Navigation for News Categories
Politics
Politics headlines with summaries.
-
Minister mulls options as carers ruled government employees
10 Dec 2025Louise Upston has asked for advice after the Supreme Court ruled two people caring for their disabled children were government staff. Audio
-
Warning vital public records could be lost forever
10 Dec 2025Three intended amendments will weaken the Public Records Act and create loopholes, the former chief archivist says.
-
Government revokes charter school contract with non-existent trust
10 Dec 2025The agency previously explained the mistake happened because the school's sponsor changed its arrangements during the process.
-
Resource consent expiry dates extended
10 Dec 2025Minister Chris Bishop says legislation rolling over most consents until the new RMA system kicks in is a temporary transition measure.
-
Could Australia's 'No Jab, No Pay/No Play' policies work in NZ?
10 Dec 2025Under Australia's long-standing 'No Jab, No Pay' legislation, parents must have kids immunised to qualify for family tax benefits and subsidised childcare. Audio
-
Rat numbers could double by 2090, DOC warns
10 Dec 2025The Department of Conservation is urgently hunting an extra $150 million in revenue, warning it's at risk of going backwards.
-
Why the government shouldn't bring oral nicotine pouches to NZ
11 Dec 2025Tobacco and nicotine companies want to introduce oral nicotine pouches, claiming these are a "cleaner way to enjoy nicotine".
-
Inland Revenue accused of 'behind closed doors' push for tax
10 Dec 2025Inland Revenue is pushing ahead with consultation on a plan that would see organisations that charge membership fees having to pay tax on that income.
-
Govt increases major school property grant
10 Dec 2025Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the base rate for five-year agreement or 5YA funding would increase 50 percent next year.
-
RMA reforms signal end of resource consent 'lottery' - property council
10 Dec 2025Its chief executive says reducing 100 plans down to 17 will lead to more consistency and clarity of decisions. Audio
-
Richardson ready to debate Willis on NZ's finances
9 Dec 2025The former finance minister has accepted the challenge from current Finance Minister Nicola Willis to debate her.
-
Coalition reveals RMA replacement, but will it stand the test of time?
9 Dec 2025The replacement includes a Planning Bill and a Natural Environment Bill which will be sent to select committee next week.
-
Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements
9 Dec 2025The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.
-
'We're growing': Te Pāti Māori co-leaders on dismal poll
9 Dec 2025Support for the party dropped to one percent in the latest poll after weeks of in-fighting, two expulsions and one court order.
-
Landowners to get more compensation from councils as RMA replaced
9 Dec 2025The Resource Management Act is going, and the government has revealed what will replace it. Audio
-
Officials warned against lower methane emissions target
9 Dec 2025The government chose to go ahead with its preferred option, despite advice that it could increase New Zealand's contribution to global warming.
-
Parliament halted by protest demanding sanctions on Israel
Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.
-
GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?
This December marks 40 years since the law changed to allow GST to be introduced. But are there better ways for the government to collect tax?
-
'Anytime, anywhere': Willis challenges former finance minister to debate
9 Dec 2025The Taxpayers' Union is poised to launch a "pressure campaign" targeting Nicola Willis.
-
Luxon backs Hipkins over McSkimming, NZ First casts doubt
9 Dec 2025Both the Labour leader and Mark Mitchell have strongly denied claims they were briefed earlier than revealed.
-
Hipkins 'absolutely certain' he wasn't told about McSkimming
9 Dec 2025The Labour leader and former police minister says he had no conversation on the matter with former police commissioner Andrew Coster in 2022. Audio
-
Union opposes ministry job cuts amidst restructure
9 Dec 2025A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade report shows it shed seven jobs in a restructure that disestablished 42 jobs and created 35.
-
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament
9 Dec 2025The MP for Te Tai Tokerau is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori.
-
Government set to reveal its Resource Management Act replacement
9 Dec 2025The Prime Minister says the reforms are a "game changer" for New Zealand.
