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Former human rights lawyer surprised to find her bill may breach rights. Keep Reading
"I wouldn't have put my name forward again if I didn't think that I was going to be able to win that back" - James Shaw Keep Reading
Jobs are the "pathway to dignity", says National Party leader Christopher Luxon says, adding he is "single-mindedly" focused on inflation. Keep Reading
"This Cost of Living Payment is an utter joke." Keep Reading
The leader repeatedly said funding would keep pace with inflation before admitting some years it might be below. Keep Reading
Some communities may be abandoned, as increasing storms and flooding make continued occupation untenable. Keep Reading
After some high-profile scandals, a politically-contentious bill that will remove anonymity for some political donors has passed its first reading in the House. Here's why it's happened, and what's at stake. Keep Reading
National says plans to change donations rules were rushed - leading officials to demand an extra $10m to carry out work on election laws. Keep Reading
National's Nicola Willis said it is an "absolute stuff up". Keep Reading
One minister committed a "crime", while another struggled to hear questions. Keep Reading
The Government has agreed to further loosen new consumer lending regulations that have been criticised for making it too difficult for people to get loans. Keep Reading
Te Pāti Māori has had its highest poll result in over a decade, making it a potential kingmaker at the next general election, as support erodes for a... Keep Reading
National has reiterated its plans to roll back co-governance initiatives, should it be elected at next year’s general election. Keep Reading
The National Party is asking the Auditor-General to investigate the government's cost-of-living payment after it was sent to numerous people who were ineligible. Keep Reading
Co-Leaders? The uncomfortable truth is: not the Army, not the Police, not the Spooks, and not even a combination of all three, could defeat... Keep Reading
"The net result is the Government has increased its debt." Keep Reading
Shorter isolation periods, a test-to-work regime and widening the critical services exemption scheme are all on the table when ministers review settings this month, writes political editor Jo Moir. Keep Reading
A law that could ban violent criminals from even being on the same property as a firearm for up to a decade will come into force by the end of next week. Keep Reading
The government doesn't know exactly how many ineligible people have received the cost of living payment. Keep Reading
Health Minister Andrew Little announced a range of measures on Monday - but which bits were new? Keep Reading
The commander of America's military in the Pacific is visiting NZ as the US looks to increase its presence in the region amid concerns over China. Keep Reading
Conflict in the Pacific is the last thing China wants, its ambassador says, as he talks up the country's economy, openness and commitment to multilateralism. Keep Reading
New Zealand's health sector is under pressure due to Covid-19, flu and unprecedented staff absences. Keep Reading
The government will be working with the Shortland Street television soap and set up an international recruitment service as part of efforts to shore up health workforce shortages. Keep Reading
"Taxpayers worked hard for it and now we are learning that it is being sprayed around the world in an unintentional lottery, it's not right." Keep Reading
It's a highly politicised term, but what does it actually mean? Keep Reading
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Collected news stories and opinion articles from 1 September through to the election on Saturday 17 October 2020 Keep Reading