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UK PM praises NZ's 'consistant' position on Middle East de-escalation
The pair spoke on Tuesday night and covered climate change and free trade.
Dogs, boats and tennis: MP's summer social media antics
From Winston Peters, to Trevor Mallard, many MPs appeared to have had an active summer.
Bill offers chance to clarify karakia in schools
Education bill set to revive questions around karakia in schools.
Public housing waiting list hits new high of 14,500 households
The waiting list for public housing reaching nearly 14,500 households.
Losing our religion: Is this the end of religious lessons in schools?
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says NZ is not ready for ban on religious instruction.
Education changes planned across the board
Parliament is considering one education act to rule them all.
Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE
The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
COMMENT: Why has Govt done so much less than promised? Simon Wilson's election challenge.
Dear Jacinda: Phil Goff's $12b wish list
The Auckland mayor has disclosed his priorities for the Govt's $12b infrastructure fund.
Justice for parents: Should some names be banned?
Are Royall or Kyng really confusing anyone?
NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters
He's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.
New push to reform $50 billion apartment sector
National MPs have long called for the changes with signatures on petition growing.
Call for action on firefighter cancer law change
Firefighters say they're missing support when they need it most.
Editorial: Better roads must keep pace with NZ's growth
COMMENT: The Government announced an intention to spend big on infrastructure this year.
More NZ Firefighters heading to Australia to help
22 firefighters will head across the ditch after a formal request from Australian Govt.
Motorway from Puhoi to Warkworth still two years away
A four-lane motorway to Whangarei is not favoured by Labour and the Greens.
Power play: Govt bolsters green fleet, almost half of all ministerial cars electric
The Government has announced it has increased the proportion of EVs in the Crown fleet.
Editorial: Adrian Orr unlike any previous Reserve Bank Governor
EDITORIAL: Adrian Orr does not mind surprises - but has he lost the plot?
MPs on the run: How to shape up like a politician
Political reporter Jason Walls joins a number of different MPs on their exercise routines.
Auckland lobby groups want transparency on light rail
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has failed to deliver on her promise for light rail.
Politicians have much to mull over during break
Editorial: National's support in opinion polls is holding up remarkably well.
Politicians' Christmas plans: Clarke Gayford building sandpit for baby Neve
Ardern, Winston Peters, Simon Bridges and Greens co-leaders reveal their Christmas plans.
Gun buy-back ends, police now on hunt for illegal firearms
Time's up: The gun buy-back scheme has ended, police will now prosecute law-breakers.
Seymour 'mournfully proud' to be vindicated over gun-buy back
A gun-owners lobby group estimates that there are more than 100,000.
Tolley wants to be Speaker – won't run in East Coast electorate
She has been the MP for East Coast electorate for 14 years, but now wants to be Speaker.
Audrey Young: And my politician of the year is ...
COMMENT: It was Labour's so-called Year of Delivery while National had its own feats.
Troubled oil company Tamarind in liquidation
PWC was appointed minutes before a crunch meeting with creditors.
Speed camera ahead: Government unveils road-safety plan
Tougher penalties and lower speed limits around schools are also coming.
'Good came out of tragedy': Victim's son welcomes roadside drug testing
Ora Keene, 84, was one of seven people killed in a 2018 crash caused by a drugged driver.
Govt to fund research on music-fest drug testing
Researchers will follow a drug-testing group to see if it keeps people safe at festivals.
Govt to give police roadside drug testing powers
The new rules will mean 'if you take drugs and drive, you will be caught'.
'Embracing Trump': Nigel Latta and Simon Bridges in war of words
Latta says National uses Trump-like tactics; Bridges fires back saying he's not objective.
Fees-free: Which decile students are taking it up and where are they going?
Middle-class welfare? Fees-free has seen more high-decile students go to university.