National, Labour both up in latest poll
National, Labour both up in latest poll
The major parties have gained at the expense of the minor parties, in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading
The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading and will now go to the Justice Committee for consideration.
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Hipkins up for the fight: ‘I still love my job’
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Hipkins up for the fight: ‘I still love my job’
A year on from the 2023 election, Labour leader Chris Hipkins reflects on his prime ministership with ODT political editor Mike Houlahan and considers how he can get the job back.
Govt reveals 96-day train network closure for Auckland
Govt reveals 96-day train network closure for Auckland
The government says Auckland's train system will experience up to 96 days of full closure through to the end of January 2026, as work continues on the City Rail Link.
'You better': Luxon promises to build 'kick-arse' hospital
'You better': Luxon promises to build 'kick-arse' hospital
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has vowed to build Dunedin a "kick-arse" hospital.
Auditor General to probe fast-track process
Auditor General to probe fast-track process
The Auditor-General is launching an inquiry into how government ministers handled conflicts of interest when it came to fast-tracked projects.
Labour 'cautiously' supporting govt's tradie sign-off move
Labour 'cautiously' supporting govt's tradie sign-off move
The Labour Party is 'cautiously' supportive of the government's proposal to allow tradies to sign off on their own work.
Ministry of Health apologises to minister
Ministry of Health apologises over failure to disclose conflict of interest
The Ministry of Health has apologised to the Associate Minister of Health for failing to inform her that one of its officials advising her on tobacco reform had a conflict of interest.
Govt boosts funding for St John
Ambulance staff accept pay offer; govt boosts St John funding
Ambulance workers' industrial action has ceased - for now - after their unions accepted the latest pay offer from ambulance service Hato Hone St John.
Hipkins signals 'reset moment' for Labour
Hipkins signals 'reset moment' for Labour
A year after losing power in the election, Labour says it has spent the time listening and that a major party address next month will reveal its new direction.
Party 'impervious to being bought off': Peters
Party 'impervious to being bought off': Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has opened the party's 31st annual convention in antagonistic style, calling out opponents and the media alike.
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Trying to remain as angry as possible for another two years
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Trying to remain as angry as possible for another two years
Yes, the turnout for the Dunedin Hospital protest march was very impressive indeed.
'Can't keep ignoring the truancy crisis'
'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
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?
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
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
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
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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.