NZ First to block gene tech bill unless National makes changes
The party says the buck stops with them when it comes to the coalition Government's contentious genetic modification legislation

The party says the buck stops with them when it comes to the coalition Government's contentious genetic modification legislation Keep Reading
Labour's Henare has conceded to Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara and pledged to do better at the 2026 General Election. Keep Reading
Early results heavily favour Te Pāti Māori candidate Oriini Kaipara. Keep Reading
The next 12 or so months will be crucial for Winston Peters' election campaign. Keep Reading
The next 12 or so months will be crucial for Winston Peters' election campaign. Keep Reading
Police say they have undertaken investigations into 10 reported threats against Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle. The confirmation comes months after Doyle was... Keep Reading
The Health Minister gave the union and Health NZ until 4pm today to respond to his urgent request for arbitration. Keep Reading
The coalition Government has quietly amended the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill, even as the legislation is before the select committee. Laura Walters and Sam Sachdeva report. Keep Reading
Judith Collins has criticised two former prime ministers for attending a Chinese military celebration, which also hosted leaders from North Korea, Iran and Russia. Keep Reading
The French President said 26 of Ukraine's allies have pledged to deploy troops as a "reassurance force"once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia. Keep Reading
NZ First members will assemble in Palmerston North this weekend to discuss party policy on immigration, the Paris Accord and nuclear power. Keep Reading
First, they clashed over ferries – now, a fracas between the Finance Minister and Foreign Minister over trade and diplomatic funding has been revealed. Sam Sachdeva reports. Keep Reading
The visit to Ukraine was kept under wraps until the Defence Minister had left the country. Keep Reading
The government is removing controversial purchasing guidelines. Keep Reading
"Why on earth would I be motivated to in any way hide any of this when the person it ultimately all reflects badly on is the former Reserve Bank governor - not me?" the Finance Minister says. Keep Reading
Rail Minister Winston Peters said that Ferry Holdings had narrowed down its shortlist of six shipyards to build the vessels to just one. Keep Reading
Greenpeace cautions Luxon that David Seymour is ragebaiting over leaving Paris - and warns the PM not to weaken the methane target. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has outlined plans for mega-corporation Amazon to invest $7.5 billion in New Zealand. He told Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking... Keep Reading
Re: journalist Te Ahipourewa Forbes spoke with candidates standing in this week's by-election. Keep Reading
Sir Pita Sharples cannot stop smiling. The Māori Party co-founder has his arm wrapped around the shoulders of veteran broadcaster and now party candidate... Keep Reading
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones is preparing to lock horns with the Environmental Protection Authority after its board chairman claimed the... Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the minimum value of a house that could be bought by the visa holders is $5 million – less than 1% of New Zealand's housing supply. Keep Reading
PM Christopher Luxon has announced changes to allow those on the Active Investor Plus visa buy homes in New Zealand. Keep Reading
Federated Mountain Clubs said it would strip away democratic process and prioritise commercial interests. Keep Reading
Businesses are largely lukewarm about one of the government's big Budget policies to boost the economy. Keep Reading


