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Minister Nicole McKee has stepped in with a ban on crypto ATMs just as NZ's largest operator is put up for sale. Andrew Bevin reports.
Minister Nicole McKee has stepped in with a ban on crypto ATMs just as NZ's largest operator is put up for sale. Andrew Bevin reports. Keep Reading
Phasing out government assistance for storms and floods would be leaving homeowners 'on their own', an expert says. Keep Reading
The 'uncomfortable reality' is that policy-makers must place a value on human life, minister says, to decide how much to spend on safety work. Jonathan Milne reports. Keep Reading
Owners should be responsible for knowing the flood and storm risks to their homes, an expert group has recommended. Keep Reading
ATMs that authorities warn can be used by criminals to send cryptocurrency offshore to fund drug imports will be banned as part of the Government’s... Keep Reading
Emails between Treasury and Nicola Willis’ office highlights concerns over exclusions to fiscal briefings and who is held accountable. Alice Peacock reports Keep Reading
Scott O'Donnell is one of the four directors of Dynes Transport Tapanui, which donated $20,000 to Winston Peters' party in 2024. Keep Reading
At Parliament, dozens of submitters have responded to the acting prime minister's 'challenge'. Keep Reading
The first day of hearings saw a wave of opposition, but the minister behind the bill is dismissing concerns. Keep Reading
David Seymour’s Regulatory Standards Bill has been called the “strangest piece of New Zealand legislation I have ever seen” by a former Prime Minister, while... Keep Reading
Parents should find it easier to open a bank account for their child under changes announced this afternoon. Keep Reading
Nicola Willis is set to reveal a shake-up of the government's flagship policy that she says will benefit thousands. Keep Reading
"All of those settlements up to now have not referred to this issue. They've been silent on this issue. They've focused on historical claims," says Paul Goldsmith. Keep Reading
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says it is a “possibility” that the Government could introduce more minimum or mandatory sentences for crimes. Mandatory... Keep Reading
A last-minute phone call from the PM's office did not lead to any changes to the foreign minister's speech criticising "hysterical and short-sighted" language about US tariffs. Keep Reading
Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré has drawn praise from the Te Pāti Māori co-leader, provoking the ire of ACT. Keep Reading
A group of prominent New Zealanders, including well-known academics and a former Prime Minister, have written an open letter calling for the Government to... Keep Reading
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed he will head to Te Tai Tokerau in the coming weeks as pressure mounts over the future of the stalled Ngāpuhi settlement. Keep Reading
The government's proposed citizen's arrest changes could see a greater chance of people using unreasonable force, particularly on children. Keep Reading
Already facing concerns about data quality and public trust, a shake-up of the census may also have a constitutional hurdle in its way. Keep Reading
A paper presented by Resources Minister Shane Jones said commercial gas prices rose 58% in 2024 – they only rose by 8%. Andrew Bevin investigates. Keep Reading
David Seymour is giving term two an eight out of 10, but one principal says complaints are only down because people have given up. Keep Reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has been shrouded with dramatic accusations and heavy campaigning, from both sides of the debate. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says increasing sanctions for people who assault first responders makes sense. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he will make sure judges are “crystal clear” about the new sentencing laws for people who assault prison officers or... Keep Reading
The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills. Keep Reading
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