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The minister had been moving to change the requirement, but has announced it will remove it altogether.

The minister had been moving to change the requirement, but has announced it will remove it altogether. Keep Reading
The bill was introduced by ACT and part of National and Act's coalition agreement. Keep Reading
Kyla Campbell Kamariera, Te Pāti Māori Te Tai Tokerau Executive co-chair, has pushed back against Party President John Tamihere Keep Reading
Tamihere said it was MPs Takuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi who should go. Keep Reading
The public will not find out until after the election how the party plans to handle the thousands of property valuations needed. Keep Reading
Four hospitals will open new wards during the second half of 2026. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand would “discourage” Donald Trump from resuming nuclear weapons testing and says he’ll raise the issue with... Keep Reading
Some educators say they have been "blind-sided" by the changes which are "too much" for students to cope with. Keep Reading
Christopher Luxon reflects on his week in South East Asia, where he met with the presidents of USA and China. Keep Reading
Luxon met formally with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Brunei and Indonesia, as well as informal meetings with the new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Keep Reading
A report says it will undoubtedly see some councils facing continued downward pressure on their credit ratings. Keep Reading
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with US President Donald Trump one-on-one on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) in... Keep Reading
A New Zealand Defence Force officer is on the ground in Israel to report back to the Government on the progress being made towards a peace deal in Gaza. In a... Keep Reading
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says Labour’s capital gains tax would be a “starting point” in any future coalition negotiations, despite Labour’s... Keep Reading
The policy won't work if house prices don't go up, an expert says. Keep Reading
The full draft curriculum has been released amid concern from teachers. Keep Reading
Erica Stanford says some employers aren't working with MSD to find job-seeking locals first, but an immigration adviser says the rules are too unclear. Keep Reading
Analysis: Christopher Luxon's last day in Kuala Lumpur wrapped up with a sales pitch to potential investors, and a big win for NZ ties with Southeast Asia Keep Reading
Analysis: Leadership clashes, claims and counter-claims - Re: News’ Māori Specialist Te Ahipourewa Forbes looks at the turbulence engulfing Te Pāti Māori. Keep Reading
Labour will campaign on a targeted capital gains tax (CGT) at the next election where profits made from commercial and residential property sales will fund... Keep Reading
The party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax covering just some property to help fund a limited number of free GP visits. Keep Reading
The Government has announced a Ministerial Advisory Group will review aged care sector funding, with the number of older New Zealanders set to skyrocket.... Keep Reading
Today from The Detail: With just 12 months until the next election, the mood of the nation is 'one of disillusionment' – and that's reflected in the polls. Keep Reading
For the last several months, Te Pati Māori have gone from large highs to deep lows. The passing of much-loved MP, Tarsh Kemp, caused a by-election that saw Oriini Kaipara elected. Keep Reading
Luxon's trip comes as Trump makes his first visit to the region since returning to the White House, amid continuing fallout from his 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Keep Reading


