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All the fun of this year’s Taxation (Annual Rates) extravaganza

Francisco Hernandez makes his maiden speech to Parliament. PHOTO: PARLIAMENT TV

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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

Tamatha Paul. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

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."

Govt seeks common ground on RMA overhaul

Chris Bishop is the minister responsible for the RMA reforms. Photo: RNZ

Govt seeks common ground on RMA overhaul

The government is reaching across the aisle to identify any common ground with its political opponents on its overhaul of the Resource Management Act.

Luxon reveals RMA reform

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there are some "areas for us to work on" with the boot camp...

Luxon reveals RMA reform

The government says its new replacement for the Resource Management Act will cut administrative and compliance costs by 45%.

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In the unlikely event of emergency call Chippie

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

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In the unlikely event of emergency call Chippie

This might seem a bit unlikely, but bear with me . . . Labour could be feeling a trifle worried about its impregnable grasp on Dunedin.

‘Quality growth’ should be aim: Hipkins

United Machinists chief executive Sarah Ramsay, framed by a camera gimble ring, shows Labour...

‘Quality growth’ should be aim: Hipkins

Having given his state of the nation speech a fortnight ago, Labour leader Chris Hipkins is now out seeing what state the nation is in.

Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions

Chlöe Swarbrick says she knows "for a fact" that some government MPs are keen to support her...

Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the need for New Zealand to impose sanctions against Israel has only grown more urgent after airstrikes on Gaza resumed.

PM accused of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance

Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon at Sikh temple Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. Photo: Supplied

PM accused of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance

Labour's Chris Hipkins is accusing the Prime Minister of reversing a long-held foreign policy during his trip to India to help secure a free trade deal.

Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks with media in New Delhi. Photo: RNZ

Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touted a "breakthrough" with India on his arrival in New Delhi as both countries agree to start free trade negotiations.

Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns

Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Photo: RNZ

Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns

The ACT Party is criticising Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi over a social media post that says his lawns are getting a "good f... hiding" because he's treating them like David Seymour.

NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

Space Minister Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins

The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.

Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches

Associate Education Minister David Seymour (left) and Education Minister Erica Stanford. Photo:...

Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches

Erica Stanford and David Seymour have met to talk about the school lunches programme.

Govt knew for 'weeks' lunch provider in financial strife

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

Govt knew for 'weeks' lunch provider in financial strife

The associate education minister says the government had known for "weeks" that school lunch provider Libelle was experiencing financial difficulties, but not the full extent.

Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: Getty Images

Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is adamant diversity is being preferred over merit for people getting jobs in the public sector.

Luxon will lead National into election: Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. File photo: RNZ

Luxon will lead National into election: Willis

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be leading National into next year's election.

Hipkins preferred PM in latest poll

Hipkins preferred PM in latest poll

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has overtaken Christopher Luxon as preferred prime minister, and the centre-left bloc would be able to form a government based on results in the latest poll.

Govt moves to speed up land acquisition

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

Govt moves to speed up land acquisition for public works

"Basically, as a country, we've accepted too many reasons to say no."

Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Govt plan 'a roadmap for expanding marine industry'

The government has announced a new plan which aims to develop the aquaculture industry and provide vital jobs in regional communities.

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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches

Hector Egger New Zealand directors Tristan Franklin (left) and Stephan Mausli show Prime Minister...

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Luxon says Otago principal 'out of touch' over lunches

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has returned fire in the school lunch debate, calling an Otago high school principal’s criticism of his Marmite sandwich comments "absolutely out of touch".

Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

Health Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

'Institutionalised racism': Govt's bowel cancer move under fire

The government has announced plans to lower the age for free bowel cancer screening for all Kiwis, but the move has been slammed by some as "institutionalised racism".

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