Giles Dexter

It follows a "racist" comment NZ First leader Winston Peters made that didn't result in any consequence, the Labour MP says.

The Transport Minister says holding off on a second Mount Victoria tunnel is something under consideration, but the Finance Minister insists the project is "all go".

24 tamariki have been killed by someone supposed to be caring for them since Malachi Subecz's death.

The government has been at pains to stress no decisions have been made around tolling the existing bridge.

资金将被用于第二条跨海基础设施的建设，但现阶段仍在论证初期。

The government continues to mull over its options as to what a new crossing would look like, such as a tunnel or second bridge.

The review into RBNZ's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic is now set to be published in September.

Six people died after a portion of the maunga collapsed onto a section of a campground on 22 January.

However, concerns over the review's timing so close to election time are a "fair question", he says. Audio

一个在本届政府执政初期成立的治安问题专项顾问组日前宣布提前解散，政府表示未来几个月将继续推进相关构想进入立法阶段。

Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen said the group had been a "disaster" for the government, and it was cutting its losses.

The government wants taxpayers to fund a natural gas import terminal, but says lower power prices will come as a result. Audio

It comes after New Zealand First's deputy leader Shane Jones suggested there was more to the story.

Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.

"I want to make sure that the story, when it's fully told, that we focus on what's happened," the NZ First deputy says.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon opted to stay away from Waitangi last year. Audio

Last year, Christopher Luxon opted to go to Canterbury instead, spending the 'political day' in Christchurch to announce a roading upgrade.

The Green party had earlier questioned why they were not activated sooner, calling them a lifeline for affected communities.

The payments were activated following flooding in various parts of the country from 2022 to 2024, but are yet to be stood up for this year's weather events.

Speaking off-the-cuff, Rurawhe says one of his biggest honours was to serve as Speaker.

Voters also had their say on whether the Prime Minister should be in Waitangi for Waitangi Day commemorations, in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.

National's West Coast-Tasman MP announced she will retire from politics at this year's election, citing family, health and a desire to "rest a little". Audio

ACC's board chair says if they don't act now, the scheme will become unaffordable.

Christopher Luxon made the announcement from National's caucus retreat in Christchurch.

National MPs meet in Christchurch where leader Christopher Luxon is expected to announce this year's election date, while Labour counterparts gather in West Auckland.