'Humble, dedicated, passionate' - MPs remember Jim Bolger in Parliament | RNZ News
Christopher Luxon praised the former PM's innate sense of fairness as he led the tributes in Parliament.

Christopher Luxon praised the former PM's innate sense of fairness as he led the tributes in Parliament. Keep Reading
Jim Bolger often stood up to his own team when overseeing the fractious process that led to a Treaty settlement, a Ngāi Tahu leader says. Keep Reading
There were audible cries of disbelief when he said the action — while their legal right — had "crossed an ethical line". Keep Reading
A pragmatist who disliked being called a pragmatist, Bolger led the country through a tumultuous '90s and the first MMP government. Keep Reading
As the countdown continues on whether Labour will adopt a capital gains tax, a fresh report is pushing the party to support a broad-based, comprehensive... Keep Reading
The Speaker has given MPs a dressing down over falling standards around leave, attendance and dress. Keep Reading
The same week the Government announces the Solicitor-General is leaving the role, the coalition has introduced legislation that will further shield the state from taking responsibility for the horrific and widespread abuse of children under its care, writes Laura Walters. Keep Reading
Labour MP Willie Jackson believes a split within Te Pāti Māori is “inevitable” if internal conflicts aren’t addressed shortly, but he says it’s too early to... Keep Reading
Select committee backs the RSB despite 99% opposition. Critics cite threats to Te Tiriti, rights, and democracy; Seymour defends it as reducing red tape. Second reading imminent. Keep Reading
Climate Minister Simon Watts admitted the Government's new methane target may not be consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5C. Keep Reading
A former co-leader says the party needs to take stock and have a clear vision for the election. Keep Reading
The advice given was that by doing so it could cost millions and affect decisions over 200km of coastline. Keep Reading
Te Pāti Māori faces turmoil over leaked allegations, financial overspend, and leadership rifts, undermining its kaupapa and risking wider harm to Māori amid unresolved internal strife. Keep Reading
NZ First draws a line in the sand: either genetically modified organisms stay in labs, or the gene tech bill stays in limbo, writes Fox Meyer. Keep Reading
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are taking industrial action after stalled collective agreement negotiations. Keep Reading
Te Pāti Māori has emailed its members a series of documents that contain serious allegations against one of its own MPs and her son, who is also a former... Keep Reading
Both the major party leaders take an approval dive in the latest 1News/Verian poll. Keep Reading
Education Minister Erica Stanford says the structured literacy programme for new entrants has seen boost in achievement across the country's primary schools. Keep Reading
But the Climate Change Minister said the new lower methane target would give farmers certainty and keep the country on track to meet its other climate commitments. Keep Reading
The target would be set at a range of 14-24% below 2017 levels by 2050. Keep Reading
More than 20,000 unionised secondary and area school teachers are going on strike as their pay scrap with the Government continues. Rolling partial-strikes... Keep Reading
The Finance Minister says with the completion of the ultra-fast broadband fibre initiative, there's no longer a policy reason for the Crown to own Chorus. Keep Reading
A select committee has recommended several amendments for the controversial Regulatory Standards Bill, though Opposition parties continue to express deep... Keep Reading
Nicola Willis says selling a chunk of the Government’s investment in Chorus could earn the Government enough money to put towards hospitals and schools. The... Keep Reading
Aperahama Edwards says the government has no authority to push through a law that would make it harder for Māori to win customary marine title to the foreshore and seabed. Keep Reading


