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Police were reportedly investigating claims at the time of the former minister's death.
Focus: PM Christopher Luxon and Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after his police ride-along
PM Christopher Luxon and Police Minister Mark Mitchell talk Auckland crime after the Prime Minister has been for a police ride-along. Video / NZ Herald
PM announces drop in Auckland CBD crime rates after overnight police ride-along
The level of crime, particularly in Auckland, was a major election issue last year.
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police
PM Christopher Luxon goes for a police ride-along with Auckland Police.
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The father of National MP Chris Bishop passed on Friday after a brain aneurysm.
Former National Party minister accused of child sex abuse
Complainants understood to be boys then aged under 16.
Govt scrambles to regulate the ‘Wild West’ of genetic testing by insurers
Business and science move at a quicker pace.
Claire Trevett: David Seymour's annoying habit of hogging headlines
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Peters pulls Ngata into Treaty debate from the grave
Sir Apirana Ngata's family discussed how to respond to him being used in debate.
‘His presence was so pervasive’
Former National cabinet minister and Ngati Porou member Hekia Parata talks about Ngati Porou legend Sir Apirana Ngata. Video / Mark Mitchell
Parliament sets itself free, and gives security guards greater powers
Parliament, not the Government, will decide how much money it needs.
Seymour on the 'dystopian' ads and what 'crashed' Act's support
You might think Act's 2023 election campaign was a success. Its leader isn't so sure.
‘Need rather than race’: Govt formally makes expectations clear to public services
A coalition agreement says that “need” should be prioritised over "race".
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
PM says Treaty Principles Bill not the 'number one' issue for New Zealanders
Luxon believes a referendum on the Treaty principles would be incredibly divisive.
Focus Live: David Seymour speaks to media
Act leader David Seymour says he has asked the Ministry of Education to look into reports that teachers are taking lunches off students.
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
The Māngere MP will undergo surgery and then remain on leave to recover.
Far North Mayor's message for Simeon Brown on Māori ward referendums: 'You pay for it'
Councils around the country have raised concerns about the cost of holding the polls.
Behind the scenes of Winston Peters’ fight to make minimal cuts to ministry
Willis said Peters' proposals "fall short" of expectations. But he got his way.
Calls to investigate intelligence agencies over potential co-operation with Israel’s invasion of Gaza
Three activists have warned the agencies could be a party to the invasion of Gaza.
Budget docs: Treasury recommended less health funding, lower tax cuts
Three months later, Budget papers have been released.
Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution by asking her to resign
Lawyers for Tana making their case that she was unlawfully ejected from the party.
Shane Reti on the government's five health targets
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti announcing details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets. Video / Mark Mitchell
Politician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international award
Maipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.
Audrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disaster
OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.
Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation
Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.
Focus Live: Health announcement
Minister Reti will announce details of the plan to implement the Government’s five health targets.
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Māori Wards: Councils resentful about funding a poll put on them by coalition’s agenda
Councils face huge costs while also being asked to pare down spending.
Tax experts say wealth tax would be 'disaster' - so how do we fix our revenue crisis?
Labour wants to have a national discussion about tax before the next election.
Govt to pay for abuse in care survivors to attend national apology after 'lessons learned’
Some survivors missed witnessing the tabling of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.