Politics

The former Pacific Islands Forum expert says "tensions" relating to Taiwan's participation "illustrates how external partners work the diplomatic channels to pit us against each other".

With starvation reaching crisis point in Gaza and an impetus to pressure Israel to pull back, New Zealand's reactions to the conflict remain muted.

The deal is part of the government's bid to double export values in 10 years.

The briefing estimated the cost of the pandemic at $66 billion, among the largest responses globally.

Rob Goulden was "disappointed" at his exclusion from a Victoria University mayoral event.

Emerald Lawns operator said his own signs had also been vandalised.

Erica Stanford has thanked "keen bean" students for picking up errors in Ministry of Education-funded maths resources.

Anthony Albanese will be in the country for the annual leader's meeting this weekend.

Chris Hipkins said the government's strategy for growth was not tackling the underlying economic problems.

Despite a government announcement suggesting it has lifted the ban, it remains a criminal offence, warn legal experts. Audio

Former MPs who supported the National government's foreshore and seabed legislation in 2011 are lambasting the coalition's move.

It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for this year's elections are up.

Shane Jones says climate change debates are turning into a holy war, but protesters say it is the government that is stuck in the dark ages.