Lillian Hanly

The ACT party has unveiled its pitch to lure a new supermarket player into New Zealand through a new fast-track approval process.

The ACT Party is hosting its annual rally in Auckland, and unveiling a policy to help competition in the supermarket sector.

An independent reference group has delivered guidelines to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Audio

But police data is yet to show evidence of related crime.

Acting finance spokesperson Megan Woods said she did not hear the acting prime minister acknowledging Covid's impact on the economy while in opposition.

Terrorist and violent extremist groups post horrific content online depicting or promoting the attacks or deaths of innocent victims for the gratification of others, expert warns.

MPs from the Finance and Expenditure committee hearing arguments in opposition and support of what has beendubbed by some the Treaty Principles Bill 2.0.

The finance minister is receiving advice from IRD on how income tax laws apply to the major banks.

It comes after the death of Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Tarsh Kemp, which triggered a by-election in Tāmaki Makaurau.

It says nurses may want to strike and questions the government's sincerity over reaching a pay deal. Audio

The next quarter will see the repeal of the oil and gas exploration ban, next steps to improve supermarket competition and further changes to the RMA.

David Seymour is giving term two an eight out of 10, but one principal says complaints are only down because people have given up. Audio

The ACT Party fought to have a Treaty of Waitangi clause stripped out of amended education legislation - but was overruled.

PM defends the government's military boot camps pilot following the removal of a participant after a court appearance

It comes after Acting-Prime Minister David Seymour said there was "no benefit" in rushing to a judgment regarding the attack. Audio

"A lot of our partners are incredibly impressed," the Prime Minister says.

It comes as NZ First is drafting a member's bill forcing Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.

Parliament's security guards will receive training later this year to prepare for potential additional powers.

Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori grilled the government's youth military academies in a scrutiny hearing.

A friend of a New Zealander stuck in Iran says the government needs to help provide safe passage, and that the advice so far has been "vague and lacking any substance whatsover". Audio

The Police Commissioner and Police Minister have answered claims of falling standards at Police College

The government ultimately chose to treat gang members like other survivors, but a former gang member is 'stunned' it was even considered.

Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio

The Independent Children's Monitor has found Māori children overrepresented in Oranga Tamariki's systems, with outcomes as they grow up painting a "paint a stark picture".

That's despite New Zealand's longstanding reputation as a country largely free of such issues.