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Retiring Speaker Trevor Mallard has a complicated legacy.
Snap building closures driven by untested WorkSafe guidance
Several high-profile buildings in Wellington have abruptly closed this year alone.
Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'
NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.
MPs' spending: Ministers notch up almost $1m in international travel
Ministers' international travel bill hit by post-Covid travel costs and inflation.
'Unreasonable and irrational': Winston Peters vindicated after apology for Mallard's trespass notice
Peters received a trespass notice after a visit to the Parliament occupation in February.
Minister sends warning to unruly freedom campers through new bill
Overnight stays would largely require freedom camping vehicles to have a fixed toilet.
Political Roundup: Why the Gaurav Sharma saga is important
Hamilton West MP has raised some important questions about goings-on in Parliament.
Gaurav Sharma hijacks Speaker ceremony to accuse Trevor Mallard
Independent MP Gaurav Sharma hijacks the Speaker ceremony to make fresh accusations against Trevor Mallard. Video / Parliament TV
Roading agency's $1b pothole due to fuel tax cut, less driving during Covid
Forecasts show people will drive less because of high fuel prices, creating problems.
Simeon Brown: Govt has declared a war on your car
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Government doubles poll and research spend to $28m
The Government is spending millions more on polls and surveys - National alleges politics.
Mike Hosking: The only election question in my mind - how badly will Labour lose?
OPINION: All the talk of kindness and being open and transparent was essentially a con.
How much NZ taxpayers have paid for new Lord of the Rings series
Is New Zealand getting a good enough return on its massive movie investments?
Labour passes Oranga Tamariki reforms despite opposition from other parties
'It's more complicated. It's more difficult for children to access,' says Louise Upston.
Who is the 'gentle giant' replacing Trevor Mallard as Speaker?
Despite being a good listener, Adrian Rurawhe won't be allowing misconduct in his House.
Fears cost saving could hamper quality of recruitment in the public sector
Govt criticised for overhauling how it pays recruiters in the midst of a labour crisis.
New Speaker's warning to expelled MP after fresh accusations
Adrian Rurawhe will be the second Māori to hold the role of Speaker.
A look back at Trevor Mallard's long and colourful career in politics
OPINION: The 'father of the house' has never been one to pull his punches.
Thomas Coughlan: Conspiracy theorists not yet threat to democracy
OPINION: Conspiracy theorists are not a threat to our Parliament - yet.
Opinion: Trevor Mallard gets 2-out-of-10 from me
I think Mallard has been the worst Speaker we have ever had, writes John MacDonald.
Govt fleshes out plan to boost supermarket competition
Supermarket giants face regulation if they don't open their wholesale arms.
'Parliamentary scrapper': Luxon on Mallard's diplomatic skills
Christopher Luxon says National won't miss Mallard as Speaker, but has done good as well.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 24 August, 2022
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Brooke van Velden: Innocent Kiwis no longer feel safe, and that's not okay
As long as criminals face weak consequences, we'll risk turning into next Johannesburg.
Wellington breathes sigh of relief as protest dissipates
Brain Tamaki reckons up to 6000 people came to protest. Police think it was about 1500.
John Minto: Tax cuts need to start with GST
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More Sharma drama? MP's expulsion opens opportunity to speak even more freely
Gaurav Sharma could use his expulsion to deliver another broadside against Labour.
The darker undertones of mock court trial at parliamentary protest
"The event [yesterday] takes place not by itself. It's not a singular event."
'An outrage': Seymour slams Mallard's Irish diplomatic post
National could give Gaurav Sharma a speaking slot to unload on Labour.
Focus: Brian Tamaki's anti-government protest
Brian Tamaki led a protest to parliament grounds today in an attempt to trigger a snap election. Video / NZ Herald
Lockdown breach trial begins for prominent Covid-19 conspiracy theorists
Billy TK and Vinny Eastwood were arrested on the first day of the Delta variant lockdown.