Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker
Labour MP Kieran McAnulty was ordered to leave the House during a tense session that included many challenges on the Speaker's rulings.
Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown
Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown
Otago Uni law expert Andrew Geddis says it's ironic the coalition appears to have run out of time to put a four-year Parliamentary term to a referendum.
Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term
Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term
The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term.
Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism'
Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism', slams 'ugly side' of politics
NZ First leader Winston Peters has been accused of "pure racism" in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Support for major parties slumps in latest poll
Support for major parties slumps in latest poll
The latest political poll has shown both major parties seeing their support slip, but the coalition government would be re-elected on these results.
Seymour wants a smaller government
Seymour wants a smaller government
ACT leader David Seymour has pushed for a smaller govt, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000
Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000
A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches.
Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March
Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March
A review into the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic was originally intended to be completed by March.
NZ First to campaign for referendum on Māori seats
NZ First to campaign for referendum on Māori seats
New Zealand First will campaign on a referendum on the Māori seats this year, with the party saying the time had come for a decision on their future.
Govt to launch review of Reserve Bank's Covid response
Govt to launch review of Reserve Bank's Covid response
The government is launching a surprise review of the Reserve Bank's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, due to be published just months out from the election.
National puts candidate on ballot again
National puts candidate on ballot again
The race for the Taieri electorate in the 2026 general election will look very much like the 2023 contest, National having confirmed that Matthew French will once more contest the seat.
Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon
Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon
The prime minister says US President Donald Trump's social media post - depicting his predecessor Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes - is racist.
Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service
Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has denied his views about the intentions of the Treaty of Waitangi are poorly received at annual commemorations.
Fiery crowd greets politicians in Waitangi
Fiery crowd greets politicians in Waitangi
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other parliamentarians have been welcomed to the lower Treaty Grounds at Waitangi.
PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty
Labour's Chris Hipkins says the govt is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".
Labour and Greens united at Waitangi
Labour and Greens united at Waitangi
The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners.
Jones shuts down NZ signing up to 'road map' away from fossil fuels
Jones shuts down NZ signing up to 'road map' away from fossil fuels
Resources Minister Shane Jones shut down the possibility of New Zealand signing up to a 'road map' away from fossil fuels at the annual global climate summit, documents reveal.
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MPs respond to prime minister’s vision for the year ahead
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MPs respond to prime minister’s vision for the year ahead
Parliament is back, an election date set and everyone’s motors are up and running for a big year ahead.
Green MP Celia Wade-Brown leaving politics
Green MP Celia Wade-Brown leaving politics
One of the Wellington region’s longest-serving politicians and best-known environmentalists is leaving politics later this year.
Judith Collins retiring as MP for law role
Judith Collins retiring as MP for law role
First elected in 2002, Judith Collins is one of the most experienced MPs in the government and is taking up the role of Law Commission president.