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Chistopher Luxon had a message for councils. Tory Whanau had a message for Christopher Luxon
The Prime Minister clashed with councillors at LGNZ's annual conference.
Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed
Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.
Luxon tells councils he wants ratepayers’ funding used appropriately
As councils hike rates ever higher, the PM has told them to tighten their belts.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to report into police bias
Police Minister Mark Mitchell responds to just released ground-breaking report into police bias. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political Roundup: The Big Four banks' oligopoly saved from radical reform
OPINION: 'Every day Kiwis are ripped off by the Big Banks.'
Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse
Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith
Major police investigation finds being Māori increases chance of prosecution
The finding comes after a three-year investigation into trust and bias in policing.
Almost 250 police jobs cut, Commissioner promises no impact to front line
The cuts were expected to free up about $53 million over four years.
Luxon to ask councils to cut their own cloth before asking Govt for handouts
As councils hike rates ever higher, the PM will tell them to tighten their belts.
No shortage of relief after OCR cut: Labour MP Arena Williams
OPINION: For all of National's rhetoric, it has never had a coherent economic plan.
Letters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic cops
OPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'
Nicola Willis takes note after Commerce Commission chairman’s Gaza tweets
ComCom chairman re-tweeted an article comparing Israel's governing party to Nazis.
KiwiRail’s struggle: Maintenance costs soar as ferry replacement decision lingers
Paul Goldsmith isn't giving away when the replacement ferries will be procured.
Darleen Tana gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar'
Darleen Tana, former Green MP, saying she was gobsmacked to be held up as a 'liar' and 'not fit for purpose' by Green Party leadership. Video / Mark Mitchell
Darleen Tana vows to fight Greens to stay in Parliament
Ex-Green MP Darleen Tana has told the Greens they are not going anywhere.
Watch live: Question Time as Seymour fires back over Treaty Principles Bill
Act leader said it would be 'democratic and respectful' to hear public opinion first.
Govt was warned of emergency housing crackdown risks
Ministers told changes could mean more people living on streets and in cars.
Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze
The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.
Government reviews $500m research tax credit, which Act wants scrapped
An expensive but popular tax credit could be junked at the next Budget.
Provincial ratepayers could be hit with water charge hikes under new water scheme - officials
The Government's three waters changes might not save provincial ratepayers from hikes.
Sorry Minister, congestion charges not the key to freeing up roads – Simon Wilson
Opinion: Charging motorists more is not the way to get them to drive less.
Christopher Luxon's numbers fumble as PM conflates maths and reading rates
Luxon was answering questions from reporters during his recent trip to Australia.
'Red neck': Government cops Māori censure at Tūrangawaewae
'Get rid of the Māori-bashing bills', Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters were told.
Latest poll: Christopher Luxon gets boost in preferred PM stakes
PM Luxon today has faced strong kōrero from iwi leaders at Koroneihana.
Opinion: Disabled community alone, anxious after Whaikaha 'gouging'
OPINION: For years disabled people have had little choice and control over their lives.
Luxon takes on the Tainui challenge
Prime Minister on Turangawaewae Marae to celebrate Kingi Tuheitia’s 18th coronation celebrations. Video / Joseph Los'e
Let’s do this – Dame Jacinda Ardern heads to Chicago for Democratic National Convention
Former PM will join candidate Vice-President Kamala Harris and former leader Barack Obama.
Government told to reduce household gas usage to save industry
A Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.
Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity
OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.
UN Secretary-General to visit NZ for first time since 2019
Antonio Guterres will visit later this week.
Government announces 'Road Policing Investment' programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a crackdown on drunk and drugged drivers, setting the Police a target of performing 3.3 million roadside alcohol tests a year.
Simeon Brown announces crackdown on drunk-and drug-driving
The Transport Minister has announced a road policing policy.