Sunday marks the deadline for district councils to submit their proposals to amalgamate with at least one other nearby authority. Keep Reading

Pinning down answers from government ministers during Parliament's Question Time can be hard. Keep Reading

The announcement was made in Wellington this afternoon. Keep Reading

Christopher Luxon has spent the week saying he maintains confidence in his foreign minister. But a latest snap poll shows Kiwis don’t, and want Luxon to sack him. Keep Reading

Labour leader Chris Hipkins claims a poll showing his party has tumbled to 27.8%, its lowest vote share in the Taxpayers’ Union Curia poll since December... Keep Reading

On these numbers Prime Minister Christopher Luxon would still have the numbers to form a government, though the margin has slimmed. Keep Reading

Inside the dramatic final hours of NZ local government amalgamation: Wellington mayors’ meeting may go into the night as they try to meet Sunday deadline. Other districts have given up trying. ‘I don't want to get married because you're a bit of an ugly bugger,’ says one mayor. Jonathan Milne reports. Keep Reading

At a campaign meeting in NZ’s most multicultural community, Christopher Luxon says the NZ First leader is whipping up fear of illegal migration that simply doesn’t exist. Jonathan Milne reports from Mt Roskill, Auckland. Keep Reading

With Māori unemployment climbing to its highest level in more than a decade, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the upcoming general election represents a critical opportunity for Māori […] Keep Reading

Luxon says he’ll make a referendum on a four year term a priority after the election and wants to “throw” MMP in with it. Keep Reading

Te Maruata calls on the NZ government to preserve Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements, clarifying that these Māori council partnerships do not hand over decision-making power to iwi. Keep Reading

Christopher Luxon wrestles with a soundsystem, Qiulae Wong and Helen White fight for Mt Albert and it’s hard to hold onto hope at a Chlöe Swarbrick meeting. Keep Reading

National Party leader Christopher Luxon is standing by earlier comments advocating for a referendum on the MMP voting system next term. However, in remarks... Keep Reading

On Thursday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that, if re-elected, he would hold a referendum on the MMP electoral system. Keep Reading

Attorney-General Chris Bishop reasserted Parliament’s role as the supreme law-making body in New Zealand in his most important speech since being made... Keep Reading

RNZ is tracking the money flowing to the parties this election year and where it is coming from. Keep Reading

The National Party appears to be in disarray over leader Christopher Luxon’s bombshell comment that he wants a referendum on New Zealand’s electoral system,... Keep Reading

Christopher Luxon has caught his caucus off-guard with a seemingly off-the-cuff campaign promise to hold a referendum on the MMP voting system if re-elected. Keep Reading

Christopher Luxon says he supports having another referendum on the MMP voting system if he’s re-elected as he encourages greater support for National so the... Keep Reading

Winston Peters has labelled the prime minister's call for a referendum on the MMP voting system "inexplicable" and a "power grab". Keep Reading

Secondary school students will be able to study nine new industry-led subjects from 2029 under a Government initiative designed to better connect classroom learning with future jobs and training opportunities. Keep Reading

Foreign Minister Winston Peters leaves for Fiji today to meet with foreign ministers from around the Pacific. Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver looks at what's at stake Keep Reading

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey wants to ban the use of seclusion in the mental health system and help people to find the care they need. Earlier this... Keep Reading

The Electoral Commission has approved the name and logo of Mariameno Kapa Kingi’s new political party, giving the ex-Te Pāti Māori MP the green light to... Keep Reading

The Green MP who Winston Peters told to "go back to your own country" has challenged the Foreign Minister in Parliament over his comments. Keep Reading