Former ACT president's suppression 'too long'
A advocate for survivors of sex abuse says people shouldn't get name suppression for as long as former ACT Party president Tim Jago had.
New Dunedin hospital: 'We listened'
'We listened'
The government has listened to the people after deciding to go ahead with the new Dunedin hospital. They were shouting at you too loudly not to be heard, writes political editor Mike Houlahan.
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Shane Jo-Jo sings Get Back as Parliament tunes up again
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Shane Jo-Jo sings Get Back as Parliament tunes up again
Parliament began for a new year on Tuesday with a show of unanimity, MPs from across the House joining in paying tribute to Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and the late Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia.
Peters backs down on comments
Peters backs down on comments
Winston Peters - after initially saying nothing was wrong with his and Shane Jones' comments - has now backed down after the Mexican Ambassador raised concerns.
Jones doubles down on 'racist' comments
Jones doubles down on 'racist' comments
New Zealand First ministers are refusing to back down from comments they made towards immigrant MPs in the House this week.
Greens ask PM to condemn 'racist, xenophobic' comments
Greens ask PM to condemn 'racist, xenophobic' comments
The Green Party is asking the speaker of the house and prime minister to reprimand government ministers over comments made about migrants.
PM hints National could campaign on asset sales
PM hints National could campaign on asset sales
The Prime Minister has hinted National will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needed to push ahead with asset sales next term.
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The first step of a long and arduous journey
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The first step of a long and arduous journey
For most politicians the year has just begun with the traditional three Rs — reshuffles, retreats and Rātana.
Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'
Chief Science Advisor role to be filled 'shortly'
Questions swirled after a long-awaited appointment of the new Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister did not come yesterday.
Release date set for Ardern's tell-all memoir
'A bit naive, even': Jacinda Ardern's tell-all memoir to tackle politics of kindness
Former PM Jacinda Ardern's "deeply personal memoir" will be released in early June - and promises to provide all the details behind her decision to step down from the role in 2023.
Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis
Boosting tourism numbers top priority for Willis
Newly minted minister for economic growth Nicola Willis said boosting tourism numbers is top priority as the government moves away from its predecessor's plans on higher-value visitors.
No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
No change to abortion laws: Health Minister
Newly-appointed Health Minister Simeon Brown says abortion rights and access to services won't change under his watch.
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
PM congratulates Trump, eyes deeper ties with US
The prime minister has congratulated the new president of the United States, Donald Trump.
Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates
Change of minister little comfort to those waiting: advocates
A change of health minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for healthcare or not being treated at all, health advocates say.
Can new minister solve hospital challenges?
Can new minister solve hospital challenges?
New Health Minister Simeon Brown was repeatedly hailed by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon yesterday as being someone who gets things done.
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Waitangi Tribunal membership overhauled
Eight new members have been appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal. Minister for Māori Development Tama Potaka said the new appointments would strengthen the tribunal and help ensure it remained fit for...
Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll
Labour edges ahead of National in latest poll
Labour has inched ahead of National in a new poll, with National dropping 4.6 points and Labour gaining 4 points since December.
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Submissions reopen on Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament's justice select committee has unanimously agreed to reopen submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill after submitters experienced technical issues.
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Parliament website issues could be cost-cutting: experts
Tech experts say problems with Parliament's website that stopped people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures.
'Unprecedented number' of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
'Unprecedented number' of submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
An "unprecedented number" of submissions has been made to Parliament's website as the deadline to submit on the Treaty Principles Bill draws close.