Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he has chosen to take part in celebrations elsewhere. Keep Reading

A Hercules plane carrying urban rescue staff to Vanuatu was stranded in New Caledonia after an engine fault. Keep Reading

Erica Stanford has announced a redress scheme for those who survived torture as children at the Lake Alice Unit. Keep Reading

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake. Video / Mark Mitchell Keep Reading

Government agencies are giving themselves a 'get out of jail free card' on Official Information Act requirements, observers say – and new guidelines appear unlikely to make a meaningful difference. Keep Reading

The contentious Fast-track Approvals Bill is now law - but it hit a few speed bumps on the way. Keep Reading

Contentious mining and marine farming projects, previously killed off by the courts and consenting panels, will now walk again. Fox Meyer reports. Keep Reading

The contentious Fast-track Approvals Bill has passed its final reading in Parliament . It’s one of the final items left on the Government ’s fourth-quarter... Keep Reading

Nicola Willis says the changed forecasts are a result of unwinding "overly optimistic assumptions", not Government policies or decisions. Keep Reading

The PSA says the reckless drive to cut costs shows the government is prepared to put dollars ahead of Kiwis' lives. Keep Reading

The House - This week, both the media and public honed in on the hullabaloo around ferries and speakers' rulings. Meanwhile, more than 30 hours of urgency were used to consider 11 bills. Keep Reading

Christopher Luxon said he had received "a number of invitations" to Waitangi Day commemorations but hasn't yet decided his schedule. Keep Reading

Stuff has obtained a leaked report authored by the government’s expert ministerial advisory group which warns the Aratere ferry should be retired next year to accommodate new wharf construction at Picton. Keep Reading

A new action plan focused on breaking the cycle of inter-generational family and sexual violence has been released by the Government. It is the second plan... Keep Reading

There is "still work to do" around getting people timely treatment when they go to ED for mental health. Keep Reading

Health Minister Shane Reti says stage one is still on budget and on track to be completed by 2031. Keep Reading

The Government’s new Three Strikes legislation has passed its third reading in Parliament. The legislation, which contains several modifications to the... Keep Reading

The Parole Board is among legal experts who have expressed "grave concerns" about a law that would tie parole eligibility to rehabilitation. Keep Reading

Legislation reinstating 90-day no-cause evictions for renters, and bringing in "pet bonds" has passed its third reading. Keep Reading

Leader of the Opposition Chris Hipkins laid into the coalition Government on Wednesday, describing its long-awaited announcement of the path forward for the... Keep Reading

The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details. Keep Reading

Auckland Council has voted to oppose the Treaty Principles Bill and will put forward a submission in opposition to it. Keep Reading

Gerry Brownlee took the rare step of disagreeing with the Clerk and the Assistant Speaker on Tuesday. Keep Reading

Also announced today was Winston Peters being appointed Minister for Rail. Keep Reading

Exclusive: Open letter seen by the Guardian asks King to ‘ensure the government does not diminish the crown’s honour’ amid tensions over policy direction for Māori Keep Reading