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.
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She has been the MP for East Coast electorate for 14 years, but now wants to be Speaker.
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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
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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.
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Middle-class welfare? Fees-free has seen more high-decile students go to university.
A short lunch with MP Andrew Falloon – famous for an unusual reason
Falloon can boast that he has the most liked tweet in NZ's history.
Government still mulling White Island probe
Prime Minister has announced a $5m fund for businesses in Whakatāne and Westland.
Govt response to media merger and Ihumātao pushed to 2020
The Maria Dew report into sexual assault within Labour is also yet been received by MPs
Govt approves $5m fund to help small businesses after White Island eruption
The Government's Cabinet paused for the national minute of silence today.
Bridges promises National will be the 'party of infrastructure'
National has unveiled its eighth and ninth discussion documents of the year
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's 2019: A year in review
Ardern deemed 2019 her 'year of delivery' – but what has actually been delivered?
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Simon Bridges draws lessons from UK landslide
Labour's feedback loop seems stuck in Grey Lynn and Wadestown, says Simon Bridges.
White Island rescue: Minute's silence on Monday, PM announces
A minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday.
Audrey Young: Peters takes the driver's seat with media nod
COMMENT: Why Winston Peters changed his mind this week.
Ardern, Bridges congratulate Boris Johnson on his election victory
Johnson has won the UK election by a substantial margin.
'An ill-considered whim': Former mayors slam moving of Auckland port
Former civic leaders say cost will be nearer $30 billion - not $10 billion.
Winston Peters – the media's unlikely Father Christmas
The NZ First leader has throw his support behind a merger between NZME and Stuff.
'National interest': Peters backs NZME bid to buy Stuff
NZ media in 'dire straits' and NZME bid to buy Stuff in the national interest: Peters.
National on the attack over Govt's spending and borrowing spree
'Labour is screwing up the economy in two short years,' says Simon Bridges.
Audrey Young: Robertson sets up Govt nicely for election year
Grant Robertson is leaving the big reveal for him and Jacinda Ardern in election year.
$12b spend-up: Govt splashes cash on roads, rail, schools, healthcare
The lion's share of the new spending will be on road and rail projects.
Half-year update: How many billions is 'significant'?
Economists say Government could raise spending plans by more than $10 billion.
PM addresses 'speed-wobbles' in her 'year of delivery'
But the Prime Minister says overall, she's proud of what has been achieved in 2019.
Ardern: Questions need asking, answered over eruption tragedy
PM confirmed people from seven countries are among the missing and injured
'Very unfair' – Police Minister rejects White Island/ Pike River comparison
Nash rejects claims authorities' response to the eruption was comparable to Pike River
Mt Eden residents decry 'demolition wasteland'
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Ports of Auckland has to move, says Jacinda Ardern
Ports of Auckland has to move, says the Prime Minister, but where and when is not known.