RNZ
National has lost ground on the economy, and voters still see Labour as most capable of handling the cost of living, according to a new poll.
Stuff
Violent crime has fallen - but so has faith in Nationalâs ability to manage the cost of living crisis.
NZ Herald
The two leading Tāmaki Makaurau candidates in next week’s byelection – Labour’s Peeni Henare and Te Pati Māori Oriini Kaipara – hit the flea markets this...
NZ Herald
Labour’s finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds has admitted to making a fundamental mistake as she attacked Finance Minister Nicola Willis for her handling of...
RNZ
"We know our plan to restore law and order is working and we make no apologies for getting tough on crime," Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said.
RNZ
Parliament's Westminster underpinnings sometimes jar against modern Kiwi sensibilities, especially with te ao Māori.
The two candidates appeared in separate interviews, broadcast this morning, as voting gets underway in the Māori seat by-election.
The two candidates appeared in separate interviews, broadcast this morning, as voting gets underway in the Māori seat by-election.
Stuff
Chris Hipkins often bats away questions by saying he's still working on policies. But he has made a few commitments.
Some worried about wording of the current legislation – which required the perpetrator to know their behaviour would "likely cause fear or distress".
RNZ
A statement from Finance Minister Nicola Willis said Neil Quigley had decided now is the appropriate time for him to stand aside.
Newsroom
Proposed changes to the way exemptions are applied to work vehicles are excluded from draft legislation after backlash from Federated Farmers. Alice Peacock reports
Newsroom
Govt reveals it's intervening to improve aviation sector competition, as Air NZ fares soar and smaller regional airlines cancel routes. Jonathan Milne reports.
Newsroom
Erica Stanford's not for turning, saying the judgement of the unhappy principals – mostly from low socioeconomic schools – is marred by their 'PTSD' from the unmitigated disaster of previous changes. Laura Walters reports.
Luxon has asked for official advice as Australia expels Iran’s ambassador and moves to label IRGC a terrorist group over alleged state-backed anti-Semitic attacks.
Newsroom
MPI warned a 20 working day deadline to file court cases could be viewed as restricting the right to judicial reviews, suggesting a much longer timeframe
NZ Herald
Mike King’s role in his Government-funded charity, I Am Hope, is unclear amid reports he is stepping down as executive director. OneRoof today reported that...
RNZ
The government is touting another increase in the total value of infrastructure projects, which is now sitting at $237 billion.
NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has revealed he gives “reckons” and “views” to Reserve Bank Governor Christian Hawkesby before the bank sets the Official...
Newsroom
Officials say public consultation should have taken place on changes, which one opposition MP says will criminalise 'noisy but peaceful' protest
RNZ
Early voting has started for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, with voters given two weeks to get to the ballot box before polls close.
NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called on Israel to allow “unfettered access” to Gaza for humanitarian agencies, particularly those of the United...
Stuff
Luxon says New Zealand is working through its own processes, after the UN formally declared a famine in parts of Gaza expected to significantly worsen in the coming weeks.
US Correspondent Logan Church spoke with Finance Minister Nicola Willis in New York about the impact of tariffs on NZ's economy.
RNZ
Parliament's health committee was supposed to report back on the legislation last month, but this has now been extended twice.
RNZ
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.
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