NZ Herald
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is suggesting New Zealanders “shop around” after Westpac hiked some fixed-term mortgage rates, while Prime Minister...
Speaker Gerry Brownlee called the decision "very disappointing" but necessary given protesters had indicated they intended further action.
Newsroom
The public will not have their say on the Govt's weakening of the methane target, even though it could raise household bills by $270 a year.
NZ Herald
The coalition would hold on to office if an election were held today, according to the latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia Poll - although the poll could show a...
On Tuesday morning, Willis challenged Richardson, who was finance minister from 1990 to 1993, to a debate.
NZ Herald
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is confident voters in Māori electorates won’t be as strategic as they were in 2023, saying Te Pāti Māori is not “worthy” of...
RNZ
Support for the party dropped to one percent in the latest poll after weeks of in-fighting, two expulsions and one court order.
RNZ
The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.
NZ Herald
Security guards have dragged pro-Palestine protesters from Parliament’s public gallery after they rained papers down on MPs in the House and heckled them...
Radical changes are on the way for anyone doing building or planning work that requires a consent.
RNZ
The Prime Minister has described the reforms as a "game changer" for New Zealand, with details of exactly what the replacement will look like to be revealed on Tuesday afternoon.
RNZ
The MP for Te Tai Tokerau is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori.
Party leaders across the spectrum have given their thoughts on the new 1News Verian poll, released this evening.
The latest 1News Verian poll has better news for National and Labour.
NZ Herald
Christopher Luxon on BMI saying New Zealand has become more politically volatile. Video / Mark Mitchell
RNZ
Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is increasingly pushing through legislation under urgency and skipping consultation.
95% of submissions oppose the fast-track amendment bill. Government pushes ahead; committee suggests changes without amending. Opposition cites rushed process, overreach, and risks to Māori rights.
Te Pāti Māori’s Hui a Tau at Waiatuhi marae draws larger turnout amid online turmoil, highlighting unity calls, leadership tensions, court-reinstated member Kapa-Kingi, and notable absences.
The UK has proposed to scrap jury trials for offences carrying sentences of less than three years, a change the Justice Minister says New Zealand is also considering to help speed up court processes.
RNZ
Te Pāti Māori gathers for its long-awaited AGM today, after months of turmoil that led to the expulsion of two of their six MPs.
RNZ
The Ministry of Social Development revealed only 12 people took advantage of the non-financial sanctions in six months.
Nearly 24,000 New Zealanders back a petition by National Iwi Chairs to restore Treaty obligations for school boards, arguing repeal undermines equity in education.
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RNZ
An interim high court ruling has returned Mariameno Kapa-Kingi as a member of the party, after she was ousted alongside fellow MP Tākuta Ferris.
RNZ
Shane Jones says there has been a drift into the South Island of fisheries resources that have historically been located in the North Island.
NZ Herald
By Phil Smith of RNZ The 2025 parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In the MPs’ final hurrah – the adjournment debate – David Seymour announced...
RNZ
We look at the government's nine key goals and see what it's achieved so far.
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