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Iwi argues for Three Waters co-governance in Parliament
Iwi makes an impassioned argument for co-governance.
Parliament protest 'judge' stood down from senior role with prominent health provider
Man who wore a wig and brandished a gavel in front of Parliament now subject of a review.
'It's triggering': Former Gaurav Sharma staffer urges MP to 'move on' after latest 4700-word Facebook post
Former staffer for Gaurav Sharma urges MP to move on after his latest social media rant.
Police spent $3.7m responding to Parliament occupation
The cost of the occupation has ballooned by more than $1 million.
New Speaker's warning to expelled MP after fresh accusations
Adrian Rurawhe will be the second Māori to hold the role of Speaker.
'Parliamentary scrapper': Luxon on Mallard's diplomatic skills
Christopher Luxon says National won't miss Mallard as Speaker, but has done good as well.
The darker undertones of mock court trial at parliamentary protest
"The event [yesterday] takes place not by itself. It's not a singular event."
'An outrage': Seymour slams Mallard's Irish diplomatic post
National could give Gaurav Sharma a speaking slot to unload on Labour.
Tamaki announces new political party; holds 'mock trial'
Today's protest is led by Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki.
Mahuta was associate minister when husband's firm awarded Govt contract
The contract was awarded to Nanaia Mahuta's husband on a "sole source basis".
Bullying at Parliament - meet the man trying to get rid of it
Parliament is not a toxic place to work, says boss Rafael Gonzalez-Montero.
NZ MPs set up anti-China Pacific group
Two New Zealand MPs are among Pacific MPs joining a new anti-China Pacific group.
Parliament protest: Police call in backup, Tamaki says no plans for occupation
Protest comes six months after 23-day anti-mandate demonstration at Parliament.
Roads closed, parking restricted as Parliament protest looms
Some roads near Parliament will be closed in the days before the protest.
Claire Trevett: Just a 'rogue MP', or a warning sign?
Is Gaurav Sharma a warning that Labour's backbench has been left to drift too much?
Three waters threatens Auckland's housing boom - council
Auckland council fears Three Waters will undermine the Government's housing objective.
Labour MP Gaurav Sharma suspended 'effective immediately'
It is the "most appropriate" response to "repeated breaches of trust", PM says.
'Will it be fair?': Labour MP speaks ahead of special caucus meeting
It was still up in the air whether Sharma would attend the special caucus meeting.
Rogue MP v PM: Sharma's new Facebook post as Ardern speaks to media; caucus to decide fate
Dr Gaurav Sharma has alleged 'rampant' bullying within Parliament, including between MPs.
Ex-Labour MP 'appalled' at Sharma 'mouthing off' about Parliament bullying
An ex-Labour MP has attacked Gurav Sharma for ill-discipline, Sharma fought back.
Petition to expel Russian ambassador delivered to Parliament
The petition also calls for New Zealand to sever diplomatic relations with Russia.
New law gives Ngāi Tahu right to appoint two councillors
National says the treaty does not trump democracy; Labour says it's the treaty evolving.
The MPs who are exempt from wearing masks
Speaker Trevor Mallard says he is satisfied each of the exemptions is justified.
Audrey Young: The PM and the Shaw thing - Ardern neglected options in Greens crisis
OPINION: Jacinda Ardern has not exactly helped James Shaw as he goes for a second chance.
'He has to change': Former Green MPs say James Shaw has failed on climate action
The Greens voted yesterday to reopen nominations for Shaw's co-leader job.
Youth MPs grill Government in the Beehive
No question in Parliament over two days this week was asked by anyone older than 18.
Euthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability Commissioner
A total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.
Analysis: Battle may be brewing over broadening euthanasia laws
Parliament could come under pressure to broaden euthanasia laws in 2024.
David Seymour wants apology from Rawiri Waititi over karaka seeds joke
Act leader says an apology would be the right thing for Rawiri Waititi to do.
'Hell on earth': Woman with no mental illness kept in psychiatric hospitals for 40 years
Alison Pascoe sought $4m in compensation.
Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power
The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.
Exclusive: PM's terror expert hired - then quietly dropped
He was told he had the job - start day March 1. Then he was mentioned in a news story.
Te Pāti Māori's 'fearless fight' for equality for Māori
Māori Party president says his party is the only one to achieve equality for all Māori.