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Cook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Peters ‘blindsided’ by China move
A media report has emerged saying the passport won't be progressed.
Overseas-born students driving roll growth in Rotorua
'We're getting an even spread of New Zealand-born and overseas-born students.'
Parliament naughtiest in recent history
The current House could see more referrals to the privileges committee than any other.
Chris Hipkins on the Government's welcome to Waitangi
Chris Hipkins speaks about protesters during David Seymour's speech and his views on Christopher Luxon not attending Waitangi Day. Video / Alyse Wright
New Road of Regional Significance revealed, to get prioritised upgrades
Chris Bishop has announced Cabinet's decision.
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Seymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speech
The atmosphere was intense as David Seymour bent down to pick up the wero.
Letters: National’s evidence-based promises unravel
OPINION: Some decisions, like cancelling ferries, defy evidence.
Day two at Waitangi
The Kīngitanga is officially welcomed to the Waitangi grounds and Labour MPs keep up with waka-paddling traditions. Video / Alyse Wright
‘Utterly unacceptable’: Luxon lashes banks over withdrawal of lending to petrol stations
The Prime Minister has attacked the banks over retrenching from fossil fuels.
Pacific at risk as Donald Trump and Elon Musk plot to kill USAid
How America's aid retreat could have an impact on our region.
Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.
Mexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ comments
The comments from Shane Jones have been deemed 'xenophobic' by the Greens.
Chris Hipkins' annual waka paddle
Chris Hipkins speaks about Waitangi and his waka-paddling tradition. Video/ Alyse Wright
Kāinga Ora’s turnaround plan includes selling 900 homes per year
It includes the sale of around 900 homes per year.
Ngā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri
The remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.
Government spending squeeze will force public service reduction, Treasury warns
Treasury says low spending means public service levels will be hard to maintain.
Marama Davidson on her return to parliament
Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick speak about Marama's return to parliament, her cancer journey and what's in store for the Greens this year. Video / Alyse Wright
Day one at Waitangi
Day one at Waitangi marks Marama Davidson's return to Parliament and the Green Party. Video /Alyse Wright
Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Seymour floats pulling out of Paris Agreement after 2026 election
The Act leader suggested his party might campaign on pulling out of the deal.
Critics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctions
Some job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.
Israeli news site corrects article labelled ‘fake news’ by Winston Peters
The story caught the attentions of an influential US Senator.
Editorial: PM wrong to stay clear of Waitangi
OPINION: Luxon's move sends the wrong signal during a tense time for NZ race relations.
Number of threats against politicians nosedives in Govt’s first year - what’s changed?
Threats and online hate escalated between 2020 and 2022 amid the Govt's Covid response.
Govt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light scheme
The minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.
Opinion: Luxon’s Minister for Economic Growth may as well be a Minister of Silly Walks
OPINION: The PM should put his marketing past behind him.