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Give ACT procurement board 'teeth' to stop bad deals: Auditor-General

Michael Harris said more compulsory training would also help.

The Canberra Times

PM under pressure without Opposition's help

On Monday the end of Kiri Allan’s political career brought MPs, staff, and journalists to a standstill, and 'tragic' was used repeatedly to describe her job loss. By Tuesday Allan was a political football in an urgent debate.

Newsroom.co.nz

Being rich makes you twice as likely to be accepted into the Ivy League and other elite colleges, new study finds

Legacy admissions are the largest contributor to the advantage that is under scrutiny since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action.

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'Systems thinker' sues CIT for $3.4m in 'loss and damage'

He is alleging the institute breached a $5 million contract multiple times.

The Canberra Times

Why your child's NAPLAN report will look different, and what it means

The national literacy and numeracy test results come out this week with some key changes.

The Canberra Times

ACT public schools missing more than 100 teachers as winter illnesses hit

Pressure and workload is rising for ACT teachers.

The Canberra Times

Grattan on Friday: We see a great deal of the Albanese government, but we don't know much about what goes on behind the scenes

Andrew Leigh won’t have made himself many friends in Labor with his attack this week on the stifling power of the party’s factions.

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Land ballot enthusiasm has not always turned into sales: Chief Planner

Officials were also stumped on what counts as infill and greenfield development.

The Canberra Times

PM finally hits right note on tough-on-crime talk

It took three days but Chris Hipkins, with the help of his Justice Minister Kiri Allan, has finally explained what is driving Labour’s tougher-on-crime approach, writes political editor Jo Moir

Newsroom.co.nz

Acting DPP defends relationship with police in fallout from Lehrmann trial inquiry

He said media coverage of issues was 'grossly exaggerated'.

The Canberra Times

Finding and training the right youth justice staff evades MPs

The Government has continued its law-and-order drive but the details of exactly how it will address long-term systemic problems at youth justice residences is unclear, writes political editor Jo Moir

Newsroom.co.nz

Tougher donation limits and funding fixes would make future NZ elections fairer for all

Less than three months out from New Zealand’s 2023 election, large political donations have been making headlines. Donations to both the ACT Party and the National Party have significantly outpaced large-scale contributions to other political groups.

The Conversation

Hipkins changes tune on youth crime as pressure builds

Three months out from the election the Prime Minister’s tone on youth crime is quickly changing from the one he used as police minister.

Newsroom.co.nz

'Callously abandoned to die': Girls' killer was on good behaviour order, bail

The teenage killer, who drove at 200kmh while drunk, 'thought he was invincible'.

The Canberra Times

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Indian hockey wants to do 'right things more often' with Paddy Upton on board

The Indian men's hockey team will be mentally better prepared for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) and Asian Games with mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton in the ranks, said the team's Chief Coach Craig Fulton.

Newsroom.co.nz

Act deputy's moonshot bid for National's crown jewel

The Act Party deputy leader wants to take over one of National's bluest and safest seats in Parliament, and is shaking up local politics in Auckland's east, writes Tim Murphy

Chicago Sun-Times

Affirmative action hasn’t made up for centuries of racial discrimination

I felt sympathy for my white classmate who did not get accepted into the U of I, but that sympathy has eroded over the years, Alden Loury writes. Affirmative action may have provided me an advantage in getting into college, but he has advantages in practically every other facet of…

Newsroom.co.nz

Beyond the Soap Box: What if the Māori Health Authority actually works?

Political parties have an opportunity to agree the health system has an obligation to respond to the pressing health needs of Māori. What if, ask Professor Peter Crampton and Shelley Campbell, they gave Te Aka Whai Ora a chance to succeed?

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National must raise bar in politics as Crusaders have done in rugby

By making a visionless, reactive law-and-order announcement their conference centrepiece at the weekend, National blew it

The Canberra Times

Winners and losers in the ACT budget

Check out the winners and losers from this year's ACT budget.

Bangkok Post

Senate probes Pita's assets

Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat may face more hurdles in his bid to become the next prime minister as a Senate panel is now looking into issues related to his assets and debts declaration.

The Canberra Times

Road cleared for Calvary to consider appeal as court reveals why it allowed hospital takeover

The court rejected claims a legal requirement for 'just terms' was merely aspirational.

Newsroom.co.nz

MPs agree they'll sell off shares – if that's the price of power

A rule against shareholdings would exclude some MPs with business and investing experience from ministerial roles, some opponents warn. Jonathan Milne reports.

AAP

Divisive surgeries debate alarms New Zealand deputy PM

An attempt by Auckland clinicians to fix health inequities impacting Maori and Pacific people has become a frontline political issue in New Zealand.

The Canberra Times

'Vigilante' murder 'a death sentence' for victim's family, court told

The murderer has apologised to the victim's family for his 'horrible' actions.

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