Subsidies for disabled and students with low prior educational achievement will continue. Keep Reading

This week, Parliament took the unprecedented step of suspending both Te Pāti Māori leaders - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi - for 21 days. Keep Reading

This week parliament took the unprecedented step of suspending both Te Pati Maori leaders, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Rawiri Waititi for a record-setting 21 days.  Keep Reading

Last night’s debate put a spotlight on tikanga Māori and its place in Parliament. Keep Reading

David Seymour says the Oxford Union debate on the topic of “no one can be illegal on stolen land” was “great fun” despite his side losing. The Act Party... Keep Reading

New Zealand's parliament hands record suspensions to three Indigenous Māori MPs after they performed a haka to protest a controversial bill last year. Keep Reading

During a passionate debate over the punishment handed down to Te Pāti Māori MPs, some MPs looked back at last November's haka, while others raised concerns over what this extraordinary decision will mean for the future. Laura Walters and Marc Daalder report. Keep Reading

Ministers have described yesterday’s chaotic debate on Te Pāti Māori’s suspension for controversial haka as disturbing and contemptuous. The hours-long... Keep Reading

Seymour was opposing the moot "This House Believes No One Can Be Illegal on Stolen Land" alongside United States immigration reform advocates RJ Hauman and Art Arthur. Keep Reading

Opposition parties tried to reject the recommendation, but did not have the numbers to vote it down. Keep Reading

The House is set to hear heated arguments about a contentious proposed suspension for MPs who interrupted the Treaty Principles Bill debate with a haka. Keep Reading

Michael Forbes has left his job after accusations he recorded audio of sessions with sex workers. Keep Reading

Deputy PM hits back at criticism of his flagship bill, defending it against claims it breaches Treaty of Waitangi principles. Keep Reading

Minister for Regulation David Seymour says he knows bureaucrats don’t like his bill, but that’s a good thing. Laura Walters reports. Keep Reading

Political leaders are reacting to two conflicting polls, with one indicating a major dip in support for Labour and National, while another shows support... Keep Reading

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The deputy prime minister now says he was talking about "online campaigns" that create "non-representative samples". Keep Reading

If an election were held today the right bloc of National, ACT and New Zealand First would have enough seats to form a coalition. Keep Reading

More 90,000 humans - and tens of thousands of animals - signed a petition in support of a ban on the public sale of fireworks. Keep Reading

But the Greens say New Zealand appears to be on "climate denial bandwagon". Keep Reading

But David Seymour says announcement will benefit providers and parents. Keep Reading

Shane Jones has ruled out the idea of a code to protect farmed fish, following SPCA calls for one. Keep Reading

The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills. Keep Reading

The chorus of defence contractors interested in working on the proposed missile defence system is growing, with New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab in the running. Keep Reading

The party leader recalled what he described as "the wicked old days" when ACT's support hovered near one per cent and survival seemed uncertain. Keep Reading