Relations between Te Pāti Māori and Labour have veered between fiery and frosty since the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election campaign.
RNZ
Amid teachers strikes and calls for more resources and pay, the minister of education suddenly cancelled long-held plans to speak.
The current route is one of the country’s most dangerous roads, with the transport minister describing it as a "death trap".
Stuff
Women will bear the brunt of sick pay changes, Greens say The Greens are characterising the Government's changes to sick leave for part-time workers as "yet another blow to women across Aotearoa".
RNZ
The Workplace Relations Minister says sweeping changes to the Holidays Act make the system fairer.
Newsroom
Shane Jones is used to debating protesters and activists, but now a volcano will have its day in court under the Fast-Track Approvals Act.
NZ Herald
New Zealand First is invoking the rarely-used “agree to disagree” clause in its coalition agreement over two new pathways to residency the Government is...
RNZ
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has been under pressure, but how have things changed since the election?
Stuff
This week's UN General Assembly is set to be 'the most consequential' meeting in a generation, and New Zealand is keeping its cards close to its chest.
RNZ
Two new pathways for skilled migrants will kick in from the middle of next year, ministers have announced. NZ First isn't happy.
NZ Herald
Education Minister Erica Stanford says every school in New Zealand will benefit from today’s $413 million school infrastructure announcement, which brings...
NZ Herald
The Government has announced it will invest $100 million on upgrades to hospital facilities at 21 locations across the country. But the Labour Party has...
Health Minister Simeon Brown said the $100 million allocated from Budget 2025 would be used for 21 local projects across the country.
EXCLUSIVE - Benjamin Doyle spoke with Te Ao Māori News Political Editor Māni Dunlop about their time as a Green MP, and why they decided to leave.
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Parliament changed New Zealand's adoption laws this week. The bill was revealed at the last minute, and thanks to urgency and unanimous support completed within a day.
From Whāngarei to Invercargill, women and allies gathered at more than 20 events across the country to protest pay equity.
A building insurance expert says the government's plans to shake up the building and construction sector will lead to more homeowners footing large bills for shonky building.
NZ Herald
Health Minister Matt Doocey says he supports changes to a Government bill replacing the Mental Health Act, which will make it clear mothers and babies should...
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts repeatedly denied the plan, but then confirmed it to 1News two days later.
RNZ
CPB Contractors will lead the $1.6b project, with measures to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
RNZ
Parliament's Nga Ratonga Ao Māori translation team had their work cut out for them this week as the use of te reo Māori in the House surged in tribute to Māori Language Week.
Stuff
The economic slump is very bad news for the Government, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis under sustained pressure.
RNZ
The day, Rā Whakamana, is aimed to "reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers".
Newsroom
Brooke van Velden's bid to control online casino gambling in NZ has her betting against the fears of sports clubs and charities nationwide
The outgoing Green Party MP resigned earlier this month after they said their child had asked them to step away from politics.
