Collected stories - 1 September to 30 November 2022
Stuff
OPINION: It seems the National leader would rather deal with a negative news cycle than release details of an investigation into MP Sam Uffindell.
Stuff
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to Stuff's Andrea Vance about attending the Queen's funeral.
RNZ
From the Big Smoke to the Big Apple: Fresh from the Queen's funeral, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is winging her way to New York
Stuff
Muller, the Bay of Plenty MP, says Ufindell's "suit of armour has been thoroughly tested".
Newshub
Meanwhile, his constituents have mixed opinions.
RNZ
The emissions trading scheme allows companies to "plant and pollute" and needs reform, the Climate Change Commission chairperson says.
Stuff
National is refusing to release certain details about the investigation into the Tauranga MP, who is back in the caucus after a six-week stand-down.
RNZ
Christchurch is saying 'no' to the government's new housing density rules. Has the whole thing backfired?
NZ Herald
It is aimed at protecting the country's best growing soils from urban sprawl.
Councils will now have to manage highly productive land to ensure it’s available for growing vegetables, fruit and other produce.
RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and King Charles have met for what she says was a warm conversation in London overnight.
Newshub
TV footage shows the PM stopping to curtsy as she files past the late Queen's coffin.
NZ Herald
Jacinda Ardern meanwhile remains ahead as preferred prime minister.
NZ Herald
OPINION: The Māori Labour MPs need to keep their government delivering.
RNZ
Analysis - The government will be hoping for a poll payback after scrapping Covid-19 restrictions; neither of the main parties are interested in republicanism and bullying in Parliament rears up again.
RNZ
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in London for the Queen's funeral, but before that she will meet King Charles, Prince William and British Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Newsroom
If the GST on KiwiSaver debate is anything to go by, David Seymour says he is deeply sceptical about the country’s ability to have a serious policy debate at next year’s election. He sat down with Newsroom political editor Jo Moir roughly one year out from the campaign.
Newsroom
The pandemic and 'events' have disrupted the Government's legislative reforms and now it has perhaps 44 days of Parliament's time to drive major changes it wants to pursue
Stuff
A new poll has the National Party with enough support to govern in coalition. And Christopher Luxon has recovered from a dent in support.
RNZ
The finance minister says there is an opportunity for the economy to thrive in the face of global challenges.
Newshub
The petition was led by the late Hana Jackson.
Stuff
The law will again change as police fail to keep pace with firearm licence renewal applications, which ACT says puts gun owners at risk.
NZ Herald
Inability to secure staff is driving businesses to the wall and worsening health crisis.
NZ Herald
Meanwhile, some MPs and health experts say it has gone too far.
Stuff
ANALYSIS: The Government has acceded to the reality and finally kicked its Covid crutch away. The team of five million are on back on their own.
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