"We've been very clear that this is not the right mechanism to use." Keep Reading

Te Pāti Māori has accused the government of being bereft of leadership and in a "state of paralysis" over its response to the murder of five-year-old Malachi Subecz. Keep Reading

Auckland's mayor chose not to meet the incoming CEO of the transport agency, who has quit. Keep Reading

Challenge to the decision to let businesses off repaying billions in support. Keep Reading

Jacinda Ardern said the Three Waters entrenchment clause was “not necessarily something I would be aware of”, but she was in caucus when MPs discussed it. Keep Reading

OPINION: Kelvin Davis appeared to believe that some recommendations wouldn’t do enough, yet his Government promised to do even less. Keep Reading

OPINION: Most of us understand that crime feels serious now. But not the Government. Keep Reading

Cabinet will meet this month to finalise next steps to fulfil commitments under the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including putting a halt on any work for now. Political editor @jo_moir reports. Keep Reading

The Government is giving police new powers to target fleeing drivers in an announcement made to the media in Hamilton. Justice Minister Kiri Allan stated t Keep Reading

Malachi Subecz was "an invisible child within the system". Keep Reading

Voters may be feeling slightly apathetic and suffering election fatigue but a crucial seat is up for grabs in Hamilton this month. Keep Reading

The government is increasing the amount of time drivers who fail to stop for police can have their license disqualified. Keep Reading

There are 10 days until the Hamilton West byelection is decided. Keep Reading

A review into the death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz has suggested major overhauls across Corrections, Oranga Tamariki and the Ministry of Health. Keep Reading

Andrew Little says the way many drugs are regulated "causes social harm" but there's no mandate for radical change. Keep Reading

A new package of measures has been unveiled. Keep Reading

Crown accounts for the four months to the end of October were released by Treasury today. Keep Reading

What are 501s and why is the policy so controversial? Keep Reading

The by-election in Hamilton West is heating up, with both major party leaders swinging in to lend some star power to their candidates' campaigns. Keep Reading

It's a complicated system, so here's how it works. Keep Reading

Talk of great ambition hasn't been matched with commitments in a new plan, civil society groups say - and they're questioning whether it's worth their time. Keep Reading