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Newshub closure: Media Minister Melissa Lee responds to criticism
Winston Peters says the Government can't ignore Newshub's collapse.
New Zealand designates Hamas’ political wing a terrorist entity
Former Prime Minister Chris Hipkins requested advice on the designation late last year.
David Seymour raises questions about TVNZ as Newshub closes
A Government bailout is off the cards for one of the country's major news outlets.
Watch: Tearful AM hosts open show after shock Newshub decision
Up to 300 jobs at the media company are expected to be lost by the end of June.
How does your school rate? NCEA and UE results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?
Education Ministry boss assured job cuts to achieve Govt savings won’t impact students
The Government regularly claimed its cuts wouldn't impact frontline services.
'Not the story we thought we would be covering': Newshub reports its own demise
New Zealand's political leaders also say it is a sad day for NZ's democracy.
Watch: Enraged Hipkins' speech amid anti-smoking legislation repeal
Hipkins was also combative with the Speaker, who he accused of interrupting his flow.
Dr Shane Reti: Māori Health Authority was a bureaucratic anchor around Māori necks
Shane Reti wants the health money to follow the health need.
Willie Jackson on Newshub closure
Labour broadcasting spokesman Willie Jackson speaks about Newshub's closure. Video / Mark Mitchell
Winston Peters on Newshub
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters speaks about Newshub's closure and his comments on 'woke media'. Video / Mark Mitchell
Melissa Lee on Newshub
Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee speaks about Newshub closure. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon on Newshub
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about Newshub closure. Video / Mark Mitchell
Nicola Willis warns surplus promise may not be met
Tax cuts still on table, but Willis warns surplus will be difficult.
Hipkins responds to National's smoking amendment bill
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins speaks in house about the smoking amendment bill. Video / Parliament TV
'One of darkest weeks for te ao Māori': Reti should hang head in shame, says Jackson
Māori agree this is one of the darkest weeks in our political history.
Optimism or concern? Govt earns mixed response for plans for health sector
Decisions around the Māori Health Authority and smokefree laws have caused concern
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Te Aka Whai Ora was the answer for Māori health
OPINION: The government has not fronted with its plans to address Māori health.
'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the House
The bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.
Revealed: Willis may exempt some trusts from planned tax hike
The Finance Minister won't give details but is confident the changes are affordable.
Labour's new finance spokesperson takes on Nicola Willis in Question Time
Te Pāti Maori has accused Government of 'abuse' of urgency for major repeals.
Chris Hipkins claims Stuart Nash broke Cabinet rules over crime policy comments
One senior MP claimed Nash's comments showed he was angling for Government contracts.
'A moral issue': Chris Bishop airs plan to tackle housing crisis
The new Housing Minister promises to turn the ship around.
Simon Wilson: 'Back on track' with the Daughter of the Mother of All Budgets
OPINION: "Back on track", the National Party says, as we head back to the early 1990s.
Watch: How the PM fared when a Black Cap bowled bouncers at his head
Did the PM's technique hold up against world-class bowling?
Coalition Government forges ahead with repeal of smokefree law, Māori Health Authority
PM Christopher Luxon says criticism of Nats for smokefree move is "a load of rubbish".
Black Caps and Aussies welcomed at Premier House in Wellington
New Zealand and Australia face off in the first test at the Basin Reserve on Thursday.
Australian officials fly in, fly out for Aukus talks
Australia wasted no time in sending officials to NZ to talk about Aukus
Stuart Nash claims Labour Cabinet blocked his efforts for harsher gang policies
Former Police Minister wants laws targeting gang assets to go further.
'Bordering on crisis': Luxon announces review of school property system
PM and Education Minister made the announcement today.
Focus: PM holds post-Cabinet press conference
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and MP Erica Stanford held a post-Cabinet meeting press conference. Video / NZ Herald
Political Roundup: Labour's worst week highlights its existential crisis
OPINION: The Labour Party's fortunes go from bad to worse.
Health services may need to be cut to slow rising costs
Health spending will rise 40 per cent in coming decades and service cuts may be needed.