Lillian Hanly

The newly independent MPs, Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, had their first day back in Parliament on Thursday since being expelled.

It comes after the National Council made the decision to expel Te Pati Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have vowed to fight what they says are "unconstitutional" expulsions. Audio

The government announced what Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith called a "comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand". Audio

While the pilot contributed to "meaningful and positive change" for participants, the numbers were too small to give meaningful data, it says.

Eru Kapa-Kingi insists party president John Tamihere is not the man to lead them to the promised land.

Analysis:Christopher Luxon says he used his trip to double down on deepening ties with fast growing economies.

Christopher Luxon reflects on his week in South East Asia, where he met with the presidents of USA and China.

A bilateral meeting with the Indonesian president went much longer than other formal sit downs, lasting for more than an hour.

New Zealand has entered into a new deal with South Korea, which the prime minister said means they will operate at a 'much deeper level diplomatically'.

The prime minister has met the US president for the first time. Audio

The prime minister met the US president in South Korea, ahead of a leaders meeting at APEC.

The Prime Minister will be attending an APEC leaders dinner on Wednesday in South Korea.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific countries amidst global trade instability.

The prime minister is in Kuala Lumpur for the 20th East Asia Summit, which US President Donald Trump also attended.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Malaysia to attend the summit.

Luxon's trip comes as Trump makes his first visit to the region since returning to the White House, amid continuing fallout from his 'Liberation Day' tariffs.

Luxon said he hoped to deepen relationships with regional leaders and unlock new opportunities for the country.

After a two-year policy drought, Labour's annouced its third policy in three days.

He said the party leadership was attempting to discredit him in a bid to "avoid accountability and protect their own power".

Public Service Commission defends use of social media ads about public sector negotiations.

The $200 million fund comes ahead of the party's highly-anticipated tax policy, expected this month.

Veterans support group 'No Duff' fears legislative amendments would further restrict access to assistance.

The final report from an advisory group on organised crime is calling on the government to urgently implement its proposed solutions.

The host of The Platform says a decision about a listener's complaint has been made 'completely illegally'.