As Prime Minister John Key heads to India for trade talks, newly-released documents reveal the scale of fraud being committed by Indian agents representing international students.

Labour MP David Shearer says Government's decision not to meet pro-democracy advocates from Hong Kong following pressure from China is "a bad look".

A raft of changes to safety rules for swimming pools will save lives, the Government says - but some are not convinced.

Fewer police foot patrols have been done in Whanganui during the last year - but that's not why some crime figures are up, acting

Chronically ill former Carterton mayor and Wairarapa MP Georgina Beyer has set her sights on returning to Wairarapa - dead or alive.

The Government has been accused of gutting a major longitudinal study tracking the experiences of kids growing up in New Zealand, after a funding cut resulted in the number of its participants being slashed by two thirds.

Labour leader Andrew Little gets a mention in the latest batch of hacked emails from Hillary Clinton staff.

The knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.

One in seven houses sold in Auckland are being bought by people who already own five or more properties.

The Government's state housing agency is set to run out of money by February, ministers have been warned.

Labour and National are in a war of words about how many homes have been sold in Auckland to first home-buyers.

The mother of the first person to get approval to use medicinal cannabis in New Zealand has made an emotional plea to Parliament to make it easier for others to get access to the drug legally.

Labour MP Phil Goff has delivered his valedictory to Parliament, speaking of his career highlights, love before getting in a pitch as Auckland Mayor.

Labour, Greens and the Maori Party released the results of their inquiry this morning after holding public hearings around the country.

Whanganui deputy mayor Hamish McDouall now has the top job. Made with funding for NZ on Air.

Labour will pit former TV presenter Tamati Coffey against Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell in 2017 but the Maori Party has its own big names in sight.

New data shows nearly 90 per cent of all personal debt in New Zealand is tied up in property.

Labour MP Phil Twyford has been rewarded for his strong performance in Parliament with a leading role in the party's election campaign next year.

Napier MP Stuart Nash has agreed to cut criticism of Eastern District's police commander after police sent a warning letter to his

The Green Party is the first party to include a voluntary euthanasia policy in its manifesto.

Government should proceed with legalising assisted dying only if strong safeguards are in place, the human rights watchdog says.

Mayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.

The gap between rich and poor is growing in New Zealand, new data shows, partly driven by rising housing costs.

Housing Minister Nick Smith is accusing Labour of immaturity after they hijacked his urgent changes to housing policy.

Labour leader Andrew Little says it is within the rules for Matt McCarten to take a taxpayer funded salary when heading a new Auckland office because he will not be involved in campaigning.

Prime Minister John Key says he will back the Reserve Bank to introduce further controls on housing demand if house prices continue to rise.

Andrew Little has been pictured as he's never been seen before in a piece up for judging at the Wallace Art Awards.

Getting rough sleepers off the street could have a net economic benefit in NZ, an Opposition-led inquiry into homelessness has heard.

Annette King will release anti-obesity policy in November - and says there is mounting evidence and growing support for sugary drink taxes.

Labour plans to open new office in Auckland headed by Matt McCarten as it prepares for Election 2017.