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Govt launches partnership to combat domestic violence in Auckland
Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Minister Karen Chhour made the announcement at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
New national veteran day announced
The government is expanding the official term "veteran" to cover more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators - and announcing a new day.
Moves aimed at lifting efficiency of building new social housing announced
The government wants to deliver the 1500 social homes it funded in Budget 2024, at the cost of $140 million.
'I refuse to be disappeared by hate' - Green MP
Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
National MP James Meager leaves committee chair role
Andrew Bayly will take up the role as Justice Committee chair.
New procurement rules urge wool use in govt buildings
The government says the move aims to provide opportunities for local wool producers.
Diesel importers required to increase reserves to 28 days
The new requirement - which kicks in from July 2028 - will apply to importers with more than a 10 percent market share.
'Increasingly vulnerable' - Warning over rise of organised crime in NZ
An advisory group has told the associate police minister New Zealand is "losing the fight" against organised crime.
New poll shows coalition would retain power, Hipkins closes gap on Luxon
National slightly extended a lead over Labour in the latest 1News-Verian poll.
Labour, Te Pāti Māori lose ground - new poll
Labour and Te Pāti Māori have lost support, the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll suggests.
Access to new drugs to speed up if approval given by some countries
Cabinet has approved a streamlined pathway in which some medicines will be approved in less than 30 days.
KiwiRail's $8m bill for consultants is unacceptable - minister
KiwiRail did not tell the government it had contracted the firm until two months after engaging them, says Winston Peters.
Law change makes those running outdoor activities responsible for injuries
The change to the Health and Safety at Work Act would mean the land owner would still be responsible for risks where their work is in the immediate vicinity, but not from the activity itself.
Green MP away from Parliament this week after death threats
"We have a member of parliament that has been subjected to immense abuse and real-world death threats," the party says.
Call for PM to step in over Peters' comments about Green MP
The Green Party says MP Benjamin Doyle is being sent an "immense" number of death threats.
PM stresses value of sports diplomacy while batting in India
New Zealand and India will be celebrating 100 years of sporting relations this year.
Watch: Peters on what he and Rubio discussed in Washington
The Foreign Affairs Minister says he's come away from talks with top US officials more confident about New Zealand's relationship with America Audio
ACT looks to stand candidates in local elections for first time
Seymour is expected to call for a "cleanout" of councils which he says have missed the memo for "real change" that New Zealanders voted for. Audio
No decisions expected on US aid changes for Pacific until April
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the US will not make any decisions on aid funding for the Pacific region until mid-April.
TPM co-leader criticised for comparing Seymour to his lawn
Rawiri Waititi's lawns were getting a "good f... hiding" because he was treating them like David Seymour, a post said.
Luxon to join 'coalition of willing' peace talks phone call
"It will be a chance, really, for an update as to the different lines of diplomatic efforts that are going in across securing peace in Ukraine," Luxon said.
Winston Peters to 'fix' MFAT job listing for tikanga lead
Winston Peters says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade advertising a job for a 'tikanga lead' is a case of a bad idea getting "dug in deeper than ticks on a hound".
'Our goal is to make sure everyone enjoys these lunches' - Seymour
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour front questions in Parliament as school lunch woes deepen.
Hipkins overtakes Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll
The centre-left bloc would be able to form a government based on results in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.
Embattled ex-minister takes two weeks off to visit Everest
Andrew Bayly stepped down from his roles after grabbing a staffer's arm. Now he's heading to base camp.