$13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
The government wants to "turbocharge" global marketing to international visitors, with a new $13.5 million investment in Tourism New Zealand.
Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments
Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has repeated his view that there is a trade war playing out between the US and China, despite the foreign minister calling that language "hysterical".
NZ needs US as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific: Peters
NZ needs US as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific: Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand needs the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region
Govt considering axing education scheme: report
Govt considering axing education scheme: report
The government has been considering axing a $118-million-a-year education scheme involving nearly 2000 schools, in next month's Budget, a leaked document shows.
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It turns out woolly thinking is something to be applauded
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It turns out woolly thinking is something to be applauded
Proof positive this week that individual voices can turn around the ocean liner that is Parliament.
Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill
Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flatly ruled out entertaining another iteration of the Treaty Principles Bill, a day after it was defeated in Parliament.
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
‘Women MPs have always been targeted’
‘Women MPs have always been targeted’
Research highlighting the abuse and threats endured by women members of Parliament is concerning but sadly unsurprising, Taieri Labour MP Ingrid Leary says.
Little considering running for Wellington Mayor
Former Labour leader Little considering running for Wellington Mayor
Former Labour Party leader and Minister Andrew Little is actively considering running for Wellington Mayor.
Coalition govt retains power in latest poll
Coalition govt retains power in latest poll
Chris Luxon's right-wing New Zealand coalition would earn another term, according to the latest TVNZ poll, its strongest result since taking office in 2023.
Govt set for $12b defence investment
Govt set for $12b defence investment
The government will invest $12 billion dollars over the next four years for a "modern, combat-capable" New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).
Committee calls for Treaty bill to be scrapped
Committee calls for Treaty bill to be scrapped
Parliament's Justice Committee has released its report into the Treaty Principles Bill, and recommended it not proceed.
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Bigger things to worry about
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Bigger things to worry about
A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.
NZ won't launch reciprocal tariffs against US: Luxon
NZ won't launch reciprocal tariffs against US: Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is "relatively well positioned" to weather Donald Trump's new sweeping global tariffs.
Te Pāti Māori to hold own hearing after boycott
Te Pāti Māori to hold own hearing after boycott
Te Pāti Māori says it will hold its own "alternative independent hearing", in reaction to unfair actions by Parliament's Privileges Committee while considering complaints about a haka and protests in Parliament.
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll
The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, but the coalition parties are still clinging on to a slim lead.
What to expect from Interislander announcement
What to expect from Interislander announcement
The next steps for replacing the InterIslander ferries is set to be revealed by Winston Peters, more than 15 months since the coalition scrapped its predecessor's iReX ferry project.
Member's bill aimed at stopping universities offering services 'based on race'
Member's bill aimed at stopping universities offering services 'based on race'
An Act Party MP has drafted a member's bill she says would "ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race".
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All the fun of this year’s Taxation (Annual Rates) extravaganza
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All the fun of this year’s Taxation (Annual Rates) extravaganza
Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose, as some of our more educated or veteran MPs may have contemplated this week as the Taxation Bill hoved into view.
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."