Politics
Uncertainty likely to remain with US tariff ruling - trade minister
The US Supreme Court ruled the sweeping tariffs Donald Trump imposed on nearly every country, including New Zealand, were illegal.
Visitor levy funds to be used in restoration of Tongariro National Park
The money, spent over five years, will go towards weed control, pest management, and biodiversity monitoring.
Consumer NZ urging govt to ban card surcharges
A consumer advocacy group is urging the government to stay the course and ban card surcharges. Surcharges on credit card and contactless payments are estimated to cost New Zealand shoppers up to 65… Audio
What the law says about dog attacks - and how it could change
Explainer - A woman was killed by a dog this week, the latest in a series of fatalities. What exactly are the laws? Audio
Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner talk politics
Patrick Gower joins Guyon Espiner for their weekly political chat. Audio
'It's a no-brainer': Bishop reacts to unease over housing intensification plans
The Housing Minister is frustrated by the resistance to a massive boost in the number of houses in Auckland. Audio
'Jurassic thinking': Bill to make English an official language introduced
The bill is being fiercely defended by Winston Peters. Audio
MSD claw backs will 'financially cripple' state abuse survivors, advocate says
The coalition, with Labour's support, is changing the law so the Ministry of Social Development can legally claw back payments once someone has been backpaid for an ACC claim.
UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew over misconduct relating to Epstein
The arrest of King Charles' younger brother, who is eighth in line to the throne, is unprecedented in modern times.
The House
Our report from Parliament with Louis Collins who looks at what Parliament's newest MP Georgie Dansey said in her maiden statement. Audio
Govt 'listened to Aucklanders' by lowering max number of houses
The Character Coalition said the requirement for two million zoned sites was always an unrealistic and unnecessary target.
Peters claims he could've stopped contractor law change
The Green's Teanau Tuiono says New Zealand First doesn't "give a damn" about workers.
Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn
Trans-Tasman Resources' withdrew the application following a draft decision by an expert panel.
Promises to ban paywave surcharges 'going nowhere'
The government said it would axe surcharges by May to "put money back into Kiwi's pockets".
Labour MP kicked out as Parliament consumed by claims of racism
For the second day in a row, Parliament has been consumed by claims of racism - owing to Winston Peters' targetting of a Green MP with Cook Islands heritage. Labour MP Kieran McAnulty was ordered to… Audio
The House: Turning back time through law
Parliament is considering a law that changes what was legal in the past. Retrospective law-making is allowed, but rare and controversial.
'Forced into swallowing a dead rat': Opposition react to Auckland housing U-turn
Labour's deputy leader says the backtrack is a huge blow for families looking for affordable homes.
Kieran McAnulty ordered to leave the House after challenging Speaker
It follows a "racist" comment NZ First leader Winston Peters made that didn't result in any consequence, the Labour MP says.
Housing intensification rules rolled back
"People want to know that their suburbs will continue to be liveable. That is what government wants too," Chris Bishop said in a speech interrupted by a heckler.
