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.
Seymour 'wrong' on cost of ferry project: Peters
Seymour 'wrong' on cost of ferry project: Peters
Winston Peters has poured scorn on David Seymour's hopes of privatising the Cook Strait ferry service, saying Seymour is "wrong" about the cost of the new project.
Poll shows surge in support for Te Pāti Māori
Poll shows surge in support for Te Pāti Māori
Te Pāti Māori has seen the biggest movement in the latest 1News-Verian political poll, gaining three points and overtaking New Zealand First.
Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon announce the start of long-anticipated trade deal negotiations with India.
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Seeking precision and finding equivocation
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Seeking precision and finding equivocation
There are few things more appealing than some time spent talking about health sector infrastructure and investment.
Govt slashes money for humanities, social sciences
Govt slashes Marsden Fund money for humanities, social sciences
Humanities and social sciences research funding will be slashed under the government's cuts to the Marsden Fund.
Govt to increase support for job-seekers
Govt to increase support for job-seekers
Up to 70,000 job-seekers are to receive individual assessments and a personalised job plan to help get them into work.
Labour lays groundwork for election-year capital gains tax
Labour lays groundwork for election-year capital gains tax
Analysis: Labour has all but confirmed it will campaign on a capital gains tax next election and could announce the details as early as mid-next year.
Change needed to win election: Labour leader
Change needed to win election: Labour leader
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is calling on his party to change in order to win the next election.
Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies
Former National MP Nikki Kaye dies
Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 44.