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Audrey Young: Rating the Cabinet - which ministers are up and which are down?
OPINION: One minister had a brilliant year and another is terrible at handling criticism.
The PM's swipe at Luxon - and when is that wedding?
Jacinda Ardern says she has a lot of fight left but no wedding plans.
'There's just no extra money': Parents grapple with rising prices as cost-of-living crisis bites
'It's really hard just trying to put food on the table at the moment.'
‘Disappointing’: Ardern cops flak for missing fourth UN climate conference
National Party says it reflects a 'lack of action' on global warming.
Gaurav Sharma claims raid of Labour manpower as new party revealed
New Zealand Momentum Party will not be registered in time for the byelection.
Northland revitalisation project gets big international tick
Far North's Te Hiku o Te Ika Open Spaces Revitalisation Project is onto a winner.
Act reveals currrent MP as Hamilton West byelection candidate
National is set to choose its candidate from a three-person shortlist this weekend.
National Party Instagram post pulled over apparent Katy Perry copyright issue
The pop star's tune was attached to a video published on the social media app.
Mallard’s final sting in $55k bill over Peters’ case
It came after former Speaker Trevor Mallard trespassed Winston Peters from Parliament.
Ardern hints at progress in Latin America trade deal
The PM has drawn on the wisdom of the Lord of the Rings star in a business speech.
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ debt traps targeted in new Govt checks
Affordability checks would apply to loans above a certain threshold, proposed to be $600.
National ‘disappointed’ no compromise on Māori electoral roll options
The bill needs 75 per cent Parliamentary support to pass - including National's.
Police investigating Auckland woman reportedly fundraising for Russian army
Police are aware of the woman's actions on social media.
Telehealth service will expand access to safe abortions
The phone hotline will provide clinical consultations.
Hamilton West byelection: Labour selects candidate who will oppose former MP
Labour's announcement comes after National revealed its shortlist of candidates yesterday.
PM addresses counter-terrorism meeting; experts forecast risks to national security
'Country-sponsored' disinformation was highlighted as a great risk to national security.
National Party shortlist for Hamilton West byelection announced
National's shortlist includes an iwi leader, Pasifika director and a health professional.
Hamilton West byelection: Former mayor Andrew King out of National’s candidate race
King didn't comment when contacted by the Herald, other than saying it was a party matter.
'I promise': Justice Minister Kiri Allan vows new hate speech law by next election
She has also taken a swing at name suppression, suggesting it favours the rich and famous.
Supermarkets and bottle stores could face stricter limits on alcohol sales after Govt announces reforms
Councils may soon have more success in introducing their own rules for drinking.
Govt cracks down on alcohol industry, councils get more powers to set rules
The changes will give councils more power to control alcohol sales in their backyard.
Crown apology to Ngāti Maru to be made today
Andrew Little is to deliver a long-awaited apology to the people of Ngāti Maru today.
Ardern on office attack: 'Extremely upsetting' incidents becoming more common
PM says anti-social incidents are taking place regularly but they aren't okay.
Govt denies influencers dampened Iran criticism
It comes as Govt ramps up its criticism against Iranian regime.
Fair Pay Agreements to become law after heated debate
Fair Pay Agreements to become law after heated debate. Video / Parliament TV
Brooke van Velden: Enduring solutions for housing
OPINION: New Zealanders are sick of centralisation.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.
'Gravy train': Govt defends $16m for light rail consultants
New Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is also opposed to light rail.
'Privatisation': Robertson hits back at National's welfare policy
National wants wealthy Kiwis to be able to donate to a social investment fund.
Audrey Young: 50 years of diplomats - the best and the worst political appointments
One diplomat stands out above the rest.
Catholic school confirms it has not removed portrait of alleged abuser despite victim's request
One victim's family said his only request was that his abuser's picture was taken down.
'Worst we have ever seen': 10,000 more kids hungry at school as food prices hit 13-year high
With food prices at a 13-year high, support for hungry children is growing.