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Former MP Gaurav Sharma turned down $20,000 donation before failing to reclaim seat in byelection
Instead, Sharma paid more than $20,000 out of his own pocket and finished fourth.
First National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorate
Harete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.
Type 2 diabetes: Health researcher calls for ministerial taskforce
Health researchers say the Government needs to take action to tackle type 2 diabetes.
Government seeks to meet demand for flood-relief grants
An extra $25 million added to the pot for businesses seeking cyclone-relief grants.
National wants India trade deal, but MFAT officials sceptical
MFAT says India won’t budge on dairy - that’s a problem for NZ.
Wealthy pay more tax than you think - report
A new report highlights the amount of tax paid by wealthy individuals.
Russia responds as NZ joins condemnation over jailed Kremlin critic
Nanaia Mahuta says Aotearoa "stands in solidarity" with the Ukraine war dissident.
NZ boosts support for climate action in Solomon Islands
The Government has committed $15m to support Solomon Islands provincial governments.
Programme focuses on turning round youth offending
Govt programme will help steer rangatahi into training and employment.
Ex-Labour MP may be chasing Te Pāti Māori ticket
Louisa Wall is understood to be thinking about running for Te Pāti Māori in Manurewa.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reveals plans for King Charles III coronation and travel for major Nato summit
Hipkins has outlined New Zealand's plans to mark the coronation - and who will go.
NZ First receives $100k in donations from rich-lister Auckland property developers
The two donors have given almost $500,000 to National and Act in recent years.
Louisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti Māori
Former Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.
Government spending stoked inflation - Treasury paper
A Treasury paper found the Government stoked inflation in 2021.
One less student: Govt plans reduced class sizes for Year 4-8 students
Teacher/student ratio to go from 1:29 to 1:28, 320 extra teachers needed.
So long Three Waters: Will Affordable Water Reform rebranding change voters' minds?
Three Waters is dead - long live Affordable Water Reform.
Jacinda Ardern keeps Harry and Meghan messages secret - for now
Jacinda Ardern has decided to keep three years of messages secret.
Minister’s comments on democracy concern Opposition amid water reform debate
The new model would deliver savings to households of between $2770-$5400 a year by 2054.
"Heartbreaking": Households living over two years in emergency housing doubles in past year
It comes as demand for social housing trends up again and cost of living bites.
Lawyer working in Abu Dhabi chosen as National candidate for Wellington Central
National deputy leader Nicola Willis formerly stood in the seat but has moved electorates.
‘Nobody died because of lack of empathy’: Auckland mayor on review of fatal flooding
'Perhaps I didn’t go and hug people', Brown said; lack of planning cited as deaths cause.
Beehive Diaries: Chippy forgets his lines
Parliament is in recess, but that hasn't stopped MPs from gaffing.
Digital skills training for seniors rolls out across New Zealand
As many as one in four older people do not access the internet regularly.
Thomas Coughlan: Tax question remains unanswered as Budget draws closer
April will be a big month for Budget hints.
Veteran NZ First MP Shane Jones running in Northland
The party would need the seat to enter Parliament.
Latest poll: Labour and National in dead heat
Te Pāti Māori once again hold the balance of power.
Embattled National MP facing challenge in safe blue seat
National's candidate is set to be decided on April 20.
One tick: Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson to run list-only this year
The Green co-leader has stepped back from running in an electorate.
‘Riding roughshod over rangatiratanga’: Academic on therapeutics bill
Govt warned not to repeat past mistakes by legislating to control rongoā Māori.
Councils not fully sold on Three Waters overhaul
Mixed response from leaders in changes to the controversial Three Waters reforms.
Documents reveal chaotic scenes at Auckland Council during flood
Emails from the day of the record-breaking January floods have been released to RNZ.
Red-tape for health products - twists and turns of new bill
OPINION: Few bills have had such a tortuous journey through Parliament.
Tony Blair sounded out NZ’s appetite for Iraq invasion at Queen Mother’s funeral - Helen Clark
Helen Clark speaks with the Herald to mark 20 years since the invasion.