Peters: Bank investors should cover cost of new capital rules
Deputy PM wants the big banks to slash their dividends to cover Kiwis' banking costs.
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Kiwis favourite porn subject 'surprising and a little bit shocking' Chief Censor says.
Driving down fuel prices: Govt expects 18c-32c price drop
But the Govt has confirmed that it will not be reducing fuel taxes.
Soper: Legalising cannabis another example of Coalition politics
COMMENT: Referendum comes as something of a risk to Winston Peters' party
Mike Hosking: The catch with debt is it must be repaid
COMMENT: Is the Government spending to buy itself some votes next year?
Mob's mouthpiece calls on Govt not to further arm police
A 10,000-signature petition was presented, calling on the Govt not to further arm police.
Ex-NZ First officials seek private hearing on donations
The justice committee is due to make a decision tomorrow, according to Nick Smith.
Ardern demands answers over 'outrageous' measles vax refusal
Prime Minister also labelled as horrific a cartoon making light of the Samoa epidemic.
Peters comes out swinging in debate over political donations
Deputy PM Winston Peters was riled up in the House today, attacking the deputy speaker
Soper: Master class of what Govt does when it's on ropes
COMMENT: Those in power look for something that'll get traction.
Tougher sentences loom for assaults on emergency services
Support for bill that would see at least six months' jail for assaulting first responders.
Blair Vining's 'tireless advocacy' recognised
The Prime Minister acknowledged his campaigning efforts as the agency opened.
Cannabis referendum: 'Major social policy shift' by Govt praised
The Drug Foundation welcomed the proposed law, but National is sceptical.
Audrey Young: Labour needs to move with or without NZ First permission
Willow-Jean Prime's surest way to promotion is to lose support to NZ First.
'Protect NZ from foreign interference': Govt bans most overseas political donations
The bill banning foreign political donations will be introduced this afternoon.
Ardern's cryptic warning: 'Never underestimate NZ First'
Simon Bridges says her comments show she's banking on NZ First at the next election
Police confirm privacy breach on gun buy-back site
Update to database - not authorised by police - had given dealers higher level of access.
Live: PM, Police Minister grilled on firearm owners' privacy breach
Police have informed the Privacy Commissioner about a breach.
$400m bonanza explained: Here is exactly what YOUR school receives
What you need to know about the $400 million property bonanza for most NZ schools.
Port in a storm: Leaked report reveals details of moving Auckland's port and when to do it
Move the Auckland port? Part 1 in a series on the biggest issue to face the city in years.
$400m schools spending spree just the beginning for Govt
Ardern won't say what part of the Govt's "significant" spending plans is coming next.
Jacinda Ardern: We must have a place to remember Erebus
Comment: "The plan to create a National Erebus Memorial by 2020 is immensely important."
Boyd Swinburn: No food policies to prevent fat, sad, toothless kids
Comment: An open letter to Kiwi parents over the lack of action on poor food policies.
'Good for the kids': Principal welcomes $400,000 boost
Balmoral School principal said he'd like to see the $400,000 boost fund outdoor learning.
Revealed: 2000 schools to get $400m bonus - what yours gets
How much is your, or your kids' school getting? See the full list of who's getting what.
The person with the toughest job in Labour (according to Michael Cullen)
The former finance minister has also had a crack at National's finance spokesman.
New Labour president confident but cautious in face of challenges
Claire Szabo was elected as the Labour's president at the annual conference this weekend
Meet Labour's new president: A working mum and daughter of refugee
Claire Szabo beat two other contenders including Māori Vice President Tane Phillips.
Finance Minister denies being strong armed into spending more
RBNZ's boss has called on Govt to spend more but Grant Robertson says it's Govt's call.
Govt to borrow to fund 'significant' infrastructure spending spree
Govt says now is the time to take advantage of the all-time low-interest rates
'Blue darkness' vs the Labour 'light' – battle lines drawn at conference
Labour deputy leader Kelvin Davis has kicked off the second day of the party's conference.
Tamarind: From loophole to cleanup black hole
Oil company's troubles raise questions for the officials meant to scrutinise the industry.
Audrey Young: The Labour party president Ardern is hoping for
COMMENT: Ardern found the spine that was missing last year and forced out the president.
Right-to-die campaigner Matt Vickers remarries, baby due
Matt Vickers remarries days before the End of Life Choice bill is passed.