Politics

'Can't keep ignoring the truancy crisis'

Associate Education Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

'Can't keep ignoring the truancy crisis'

New attendance rules could see schools chasing up the families of nearly half their pupils during the winter months.

Crackdown on teacher-only days in truancy push

The department is overseen by ACT leader David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Crackdown on teacher-only days in truancy push

Schools won't be able to hold teacher-only days during term time and parents of students absent for 15 days could be prosecuted, the government has announced.

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Getting a good workout during the environment estimates

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Getting a good workout during the environment estimates

Due to circumstances beyond the government’s control much of this year’s Estimates Debate was crammed into this week.

Will there be a vote on four-year political term?

ACT leader David Seymour (left), National's Christopher Luxon and NZ First leader Winston Peters....

Will there be a vote on four-year political term?

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he may bring four-year political terms to a national vote at the next election.

Hipkins takes big dive in latest poll

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Hipkins takes big dive in latest poll

Support for Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken a big dive in a new poll that shows small gains for National and Labour, and mostly small losses for minor parties.

Government releases critical minerals list

Government releases critical minerals list

The government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy.

Govt to change law on contractors v employees

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden. Photo: RNZ

Govt to change law on contractors v employees

The government has outlined its upcoming changes to the law to clarify whether a worker is an employee or a contractor.

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An emotional reminder that what Parliament does matters

Parliament Buildings, from left, Bowen House, the Beehive, and Parliament House. PHOTO: NZ HERALD

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An emotional reminder that what Parliament does matters

Despite the aspersions of some that the legislation which Parliament passes is not actually that important, it really, really is.

Global honour for country's youngest MP

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke. Supplied photo

Global honour for country's youngest MP

The country's youngest MP - Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke from Te Pāti Māori - has been recognised internationally for her work in politics.

Govt announces policy directive on 'need, not race'

Public Service Minister Nicola Willis. File photo

Govt announces policy directive on 'need, not race'

Cabinet has issued a new directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focuses solely on need, not race, and doesn't prioritise Māori businesses when awarding government contracts.

Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution

Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution

Sharyn Green - Darleen Tana's lawyer Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Seymour dismisses $4m price tag on Treaty bill

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

Seymour dismisses $4m price tag on Treaty bill

An estimate suggests it will cost about $4 million to progress the controversial Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading at Parliament.

Doctors prioritising young Māori and Pasifika 'out of line': PM

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Doctors prioritising young Māori and Pasifika 'out of line': PM

The prime minister is accusing Hawke's Bay health professionals of being "out of line" for prioritising young Māori and Pasifika.

PM refuses to speak about Treaty Principles Bill

PM refuses to speak about Treaty Principles Bill

The Prime Minister has admitted he is yet to see the draft Treaty Principles Bill, despite promising National will back it through its first reading, but no further.

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The gun guy and the gun girl agree to disagree on reform

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The gun guy and the gun girl agree to disagree on reform

Assuming that there is such a stereotypical thing as a "gun guy", Green Taieri list MP Scott Willis would not be it.

Police drop investigation into National MP

Police drop investigation into National MP

Police have decided not to take any action against National MP David MacLeod's failure to disclose $178,394 in donations.

Greens cancel meeting over Darleen Tana

The Green Party has agreed to cancel this weekend's meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to have MP Darleen Tana removed from Parliament.