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Luxon forced into another correction over Iran
The Greens say the prime minister "snuck" into the House "late last night" to correct the record.
Move-on orders didn't get backing of Housing or Justice ministries
The powers will mean police can move on rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour as young as 14-years-old.
'Extremism': Peters rails against talk of Air NZ shares sale
The ACT party is questioning whether the government should retain its majority share in the airline, following news of its poor financial performance. Audio
Pharmac looks to widen access to melanoma drugs
People with late stage melanoma could have access to drugs that help the immune system better recognise and attack certain types of cancer.
Unions accuse Peters of being 'wilfully misleading' over employment bill
Both the PSA and Workers First want the New Zealand First leader investigated for breaching the cabinet manual.
Hipkins speech like 'lump of jelly' filled with sentiment, says Willis
If Labour does not come up with policy, "the Greens and Te Pāti Māori are ready to go", says National's deputy leader.
'Unhinged madness': Peters fires back at unions over employment bill
The PSA said the NZ First leader was wrong to blame unions for being too slow to convince New Zealand First to block the bill.
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Fast-track application to mine Taranaki seabed withdrawn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.
'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.
Government expected to make announcement on Auckland housing plan U-turn
The Housing Minister has had to grapple with a process he says is "legally complicated". Audio
Pharmac funding for new cancer drugs on the cards
Pharmac is proposing to fund venetoclax with ibrutinib or with obinutuzumab.
Employment Relations Amendment Bill debated for final time
Minister Brooke van Velden had declared today a "great day for New Zealand's labour market", but Labour says it's "very sad" and the Greens have opted for the "dark day" descriptor.
Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in blunt 'State of the Nation' speech
In Christchurch, the ACT leader pushed for a smaller state, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
Migrant worker protection key in free trade with India - Labour
Labour leader has written a letter to the Prime Minister outlining the conditions National must meet before the party will consider supporting the deal.
NZ First to campaign on Māori seats referendum
Te Pāti Māori has slammed the decision as "race baiting".
Government tweaks law for contractors
The workplace minister says it has nothing to do with the Supreme Court's Uber decision.
'Public political squabble': Māori leaders reflect on Waitangi
It comes as ActionStation Director Kassie Hartendorp acknowledges a "crisis of leadership" in Te Pāti Māori but points to the "huge tidal wave of support for Te Tiriti."
Prime Minister rejects opposition claim that government is anti-Treaty
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but the Prime Minister argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
Watch: Meeting with Māori leaders 'constructive' says Luxon
Government and diplomatic corps representatives are being welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds ahead of Waitangi day.
'I'm exhausted': Henare 'stepping back' from politics for good
Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be the party's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for candidate nominations passed.
'Explore opportunities': US, NZ confirm discussions about minerals deal
Both governments released a joint statement confirming the possibility of expanding cooperation on critical minerals.
Lawyer argues Te Pāti Māori expulsion breached dispute process, tikanga
A hearing to consider MP Mariameno Kapa-King's expulsion from the party is underway.
Kapa-Kingi hopes to be back in Te Pāti Māori after hearing
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi is also asking the court to require the party to conduct a "proper full and open and honest process" regarding its leadership through a special general meeting.
Quarter of New Zealanders report little or no trust in police
However, a new poll also shows most people's positions were not rattled by the recent Jevon McSkimming scandals. Audio