Concerns that police 'unconscious bias' for charging drug users could hurt Māori
A bill before Parliament would codify police discretion into law around policing drug use.
A bill before Parliament would codify police discretion into law around policing drug use.
Peters previously apprehensive about NZ's involvement in China's Belt and Road initiative.
Simon Bridges had earlier refused to explicitly say the words 'I trust Judith Collins'.
Brickbats and bouquets for Jacinda Ardern's Cabinet.
Public feedback sought before final decisions are made.
The National leader said he 'trusted all his colleagues' when asked if he trusted Collins
There is more of a sigh than a smile when Shane Jones' name is mentioned in Government.
'The National Party, of course, is not a cult and I always support the leader': Collins
Destiny Church has 'blown it', Kelvin Davis says.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made her first pre-Budget funding announcement.
COMMENT: If Ardern takes action, governments around the world will follow suit.
National accepted NZ had rallied around the Govt after Christchurch, says Simon Bridges.
NorthWest Healthcare wrote to the ACC Minister to voice concerns over 'aggressive tactics'
A photo of the Prince and our PM greeting each other has captured worldwide attention.
Netflix, Lightbox and other services may soon be forced to have mandatory classifications.
"There was no altercation and there was no assault," Meka Whaitiri maintains.
Comment: Government and NZ Rugby need to heed poll result against Crusaders name change.
Disabled people must be 'front and centre' of Govt's wellbeing budget, commissioner says.
The Taxpayers' Union says if the Speaker wanted to see wildlife, he could visit a zoo.
National's bill to address 'bracket creep' will but put in the members' ballot this week.
Melbourne locals raised more than $11,000 for the art project.
Katie Hopkins asked whether PM would dress up as the pope after the Sri Lanka bombings.
Netsafe boss backs the Prime Minister in saying global response to social media is ideal.
One of the world's biggest companies is tossing up creating an NZ-based logistical hub
COMMENT: Ardern's weakness ruins a rare opportunity.
Pike River families are preparing for an emotional moment when re-entry begins on May 3.
Aim to cool housing market likely to be particularly hard on 'mum and dad' investors.
COMMENT: Ardern can rally people to a cause. So why didn't she do so?
COMMENT: The people who lose with no CGT are those who are already struggling.
Pike families had felt let down by the previous Govt which said re-entry was too dangerous