Minister warned of gangs ‘corrupting’ officials; police boss says NZ is ‘complacent’

Transnational gangs, cartels and organised criminal groups are leading New Zealand down a dark path towards rampant corruption, according ministerial advisers.
Transnational gangs, cartels and organised criminal groups are leading New Zealand down a dark path towards rampant corruption, according ministerial advisers. Keep Reading
Te Pāti Māori has strongly condemned the “abduction” of crew on a Gaza-bound ship by Israeli forces, calling for the Government to demand their safe release. Keep Reading
Some describe it as "uranium wrapped in barbed wire", but means testing for benefits is creeping into our lives. Keep Reading
From September, parents will be able to access a multi-entry five-year visa, provided they meet specific requirements. Keep Reading
The Government will allow migrants in New Zealand to sponsor their parents to visit and stay here under a new visa rolling out in September. The visa will... Keep Reading
Parliament and the courts are different branches of our democracy. On Thursday, during the debate on MP punishments, it felt like they overlapped. Keep Reading
Subsidies for disabled and students with low prior educational achievement will continue. Keep Reading
This week, Parliament took the unprecedented step of suspending both Te Pāti Māori leaders - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi - for 21 days. Keep Reading
This week parliament took the unprecedented step of suspending both Te Pati Maori leaders, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Rawiri Waititi for a record-setting 21 days. Keep Reading
Last night’s debate put a spotlight on tikanga Māori and its place in Parliament. Keep Reading
David Seymour says the Oxford Union debate on the topic of “no one can be illegal on stolen land” was “great fun” despite his side losing. The Act Party... Keep Reading
New Zealand's parliament hands record suspensions to three Indigenous Māori MPs after they performed a haka to protest a controversial bill last year. Keep Reading
During a passionate debate over the punishment handed down to Te Pāti Māori MPs, some MPs looked back at last November's haka, while others raised concerns over what this extraordinary decision will mean for the future. Laura Walters and Marc Daalder report. Keep Reading
Ministers have described yesterday’s chaotic debate on Te Pāti Māori’s suspension for controversial haka as disturbing and contemptuous. The hours-long... Keep Reading
Seymour was opposing the moot "This House Believes No One Can Be Illegal on Stolen Land" alongside United States immigration reform advocates RJ Hauman and Art Arthur. Keep Reading
Opposition parties tried to reject the recommendation, but did not have the numbers to vote it down. Keep Reading
The House is set to hear heated arguments about a contentious proposed suspension for MPs who interrupted the Treaty Principles Bill debate with a haka. Keep Reading
Michael Forbes has left his job after accusations he recorded audio of sessions with sex workers. Keep Reading
Deputy PM hits back at criticism of his flagship bill, defending it against claims it breaches Treaty of Waitangi principles. Keep Reading
Minister for Regulation David Seymour says he knows bureaucrats don’t like his bill, but that’s a good thing. Laura Walters reports. Keep Reading
Political leaders are reacting to two conflicting polls, with one indicating a major dip in support for Labour and National, while another shows support... Keep Reading
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The deputy prime minister now says he was talking about "online campaigns" that create "non-representative samples". Keep Reading
If an election were held today the right bloc of National, ACT and New Zealand First would have enough seats to form a coalition. Keep Reading
More 90,000 humans - and tens of thousands of animals - signed a petition in support of a ban on the public sale of fireworks. Keep Reading
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills. Keep Reading
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