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    Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer

    The government has published its anticipated "move-on" law which will allow police to shift rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour away from public places.

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    'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

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    'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament

    Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.

    Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

    National would bring 39 MPs into Parliament under the new poll results, with 15 MPs from NZ First...

    Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern

    National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.

    Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party

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    Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party

    Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party - named after her electorate.

    Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

    David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

    Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'

    The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.

    NZ invited to join US in bid to reopen strait

    Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Getty Images

    NZ invited to join US in bid to reopen strait

    The US has invited NZ to join forces with a number of other countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

    Chris Finlayson. Photo: RNZ / Mihingarangi Forbes

    Former National MP calls to cut ties with NZ First

    A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition will last until the election, urging his former party to "extricate themselves from this grisly coalition and declare war on...

    Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

    Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

    Speaker suspends TVNZ political editor

    TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman had been suspended from Parliament for five days by the Speaker.

    'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular slot on TVNZ's Breakfast programme,...

    'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

    Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Christopher Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.

    Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

    Steve Abel. Photo: Getty Images

    Greens label mining permit granted as 'utterly unacceptable'

    The Green Party says the government's decision to grant a prospecting permit on heritage land is unacceptable.

    Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations

    David Seymour has released his letter to Pharmac's board chair setting out his expectations for...

    Fuel stocks continue to fall, remain within expectations

    The latest government data shows New Zealand's fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations.

    David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest

    Act Party leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

    David Seymour floats giving teens $500 to invest

    Act Party leader David Seymour has floated dishing out $500 to every year 11 student for an investment account, to promote investing at a younger age.

    Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe

    New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

    Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe

    Shane Jones has apologised after making a jab at the finance minister's weight loss as the coalition ructions shift gears into personal attacks.

    ‘Golden Visa’ bringing in billions: Stanford

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    ‘Golden Visa’ bringing in billions: Stanford

    The so-called ‘‘Golden Visa’’ is returning golden results for New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.

    Spat gets worse as Luxon fires back

    Winston Peters. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

    Spat gets worse as Luxon fires back

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unleashed on his coalition partner, Winston Peters, saying he was the person who put Dame Jacinda Ardern in charge of the country.

    Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters

    Winston Peters was doing his best to quell concerns there were ructions in the coalition, claiming the government was as stable as a "three-legged stool".

    Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced

    The government says it is shifting oversight of infrastructure projects from Treasury to the independent Infrastructure Commission.

    Luxon standing down 'not going to happen'

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he does not agree with Mike King's controversial alcohol...

    Luxon standing down 'not going to happen' despite National drop in poll

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has blamed leaks about his leadership on a "small handful of dissatisfied MPs" and says he will address the matter with his caucus at a meeting tomorrow.

    Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address

    Chlöe Swarbrick delivers her 'State of the Planet' speech. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii

    Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address

    The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis.
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