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A panel of MPs from across Parliament are urging the Government to increase funding for broadcaster Whakaata Māori amid warnings wider cuts across the Māori... Keep Reading
It's the second time the party has scrapped one of its flagship members' bills to make way for a new one. Keep Reading
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Chris Hipkins launches Labour’s 2026 pitch, pledging to put affordability at the heart of every decision and unveiling the slogan “A future made in New Zealand. Keep Reading
The Government is giving police the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders to ban rough sleepers for up to 24 hours, a move Police Minister Mark Mitchell calls a “public safety” measure. Keep Reading
The US Supreme Court ruled the sweeping tariffs Donald Trump imposed on nearly every country, including New Zealand, were illegal. Keep Reading
The bill is being fiercely defended by Winston Peters. Keep Reading
Labour's deputy leader says the backtrack is a huge blow for families looking for affordable homes. Keep Reading
NZ First leader Winston Peters says his deputy Shane Jones “could have expressed himself better” when sharing his view on the potential immigration impacts... Keep Reading
Kieran McAnulty ordered out after challenging Speaker Gerry Brownlee's decisions on comments made by Winston Peters. Keep Reading
Brooke van Velden says she doesn't know why MBIE omitted estimates produced via consultation in its regulatory impact statement Keep Reading
The Housing Minister has had to grapple with a process which he says is "legally complicated". Keep Reading
But the Ministry of Education says there is enough time for schools and kura to provide feedback. Keep Reading
The decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is revealed by 1News. Keep Reading
Hipkins has decried an "ugly side to NZ politics", calling out "outright race-baiting" and "direct racism" being expressed in the debating chamber. Keep Reading
All major political parties agree artificial intelligence must not be used to mislead, but their approaches to using – or avoiding – the technology in the 2026 campaign vary widely. Keep Reading
Luxon will be there tomorrow, but how often have his predecessors taken part? Keep Reading
Voters are facing significant rule changes that were only just made into law. Keep Reading
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead. Keep Reading
By Phil Smith of RNZ The 2025 parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In the MPs’ final hurrah – the adjournment debate – David Seymour announced... Keep Reading
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