this, making the payment "unlawful" until validated by Parliament.  "The Auditor-General's report uncovers extremely dodgy behaviour from Labour Government ministers as they tried to justify this spending," says National's housing spokesperson Nicola Willis.  "This is a disgraceful abuse of the law. Ministers are not a law unto themselves with authority to write chequ...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian warned the Five Eyes in November to be "careful not to get poked in the eye", after the group expressed concern about Hong Kong.  Last month New Zealand joined its Five Eyes partners in supporting sanctions on Chinese officials linked to alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang. The Chinese Embassy responded by urging New Zealand to "stop using Xinjiang to interfere in China's internal affairs".  It now appears New Zealand will take a more cautious approach to China, with Mahuta telling reporters on Monday she wants to see the scope of the ...

Tears, smiles and celebrations as bubble officially bursts Newshub 3 hrs ago Replay Video The highly-anticipated opening of the trans-Tasman bubble has jet-setters across New Zealand breathing a sigh of relief. Thousands are expected to travel between New Zealand and Australia on Monday, with citizens now able to commute between the two countries quarantine-free. © Newshub. Watch: The first travellers make their way into Auckland International Airport's arrivals lounge. What you need to know: New Zealanders can travel to any Australian state and territory without having to undergo quar...

"We cannot take a soft on drugs approach."

It's the Government's first step in implementing recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry.