The Reserve Bank has been firing shots across the bow of the speeding housing market, but there is doubt about how much it can do – or even wants to do. Keep Reading

Jack Vowles looks at analysis showing where voters abandoning National and NZ First ended up. Keep Reading

Father of the House and 30-year National MP Dr Nick Smith reflects on why he believes his party lost the 2020 election. Keep Reading

With the biggest political mandate in a long time, why is Labour holding itself back from treading a traditional - and bold - left-leaning path?  Keep Reading

Thousands of nurses and healthcare workers on the frontline in the battle against Covid-19 went on strike today. Keep Reading

Dozens of social organisations are penning an open letter to Jacinda Ardern, urging her to act now on child poverty. Keep Reading

The government's plans are woefully generic, worthy but geared to incremental improvement. They will ease the pain of Covid but they won’t build our prosperous and sustainable future. Keep Reading

A former National Party staffer isn't surprised Gerry Brownlee has fallen on his sword and resigned as deputy leader of the party. Keep Reading

Changes to the Equal Pay Act come into force today, with the government claiming they give employees in female-dominated occupations a clearer pathway to pay equity. Keep Reading

Labour's crushing victory over National in the 2020 election has only been entrenched by the release of the official results. Keep Reading

New foreign minister promises to carve a path for women, Māori and for the country Keep Reading

Judith Collins said National owes it to the people of New Zealand to provide a "strong and effective" Opposition. Keep Reading

The margin is thinner than a cannabis leaf, but voters have said nope to legalising dope. In the final count 50.7 percent voted no, versus 48.4 percent voting yes - a difference of 67,000 votes. That's about the population of Napier. Still, high profile yes campaigner former Prime Minister Helen Clark believes there is still a mandate for significant drug law reform that could see people legally able to grow small quantities for their own use. Lisa Owen asked Clark how cannabis reform can progress from here. Keep Reading

The long-serving MP says Judith Collins needs strong, 'complementary' support alongside her. Keep Reading

The National Party has lost another two MPs on the final election result - with Labour and the Māori Party picking up an extra seat each. Keep Reading

The cannabis referendum result has narrowed significantly under special votes, but the 'no' vote has still prevailed. Keep Reading

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James Elliott's political week: In Washington, Donald Trump is going, going.... Back here the Cabinet has a comeback kid Keep Reading

It could also mean a shuffling of MPs in tight electorates. Keep Reading

National Party leader Judith Collins has taken a swipe at Donald Trump, saying it is important to have evidence before making allegations of fraud. Keep Reading

The Attorney-General has been granted leave to intervene in a Supreme Court appeal over seabed mining off the coast of Taranaki. Keep Reading

The government will prioritise extending the small business loan scheme, rolling out the flexi-wage job support programme and fast-tracking more infrastructure projects in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Keep Reading

Jacinda Ardern has set out the Government's immediate priorities. Keep Reading

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern walks a centrist balance beam this morning, meeting with E tū union delegates before giving a speech to Business New Zealand. Keep Reading

Many didn't pick her as the new Foreign Affairs Minister and she made headlines for being the first woman in the role on Monday. Today The Detail looks at Nanaia Mahuta's track record and just what she will bring to the job. Keep Reading