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Tax debate opportunity for Labour members to be ‘very explicit’ to leadership

Nigel Haworth told the Herald Labour members had the opportunity direct MPs on tax.

Shane Te Pou: Aotearoa adrift - squandering time and money on failed infrastructure

OPINION: The two major political parties need to grow up and come together.

Opinion: Kīngi Tūheitia’s vision for a unified nation shines briefly at Tūrangawaewae

OPINION: PM Christopher Luxon displayed emotions rarely seen in the public eye.

PM pays tribute to Māori King Tūheitia in moving speech

PM Luxon said he'd anticipated becoming quite emotional as he spoke of the fallen monarch.

Kingi Tūheitia’s death: Grief ‘still sinking in’ as Luxon to visit Māori King lying in state

Prime Minister may be given time to speak about the King following his passing.

Kiwi battlers v Pacific's future - why Luxon took the easy option

PM Luxon and Foreign Minister Peters had to contend with the UN’s vocal climate warrior.

Claire Trevett: Little wonder Hipkins is sceptical of Bishop's olive branch on infrastructure

OPINION: Bishop wants political consensus on 30-year pipeline of infrastructure projects.

‘The more partners you have, the longer it takes’: British minister cool on NZ joining Aukus

Catherine West hints at concern group will grow too large to deliver defence goals.

Pacific Islands Forum: NZ 'all in' on Pacific policing drive but implementation uncertain

Leaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.

'Hugely relieved': National MP David MacLeod responds to police decision on donations disclosure failure

MacLeod hopeful PM Christopher Luxon will take him off the 'naughty boys' bench'.

Opinion: Is NZ’s political system fit for purpose?

OPINION: The problem is that politics is becoming more contested and more fragmented.

'Totalitarianism’: Collins to speak with Jones after he takes another crack at judges

Jones has taken another swipe at the judiciary.

Building Nations 2024: Users to pay for new roads, upgrades

Drivers can expect to see more tolls and road-user charges, says Transport Minister.

'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%

The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.

Fuel taxes could be gone by 2027, tolls coming for new roads

The end of fuel taxes could come sooner than thought.

NZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusion

Luxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.

'A real stretch': Law expert says Darleen Tana's chances of winning in court 'not good'

Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.

Gang crackdown: Govt wants fewer victims of crime, but no target for how many gangsters

The Government's gang legislation is likely to pass on Thursday.