Hipkins has had a busy day of diplomatic meetings.

'The Aotearoa we know today has been built off of Māori land' - co-leader Marama Davidson.

Govt says National created problem by freezing road maintenance.

It has also launched an inquiry into the response to the cyclones.

The Government has introduced new legislation to cover revised Three Waters model.

New arrangement could pave way for electric car manufacturing Downunder.

Time runs low on getting pricing scheme up before election.

It comes as time runs out on pricing scheme, Govt looks to other funding options.

The change is equivalent to taking 300,000 cars off the road.

Chris Luxon's policy overhauls many of Labour's rules on the environment and immigration.

It also wants to ban foreign investment converting farms to forestry.

The new model appears to have placated some of the harshest critics, but not all.

The Government will announce its Three Waters replacement today.

PM Chris Hipkins signals Three Waters rebrand, to be announced 'imminently'.

An expert says it means taking stronger action now could save money in long-term.

Robertson said affected communities would be at the centre of decision making.

It comes after widespread devastation following two cyclones in a month.

Momentum builds for major review into forestry practices following devastating cyclones.

The party co-leaders say they are committed to being part of the next Government.

National, Act, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori all raised concerns.

Amendment is to protect against privatisation, but many are concerned about the process.

Waka Kotahi says there is no requirement to do a cost-benefit analysis.

Activist group says need to check if Zero Carbon Act is 'is fit for purpose'.

She raised the issue with Damien O'Connor several times, and he even met her son.

National leader said he will repeal the plan, and support an 'industry-led solution'.

The Climate Change Minister feared proposal could be open to political interference.

Govt says it is largely based on sector's own suggestions with some 'tweaks'.

"We cannot simply plant our way out of this problem" - PCE Simon Upton says.

The Greens say Labour is going back on a 2017 promise.

It is aimed at protecting the country's best growing soils from urban sprawl.

Also of note will be if recent co-leadership issues have hurt the Greens.

Law order looks set to become more of a political issue ahead of next year's election.

National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.

Clean car EV trial will initially support up to 2500 vehicles.

Despite 'heavy clouds', Kiwis have cause to be optimistic.

It continues the cross-party approach behind the Zero Carbon Act.

Government confirms a more than $100 million investment in biosecurity work.

The first emissions reduction plan will be released next month.

From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will no longer be required to be used.

PM will this morning announce changes to vaccine pass and mandate settings.

'The only reason they can move around like this is majority of people are vaccinated.'

"It will be absolutely life-changing, and well overdue."

Today the country recorded the highest number of daily cases in more than a year.

Seasonal workers from Sāmoa, Tonga and Vanuatu can enter NZ from September.

The last similar poll in May showed a huge drop for the National Party leader.

Move recognises the ongoing labour demand pressures faced by some sectors.

Their rising popularity seen as 'incompatible' with decarbonising the transport sector.

Inquiry comes as Covid-19 border restrictions highlight the reliance on migrant labour.

"Being [an MP] is a huge privilege, but it does come at a cost," former party leader says.

18 new protection areas to be created under major new environmental plan.

The Government is aiming for a fully-electric Crown fleet by 2025/26.

Policies like no petrol cars from 2035 and fewer cows have copped criticism.

New report says petrol car imports would need to be wound down by 2032.

$300m has been announced to accelerate investment in low-carbon technology.

Meanwhile other industries are disappointed at missing out.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be speaking after Cabinet this afternoon.

The net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline

It has been protected for 45 years, but the fishers allegedly claimed they did not know.

The fungus was recently found to be killing mature native trees.

The bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.

They've transformed 84 tonnes of what would have been scraps into delicious meals.

'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'

Climate change could see migration of prized Kiwi species such as snapper and kingfish.

The $2m report eyes up the Manukau Harbour and not Northland as the new port option.

'A bag limit is pretty meaningless when you can't even catch one.'

Read Poet Laureate David Eggleton's exclusive Anzac poem for Herald readers.

The review is to ensure New Zealand is doing its bit to keep global warming under 1.5C.

"The path we are on threatens our native species and our own wellbeing."

New Zealand's gross emissions have increased 24 per cent since 1990.

New Zealand will move to Covid-19 alert level 4 in 48 hours.

Not a "drought-breaker", but at last some relief.

The State of our Gulf 2020 report calls for drastic actions to heal our big blue backyard.

Auckland Council is also increasing the number of filling stations for residents.