Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the Government appears to have little idea about how much it relies on some regional services.
National says it will repeal the employment law changes when next in government.
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson has dismissed a disagreement over doubling the country's refugee quota to 1500 as MMP politics at work.
Commentator draws harsh contrast with John Key's handling of Richard Worth's exit.
First group of homeowners takes government payout - 70 yet to decide.
National's finance spokeswoman says Grant Robertson is pointing to the "squirrel over there".
The Coalition's ministerial problems point to incompetence, National Party leader says.
Standards lower outside the cabinet than inside.
Reaction to the Productivity Commission's climate change report has been largely positive.
Chris Hipkins says it should deliver more accountability, not less.