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A look at the National MP thrust into the headlines amid an alleged effort to roll the Prime Minister

A look at the National MP thrust into the headlines amid an alleged effort to roll the Prime Minister Keep Reading
PM pulls out of weekly slot with TVNZ Breakfast – just as National Party raises an official complaint about an incident involving members of the state... Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is claiming the Government was tracking towards a surplus a year earlier than expected, but it has been delayed by the... Keep Reading
TVNZ disputes National's version of events. Keep Reading
The post-storm mist has cleared, revealing a caucus supported by a janky little umbrella and a dream. Keep Reading
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The government has revealed another three regional airlines set to receive Regional Investment Funding loans amid the fuel crisis. Keep Reading
Analysis: Te Aniwa Hurihanganui explains why a plan to weaken legal obligations to the Treaty of Waitangi could become as controversial as the Treaty Principles Bill. Keep Reading
Chris Hipkins says his party will help National pass the free trade agreement, but admits parts are "almost impossible". The NZ First leader says it's "madness". Keep Reading
A briefing from Finance Minister Nicola Willis came hours after credit rating agency Moody's downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy. Keep Reading
Wāhine Māori have raised concerns at the UNPFII in New York about the Treaty clause overhaul, warning it signals weakening Indigenous rights in Aotearoa. Keep Reading
Infrastructure minister's concerns about unsustainable spending on over-specced projects is echoed by international credit rating agency, reports Jonathan Milne. Keep Reading
The Justice Minister is standing by the proposal for move-on orders, as documents reveal further concerns raised by Government agencies. Documents... Keep Reading
National's deputy leader took multiple opportunities to point out which coalition party NZ First picked in the 2017 election. Keep Reading
The NZ First leader said having a vote on Luxon's leadership was not a good look, saying there would be "inevitable consequences". Keep Reading
Labour calls Treaty clause review “disgusting” and “by stealth” as Government confirms bill covering 18 laws is coming within months, with public consultation promised Keep Reading
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The PM says he called and won the vote, but left without saying what happened during a meeting of National MPs. Nicola Willis says even the leaders don't know the numbers. Keep Reading
The prime minister says he has full, as National MPs gather in Wellington. Keep Reading
Following Monday's record low polling, the Prime Minister continues to stare down queries about the security of his position. Keep Reading
Michael Webster said says the bill's impacts on privacy seem to have largely passed most New Zealanders by. Keep Reading
Sweeping changes to Treaty clauses across 23 laws could lower te Tiriti to its weakest legal standard, reshaping how it influences decisions in health, environment and beyond. Keep Reading
Christopher Luxon spoke to Breakfast’s Tova O’Brien after a 1News poll delivered bad news for the PM. Keep Reading
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay confirmed legal verification has been completed and the formal signing will take place on 27 April. Keep Reading
A new poll showing National sitting on just 30%, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a big week. Keep Reading
Latest collected news stories on the current Aotearoa New Zealand political scene. Keep Reading
“Without a plan for constitutional protection of Te Tiriti, we risk any progress being laid to waste again within a few years. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to go through this again.” — Tina Ngata on voting to protect Te Tiriti. Keep Reading



