Seymour on why he wants more money for private schools, less for free lunches
Act leader is reviewing public funding for private schools after years with no increase.
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Government makes new pay offer to police
It comes after police rejected their last offer which was labelled 'insulting'.
'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika students
The university said it was proud of the support given to students.
Behind the coalition talks: What the parties asked about to inform negotiations - Fees-free, Three Strikes, UNDRIP
One party didn't ask officials for any information to inform coalition negotiations.
Port of Auckland workers march in support of council ownership
Port of Auckland workers have marched up Queen St in support of keeping the port in council ownership. Video / Jason Oxenham
Seymour and Peters should be ashamed denigrating Efeso Collins’ legacy
OPINION: Comparing Māori and Pasifika uni space to KKK is out of line - even for Peters.
Govt scraps long-contested Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plans
It comes after almost a decade since former Prime Minister John Key first announced it.
Leaked papers reveal rogue spying tool likely used to spy on China
The codename Apparition has emerged to describe the GCSB's rogue spy kit.
Nicola Willis on the state of the Government's finances
Willis has conceded she won’t be able to get the books back in shape quickly.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Nicola Willis' Budget preview a sobering reality check
OPINION: Delivery is always tough for the Government - even if the economy was stronger.
All the cash boosts Kiwis will get from April 1 - and the new tax increase
Thousands will be affected by the changes in just a few days' time.
Claire Trevett: Willis lines up Old Mother Hubbard Budget - but dog will get a bone
Willis has backed away from many traditions set by former finance ministers.
Willis concedes Govt books won't be back in shape quickly
Finance Minister avoids unveiling likely size of Budget 2024.
Focus: Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals Budget policy for 2024
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has conceded she won’t be able to get the Government’s finances back in shape as quickly as expected, while delivering tax cuts that may not end up looking as attractive as National promised before the election. Video / NZ Herald
‘Intolerably imprecise’: Watchdog blasts spy agency for use of class warrants for highly intrusive surveillance
NZSIS warrants 'did not meet the legal tests for necessity and proportionality'
Spies and Govt waited for other countries before revealing China’s Parliament hack
China rejects the accusations but NZ's top spies are confident.
Cabinet goes into damage control over disability allowances
Chris Hipkins says move is a "massive vote of no confidence" in minister Penny Simmonds.
Audrey Young: Luxon executes delicate diplomatic dance over China hacking case
OPINION: The situation demanded some delicate diplomacy from Christopher Luxon.
Political Roundup: Is Chris Hipkins to be trusted on tax reform?
OPINION: Labour's 'Wealth Tax Faction' has pressured Hipkins to act.
Watch live: NZ spy agency bosses grilled after China-backed espionage revelations
They represented a 'major national security risk' training those with different values
‘Very low’: Former security minister on the risk of MPs’ personal information being stolen in China-sponsored cyberattack
Little responds: Paul Buchanan says NZ considered Achilles heel of the Five Eyes network.
Watch live: PM faces Question Time amid Chinese spying claims, Budget lead-up
Luxon will face questions from the Greens' Chloe Swarbrick and Labour's Chris Hipkins.
Audrey Young: Collins keeps her cool as spy revelations heat up
OPINION: For the first time, hackers have targeted the heart of NZ's democracy.
Focus: Police pay negotiations explained
The fight for better pay continues for Kiwi cops amid ongoing negotiations. Video / NZHerald
Christopher Luxon speaks about China hacking revelations
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about how the Government is handling the China hacking revelation. Video / Mark Mitchell
Chinese hackers stole MPs' data, spies confirm; Govt says no sanctions
The Chinese ambassador has been called in by Foreign Minister Winston Peters.
Judith Collins speaks about China hacking revelations
GCSB Minister Judith Collins speaks about the Government's stand on China hacking revelations. Video / Mark Mitchell
Simon Wilson: Gridlock is coming - Why Auckland's transport network is close to collapse
Eleven reasons why Auckland transport plans will cause the thing they're supposed to cure.
'We should be a first world country': Hipkins on Labour getting back in the game, intending 2026 run
Hipkins is refusing to be counted out of next election, and says history is on his side.
Govt boosts early childhood rebate by up to $75 a week, 100,000 families eligible
Up to $75 a week is there for eligible households as National keeps an election promise.
PM bemoans ‘red tape’ after dolphins scupper SailGP racing
Luxon's coalition partners have already expressed their frustrations.
Focus: Govt announces up to $75 a week ECE tax credit from October
The FamilyBoost credit will allow families to collect up to 25 per cent of ECE fees after the 20 Hours Free and on top of the Ministry of Social Development’s Childcare Subsidy. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parents
All families earning up to $180,000 with childcare costs are eligible.
Tory Whanau on Reading Cinemas deal
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is asked by Newstalk ZB Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills about the Reading Cinemas deal. Video / Mark Mitchell