Russell Palmer

"The government's own lawyers recognise the bill would at first blush undermine Māori people's rights," a law professor says. Audio

Defence Minister Judith Collins has formally told Parliament she is allowing uniformed personnel to fill in for striking civilian staff.

The controversial bill - which only ACT supports - has officially been introduced at Parliament. Here's a first look.

除行动党外的其他党派都承诺将在法案二读阶段投否决票，该法案目前已引起广泛不满和抗议。

Former Treasury Secretary Dr Graham Scott - who previously stood for ACT - will lead the group, with Te Ururoa Flavell and Mike Williams also among the nine members.

NZNO says the cutbacks are a broken promise, that the government cares more about money than patients - and downgrading the hospital will lead to deaths.

Act Party Leader and Minister responsible for the bill David Seymour denies the Treaty Principles Bill has been brought forward and says it is a normal part of parliamentary business.

The On-sold Support Package was set up in 2019 to help homeowners who had bought a home repaired after the Canterbury earthquakes, where those repairs were found to be inadequate.

As the government sets about laying the foundations for tradespeople to sign off their own work, RNZ sits down with the minister responsible to hammer out the details. Audio

Analysis - Despite strong words, questions remain over emissions mitigation and the environmental threat posed by the Manawanui navy ship.

The Pacific faces "severe challenges" from natural disasters, and NZ is "committed to doing its part to help meet them", PM Christopher Luxon says.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has shared some friendly rugby banter with Australian and Pacific colleagues at an event highlighting the Pacific Policing Initiative.

The King delivered an address to the 56 member nations at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Friday.

Climate change, the Middle East, and the importance of small nations on the world stage are being picked as major talking points for the Commonwealth meeting in Samoa.

The Prime Minister has defended Bayly - saying that although his behaviour had fallen short he had "unreservedly" and "genuinely" apologised.

RSA members are welcoming a more inclusive Anzac Day, but say more funding and broader access to support is needed.

Commissioner for Parliamentary Standards Lyn Provost has found some workarounds making her more accessible - but some are calling for more investment into supports.

Chris Penk says talk about final costs is premature and has defended the court of inquiry process, saying other investigations could occur.

Fewer people are being sanctioned under the government's beneficiary traffic light system than last month, new government data shows.

It follows the navy saying they are committed to supporting the ship's removal, and the prime minister saying it's up to the insurers and the navy to work out.

该方案将以专项资金的形式确保新西兰未来几十年的基建经费，Peters自信可以在下次大选前说服联合执政伙伴支持。

Analysis - It's a tall ask, given National's promise to tighten the purse strings, and Peters' own plans to intervene on an ACT policy. Audio

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' keynote speech at the party conference in Hamilton was interrupted by Palestine protesters, and two people were arrested in the conflict. Video

Senator Jacinta Price says both NZ and Australia are leading the way for a conservative cause.

The NZ First leader has opened the party's 31st annual convention in antagonistic style, calling out opponents and the media alike.