Stories by Lillian Hanly

Brooke van Velden has confirmed the meeting, as she considers banning contractors from going to court over their employment status.

MBIE is calling for feedback on private contractor rights, as four Uber drivers fight to be recognised as employees - with holiday pay, sick leave and other entitlements. Audio

Christopher Luxon now appears to be more open to replacing the country's aging 757s, saying it can't be put off much longer. Audio

新规定下，60平米以内简易型住房不再需要建筑许可，业内人士表示这将改善新西兰的住房供给水平。

Proposed law changes would remove the need for building consents on homes under 60 square metres in certain areas. Audio

双方达成了一系列经贸协议，中国宣布对新西兰实施单方面免签政策。

The two leaders admit they "don't always see eye to eye", against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.

A crowd gathered in central Wellington to support Premier Li Qiang's visit were met by protesters.

中国总理李强此次到访将包括欢迎仪式、双边会谈、官方晚宴以及在奥克兰和惠灵顿两地的多项活动。

At least six government agencies are now the focus of an independent inquiry triggered by claims Te Pāti Māori misused census information. Audio

The reported complaints are not representative of the party as a whole, ACT leader says. Audio