Nats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a year
Its largest donation was $500,000 from an Auckland businessman.
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University dismissive of public accountability amid former National minister contract probe - Auditor-General
The contract, initially for $288,000, has ballooned to more than $1 million.
Audrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawler
OPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?
Commerce Commission to cut around 10 per cent of staff
Job cuts in the sector have reached well above 3000 so far.
'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.
Winston Peters to deliver speech to New Zealand China Council after China remark about Bob Carr
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
The forgotten $477m fortune: Why Kiwis should check IRD's website to see if they can claim
More than 415,000 Kiwis are owed $477 million in unclaimed funds with the IRD.
NZ MPs invited by Ukrainian colleagues to visit Ukraine, but Speaker fears visit impractical
Gerry Brownlee says there is "not a practical opportunity for a parliamentary delegation".
Spy agency watchdog assessing GCSB’s response to China group's hack of former MPs
The Inspector-General is expected to be briefed by the GCSB in the coming days.
Peters refuses to repeat China remark after defamation threat from former Australian minister
The NZ First leader wouldn't repeat the comments outside the House, but stood by them.
Question Time live: Politicians face off amidst accusations of intimidation and defamation
The former Australian Foreign Minister says he will take legal action.
Chris Hipkins on Julie Anne Genter confrontation
Chris Hipkins comments on Julie Anne Genter's actions in House last night. Video / Alyse Wright
Prison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024
How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Watch: Protester interrupts Winston Peters speech on benefits of Aukus
Peters talked up the benefits of parts of the Aukus security deal in a major speech.
Analysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver one
After a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.
Audrey Young: A 'sense of suppressed tension' in Labour Party
OPINION: Three things Labour needs to get settled before it can regain credibility.
KiwiRail boss travelled to South Korea amid mega ferry fallout
Chief executive Peter Reidy travelled to South Korea in early April.
Spy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell them
The two MPs and the one academic targeted in the attack are furious and disappointed.
PM Christopher Luxon faces trial by pay rise, Hipkins is short-changed
There's no good time for MPs to get pay rises, but there were some redeeming features.
Economics, not politics: Former PM Sir John Key proposes theory explaining TV poll
Key felt the three parties in the Government were working well together.
Pay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026
The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.
Politicians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.
Chris Hipkins responds to 1News Verian poll
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks about the 1News Verian poll and the coalition Government's response to it. Video / Mark Mitchell
Audrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll result
OPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway to lose funding if Government axes $6b infrastructure plan
Three major roading projects were set to be funded by the $6b National Resilience Plan.
Christopher Luxon responds to 1News Verian poll
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's not concerned about the 1News Verian poll results. Video / Mark Mitchell
Demoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
The National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.
Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
Melissa Lee speaks about Christopher Luxon's decision to replace her as media and communications minister. Video / Mark Mitchell
Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch use
Hoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.
Opinion: People with rare disorders the most vulnerable in society
OPINION: Kiwis have been showing their aroha and support for the rarest among us.
Claire Trevett: Poll a bitter pill for Luxon, morale boost for Labour and Hipkins
The Budget has become a high-stakes game as Luxon seeks the elusive honeymoon.