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Greens, Labour not ruling out supporting GE law change
Labour says it remains cautious but will withhold judgement for now, while the Greens want to see more detail about the government's shake-up.
Labour MP publishes Gaza protest video asking PM: 'How many kids did you kill?'
Labour MP Duncan Webb has deleted the video, after refusing to apologise for publishing it. Audio
Boot camp blueprint causing Defence staff serious distress
Defence Force staff running a programme for jobless young adults struggled to deal with violent and at-risk youth. Audio
Govt's cancer funding announcement a catch-up, clean-up job
Power Play - A boost in Pharmac funding will go a long way to rebuilding the dent in National's credibility and trust, but the damage could have been avoided in the first place.
'Dogs love racing': Peters won't rush call on racing ban
"Watch them in the wild," the Racing Minister said during an exchange at a select committee.
Is Parliament's housing allowance system fit-for-purpose?
MPs' perks are back in the spotlight.
"Every minute counts" in National's cancer commitment clean-up
Government ministers hoping to bask in a post-Budget glow this week have instead been trying to tamp down the backlash to a big broken promise.
The clock is now ticking for the coalition to correct…
AudioCareful cuts with little room for error: Willis' first Budget
At last, the tax cut tease is over, the full details on full display. The Budget's headline was only ever going to be tax cuts - and they arrived almost exactly as promised.
Finance Minister Nicola…
Audio'I have kept my pledge' - Nicola Willis on Budget 2024
National has kept its tax cut promise, laying out a relief package largely in line with the 'Back Pocket Boost' it campaigned on during the election.
No complaints but Speaker to pursue use of f-word by Green MP
Several long-standing MPs were astonished when Ricardo Menéndez March dropped the f-bomb in Parliament.
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks at National Party conference
Christopher Luxon has fronted an unapologetic defence of National's first months in power, its pace of change and commitment to tax relief.
'I can do much better': Genter promises to improve conduct
"In future I should walk away," Green MP Julie Anne Genter says after complaints over an exchange in Parliament and from two members of the public. Audio
Watch: Luxon promises no 'bells-and-whistles' coming in Budget
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says do not expect any curveballs in this month's Budget, but he reaffirmed a commitment to tax relief.
The puzzle of the coalition pledge to end vaccine mandates
The government is still trying to work out how it will meet its pledge to end Covid mandates, given the mandates were scrapped more than a year ago.
'It's practical, it's sensible': Compulsory work seminars for job-seekers announced
Beneficiaries looking for a job will have to attend a work seminar within two weeks of starting to receive welfare under new requirements.
More questions than answers at government press conference
The Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their $1.9 billion planned prison spend-up.
Former Australian foreign minister threatens legal action against Winston Peters
The Labour Party is demanding Peters be stood down, saying "he's embarrassed the country" with a "totally unacceptable" attack on a prominent AUKUS critic.
Luxon meets KPIs on Southeast Asia mission
Power Play - Asked for his own assessment of the visit, the prime minister said he was returning home "excited and energised".
NZ and Philippines pledge defence cooperation amid rising tensions
The commitment came after a sit-down meeting between Christopher Luxon and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr overnight. Audio
'Ambitious' trade pledge headlines Luxon's Thailand stop
The Prime has announced a commitment to triple two-way trade with Thailand by 2045, but it only requires maintaining current growth. Audio
Christopher Luxon touches down in Singapore, kicking off Southeast Asia tour
Escalating global tensions are sure to colour engagements during the prime minister's week-long trip.
Christopher Luxon readies for 'full-on' Southeast Asia tour
Christopher Luxon is determined to prove the scoffers wrong in his promise to "raise the energy" of international engagements.