Petrol prices: National calls for halt on July tax increase
National says Govt should give motorists a break, with price increase due in July.
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HQ bar's Leo Molloy criticises 'insignificant' Labour MP
Labour list MP Marja Lubeck said the bar wasn't supporting NZ's 'team of 5 million'.
Budget 2020: Free school lunches needed more than ever, principals say
"It's never a 5 year-old's fault that they don't have food," said one principal.
SuperGold cardholders to get free health/eye check-ups
The free checks were agreed under the NZ First-Labour Coalition agreement.
Budget 2020: Air Force flying high with $1bn upgrade
Our Defence force funding plans for Royal NZ Air Force not disturbed by virus crisis.
Michael Cullen v Steven Joyce on Budget: Saving business, consumer confidence
Two political heavyweights of NZ politics talk about crises, past and present.
Over 11,000 Kiwis in 'high and moderate-risk' countries
"A number are in moderate- or high-risk countries with no commercial airline options."
Private schools charging full fees claim $11.7m in Govt wage subsidy
Private schools say the loss of international students during lockdown has hit them hard.
Sir Roger Douglas rises again: Why big firms should 'fend for themselves', not get wage subsidy
Govt's pandemic response will entrench inequality, argues ex-Labour Finance Minister.
Covid 19: Objection to fast-track consents
New law would remove public and councils input into whether projects proceed.
Labour Party summer camp case: Suppression fight continues
The young man's suppression was due to lapse today unless another appeal was filed.
Moving out of lockdown a tricky, political balancing act - Peter Dunne
Peter Dunne says getting through Covid and onto the election is a "massive" balancing act.
Wedlock! Kiwi couple's isolation wedding on the front lawn
Covid-19 threatened to derail wedding plans, until one mum fought back.
Labour Party summer camp case: High Court dismisses suppression bid
Offender reached a plea deal with prosecutors; gets interim suppression pending appeal.
Will Covid-19 end the traditional election campaign?
Big rallies, street corner meetings and baby kissing may come a cropper in Campaign 2020.
Focus: Finance Minister Grant Robertson speaks to media before Labour’s caucus meeting
Focus: Finance Minister Grant Robertson speaks to media before Labour’s caucus meeting. Video / Jason Walls
Complaint delays Manurewa selection
Council set to look at membership eligibility in candidate selection.
John Tamihere confirms Parliament bid, hits out at 'clueless, motley crew'
Parliamentary hopeful John Tamihere has taken aim at the Government and its Māori MPs.
Shane Jones fights back: Indian radicals won't shut me down
Jacinda Arden gives message to voters on Jones' fitness for government.
Jacinda Ardern urges voters to condemn Shane Jones' controversial comments
Ardern accused Jones, and NZ First, of 'electioneering' by making controversial comments.
Your kids and social media: Stalking, secret accounts - and stress
The British Govt is requiring tech companies to protect children. Will NZ follow suit?
Jacinda Ardern's words twisted in 'scary' audio clip
Is the capital of NZ set to change to Auckland? Or is all not as it seems?
David Cormack: Give nothing to racism, unless it's a Cabinet seat
Jacinda Ardern talks tough abroad but leaves a lot to be desired back home.
Govt building 10 state houses a day - but the wait-list for them is still growing
Govt is building more houses, but the waiting list for them keeps growing.
Hosking: KiwiBuild's ongoing failure
Comment. "A lot of hype, happiness, Kumbaya and good feels but no real results."
Barry Soper: Jacinda Ardern floors her fans in Fijian village
Rapturous greeting for Ardern during her visit to launch $3m sanitation project.
Political Roundup: Is enough being done about child poverty?
Many are claiming not enough is being done to address this urgent problem.
Tamihere eyes up tilt in old seat for Māori Party
Two seats down, one to go in Māori Party selections for prime seats.
Audrey Young: Nats, NZ First wrangle - who really killed the car tax plan?
The scheme has had a bumpy road ever since Julie Anne Genter proposed it.
Ashley Church: Why National will form the next government
Comment: NZ First's likely demise means Labour has a big mountain to climb.
Labour selects White for Auckland Central
Helen White was the Labour candidate in Auckland Central in 2017 too.
Cardiology crisis: DHB told heart patients 'consider private'
A leaked memo outlined year-long wait times. The DHB told patients: consider private.
Fran O'Sullivan: Bridges can't dodge the mud-slinging
Party leader's bid to dissociate himself from donations scandal just won't wash.
Audrey Young: Peters is handling his job as NZ First leader abysmally
Some claims of injustice are more just than others.