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New Zealand First has soared to nearly 12 percent in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, its highest result since the survey launched in early 2021.
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The government's finances are in better than expected shape as spending has fallen more than the tax take.
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Iranian-New Zealander says the Government must move beyond 'dialogue' with authorities and take meaningful action as the death toll mounts.
RNZ
The United States has officially exited the WHO, a year since President Donald Trump gave notice via executive order.
National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis said it's "game on" for polling day.
NZ Herald
The first major donation to a political party exceeding the public disclosure threshold in election year has been made to The Opportunity Party. The...
RNZ
The former Speaker has been in parliament for more than a decade.
Newsroom
New Zealand and Australia's top judges knock back request to bar retired members for working for authoritarian regimes such as Hong Kong. Sam Sachdeva reports.
RNZ
Explainer - The PM is about to announce when Election Day 2026 is. How is it picked, and when is it likely to be?
Luxon launched a defence of his Government’s progress and reform programme, and promised there would be no deviation from its plan should it win a second term.
NZ Herald
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised to forge ahead with his “programme of bold reforms” and made a pitch to have more National ministers at the...
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead.
RNZ
Explainer - The agreement eliminates duty on 100 percent of Indian imports, while 95 percent of New Zealand's current exports will be either tariff-free or face reduced tariffs.
Peters' office said he is set to become the first foreign minister to visit all 17 other Pacific Island Forum member countries within a single Parliamentary term.
NZ Herald
The Foreign Affairs Minister has rebuked Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman for signing a statement expressing “full solidarity” with US Federal Reserve...
RNZ
Tougher fines are on the way for electricity providers and retailers that breach the rules.
NZ Herald
We dive into where each party stands, what they’ve announced thus far, and what the election campaign could bring us with Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths.
RNZ
The government believes bringing in Open Electricity would save people $360 a year - here's what it means, and whether your data is protected.
RNZ
People will now only need to pay a $5 fee once for new, 12-month prescriptions.
RNZ
The PSA says Simeon Brown is blaming officials for slow responses, when his government's cuts are at fault.
NZ Herald
Health Minister Simeon Brown expects ManageMyHealth to notify those affected by a cyber security breach as soon as possible. Personal health information of...
RNZ
The PSA says the ManageMyHealth security breach highlights the risk of cutting IT experts in public health.
Te Ao Māori News sits with Green Party co-leaders to discuss 2025 and the year to come.
Major law changes implemented in 2025 have seen a decrease in public sector obligations and initiatives for Māori rights, development and wellbeing, critics say.
RNZ
NZ First is not supporting the agreement, meaning it is now in the hands of the opposition whether it passes or not.
All major political parties agree artificial intelligence must not be used to mislead, but their approaches to using – or avoiding – the technology in the 2026 campaign vary widely.
Luxon will be there tomorrow, but how often have his predecessors taken part?
Voters are facing significant rule changes that were only just made into law.
Two Chrises, two rival coalitions, and lingering economic malaise will help define the political year ahead.
NZ Herald
By Phil Smith of RNZ The 2025 parliamentary year has ended and it was a monster. In the MPs’ final hurrah – the adjournment debate – David Seymour announced...
RNZ
We look at the government's nine key goals and see what it's achieved so far.
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