The new ministry has laid out some time frames for getting things done. Keep Reading

Wayne Brown is proposing to build a causeway across the Waitematā Harbour - and says he promised the prime minister he would "sink" the idea of an expensive tunnel. Keep Reading

Winston Peter’s iron-grip over foreign affairs funding has been showcased in just-released Budget documents, which show how the veteran politician delivered... Keep Reading

Even when ministers are trying not to answer questions, they frequently give away a lot of information, writes Phil Smith for The House. Keep Reading

A conservative estimate suggests it will cost about $4 million to progress the controversial, and doomed, Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading at Parliament. Keep Reading

Official advice shows carbon capture would lead to more gas production and higher emissions, even with optimistic assumptions about the unproven technology. Keep Reading

Some of the biggest talking points in the creative sector were on the table when Paul Goldsmith fronted an audience wanting answers in Wellington. Keep Reading

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says he’s not concerned but can’t guarantee his five targets for the health system won’t be gamed by under-pressure health... Keep Reading

Several high-profile New Zealand sporting identities and Olympians have signed an open letter urging the Government to “prioritise fairness and safety” by... Keep Reading

The amendment would prohibit repeat offenders from living under the same roof as gang regalia – regardless of whether the insignia is theirs or belongs to someone else - and give police powers to search homes. Keep Reading

The government couldn't save Winstone Pulp mills because of a number of factors, Louise Upston says. Keep Reading

That will take the ACT-led debate past Rātana celebrations and Waitangi Day next year - when the government will likely be challenged again on the issue. Keep Reading

Comment: Christopher Luxon’s chances of getting David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill out of the way are slipping through his fingers, writes Laura Walters Keep Reading

The prime minister is accusing Hawke’s Bay health professionals of being “out of line” for prioritising young Māori and Pasifika. Keep Reading

Cabinet has agreed on the outline of the Treaty Principles Bill that will be introduced to Parliament, with a change to include specific acknowledgement of the rights of hapū and iwi. Keep Reading

Nearly 70 staff at Te Whatu Ora have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November. Keep Reading

The criticism was revealed to RNZ in an official information act response, but new documents show Judith Collins asked for them to be redacted. Keep Reading

The move comes after months of criticism of the Bill, which seeks to redefine the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Keep Reading

More than 400 church leaders – including all three Anglican archbishops; the Catholic Archbishop and a Catholic Cardinal, the Methodist Church president and... Keep Reading

The Federation of Islamic Associations says the government must reconsider deprioritising and defunding much of the country's national security framework. Keep Reading

The party leader said Labour was focusing on returning to its "traditional flavour" as part of winning the next election. Keep Reading

Documents obtained by 1News show Minister Nicole McKee, a former gun lobbyist, has used a backroom process to change New Zealand law in a way that benefits gun clubs. Keep Reading

The coalition has promised to rewrite the Arms Act before the end of its term. Keep Reading

The former Prime Minister spoke to Melissa Stokes about having a ringside seat to some of the most bizarre days in NZ politics. Keep Reading

Further regulation of the supermarket sector may hit a snag in the form of David Seymour, who is mounting strong opposition to any such move. Keep Reading