News
'Once-in-a-generation' infrastructure plan sets vision for next 30 years
It has layed out the key areas in need of attention over the next three decades.
Seymour rejects claim Regulatory Standards Bill 'set up for his mates'
ACT leader David Seymour says the Labour MP was "wrong" and "muddying the waters" Audio
Process to manage fast-track conflict of interests 'sound'
Auditor General says there are opportunities to "further strengthen conflict management".
GPs to be allowed to treat ADHD from February
GPs and nurse practitioners have been given the green light to diagnose and treat ADHD from February next year.
'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Minister condemns Destiny Church rally
Minister for Ethnic Communities Mark Mitchell says he was "appalled" by the march on Saturday. Audio
Government to give itself power to override councils on housing
The government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact growth, Housing Minister Chris Bishop says.
Greens release fiscal strategy that calls for more public investment
Last month, their 'Green Budget' was ridiculed by the coalition government.
Government warned corruption and 'insider threats' increasing
That's despite New Zealand's longstanding reputation as a country largely free of such issues.
'We will never be silenced': Te Pāti Māori MPs suspended from Parliament
Opposition parties tried to reject the recommendation, but did not have the numbers to vote it down. Audio
Major parties lose support while NZ First keeps rising - new poll
Support for Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remains steady.
'I was frustrated': Bishop on music award comments
"It's not about Stan Walker ... It was just the sort of politicisation of it," the Cabinet Minister says after declaring "what a load of crap" during a Aotearoa Music Awards performance. Audio
Ambassador to Japan named as NZ's replacement for Phil Goff
Hamish Cooper has been chosen as the country's new ambassador to London.
Drip, drip, drip: NZ's biggest political leaks
The Public Service Commissioner has issued a fresh directive to public servants to stop leaking sensitive information.
Watch: 'Serious trim' for hairdressing law
Minister David Seymour says the current rules aren't making a difference to public health, but are frustrating businesses and customers.
'Like a circus': Hipkins fires back as Peters rules out Labour again
The Labour leader says NZ First has "held the country to ransom for long enough". Audio
Targets set for speedier access to pesticides, fertilisers
A review found the approval process for the agricultural and horticultural products wasn't always allowing timely access to the products.
Greyhound Racing NZ applies for judicial review of ban
In December, Racing Minister Winston Peters announced the practice would be banned from 31 July 2026.
Willis announces half-billion-dollar boost for film industry
The minister says the rebates are needed to ensure New Zealand's film industry survives.
Big changes possible for social service funding
The head of Social Investment Agency says it's looking to allow for a more streamlined approach for organisations to access funding in light of a damning report on Oranga Tamariki. Audio
Te Pāti Māori lawyer slams punishment as 'absolute disgrace'
Judith Collins says the unprecedented suspension of three MPs was not taken lightly, but the party's lawyer says it's simply not appropriate. Audio
'Obscuring the bigger issue': C-word debate a distraction - academic
Meanwhile, Labour has rejected the idea that it was a poor political judgment to reference a column using the word in Parliament. Audio
Coalition deride Green budget as 'Marxist' and 'left-wing Trumpism'
Coalition leaders have blasted the Greens' proposal for wealth taxes, free GP visits and childcare, calling it "clown show economics".
Pay equity shake-up not "cutting pay" for women - PM
Christoperh Luxon critics are "scaremongering", but Labour says the coalition is "gaslighting" half the population.
Coalition holds power, Labour regains support in new poll
The major parties' gains came at the expense of the others.