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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.
Invitation to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi
Invitation to honour Dame Tariana Turia at tangi
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti organisers are asking supporters to join them in honouring their inspiration, Dame Tariana Turia, as her tangihanga enters its third day.
'She believed in people': Tributes for Dame Tariana
'She believed in people': Tributes for Dame Tariana
A stern but loving auntie, a woman of unshakeable principle, the very definition of a wāhine toa - just a few of the tributes for Dame Tariana Turia, who has died aged 80.
Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
Te Pāti Māori co-founder and former government minister Dame Tariana Turia has suffered a stroke, her iwi said.
Luxon will not attend Waitangi
Luxon will not attend Waitangi
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will not attend Waitangi at all next year.
Peters has a dig, Waititi sings
MPs end year: Peters has a dig, Waititi breaks into song
"Have a good Christmas, 'cos you'll need it sunshine", Winston Peters said in a rowdy debate in the House, while Rawiri Waititi criticised the coalition to the tune of Winter Wonderland.
Smallest minimum wage increase 'since the 1990s'
Smallest minimum wage increase 'since the 1990s'
Minimum wage workers are due to get a real-terms pay cut.
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Going slowly along the fast track legislation
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Going slowly along the fast track legislation
Rachel Brooking was somewhere between heaven and hell this week.