Politics

In its penultimate sitting block of the year, Parliament was in urgency debating 12 bills, but the most controversial were among the last.

Unlike when driving a car, there is no blood alcohol limit for drivers of a recreational boat.

This week, the finance minister pushed back at a critical lobby group campaign, while academics and experts mulled the polarising political landscape.

Analysis: But it's not just a poll that suggests the public believes he has something to hide.

The prime minister is reminding people he rebuilt the party after "a state of civil war".

The last election saw Labour's six years in government end, with Hipkins returning to the opposition benches just 10 months after becoming prime minister.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell talks about the moment he found out about Ms Z, his relationship with Coster and why emails were diverted from his office.

Parliament has been pushing hard, rushing through bills and working under urgency all week, but one bill bypassed the rules, adding things not usually allowed.

The Taxpayers Union chair is suggesting Cameron Bagrie as a moderator.

The House continues a packed agenda as the government tries to clear through legislation before the end of the year.

Anaylsis: When the government this week unveiled reforms to finally replace the RMA, many of us would have been glad to see the back of it, writes Bill McKay.

The service provider for people with intellectual disabilities alleged education policies disadvantaged disabled students in schools.

Holcim says local jobs will suffer if it cannot transport its product around New Zealand on a Swiss ship.

The former foreign minister says the US "is meant to be a democracy".

The debate over the debate between finance ministers is becoming farcical, with each accusing the other of trying to get out of the commitment.