Bill dumped after chaos sees Government caught without minister
The Government saw one of its bills discharged after no minister spoke on it.
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Darleen Tana digs in as MP, Greens to decide on invoking waka-jumping law
Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick says wider party approval is needed to use the law.
Watch: 'Distressing' - Helen Clark weighs in on Winston Peters' 'retard' remark
Peters had to withdraw the use of the phrase 'retard comment' in Parliament today.
Darleen Tana returns to House, Greens 'incredibly frustrated'
On the way into Parliament, Green co-leader Chloe Swarbrick said she had sent a further email to Darleen Tana asking her to respond to the Green Party’s call for her to resign.
Darleen Tana's 'extensive' involvement with troubled bike firm revealed in report
The Greens have released a summary of the report into Darleen Tana.
GCSB admits need for improvement over foreign hacking threats against MPs
The spy agency reviewed its processes after MPs felt let down.
Claire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debut
The photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.
Barry Soper: Greens in ideological cesspit because of Darleen Tana
OPINION: When you defiantly sit on the findings of a report, speculation becomes rife.
Govt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban report
The Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.
Analysis: Why Greens hate waka-jumping law and will be cautious about using it
But they'll have to decide whether they'll be the first party to eject one of their own.
'Disgrace': Peters reacts as MP Darleen Tana set for waka-jumping showdown
Darleen Tana says natural justice was not followed after her resignation from the Greens.
'Pre-determined view': Darleen Tana breaks silence after being asked to resign from Parliament
Under the waka-jumping law, a process has to be followed for Tana to be kicked out.
115 days: Green MP spends half her political career suspended
Darleen Tana hasn't been seen at Parliament for more than half her career as an MP.
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.
MP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic death
Act MP Mark Cameron is returning to Parliament after his son's tragic death.
Claire Trevett: PM's Nato trip perfectly timed for US, UK schmoozing
OPINION: There'll be plenty of high-level chat about what Trump 2.0 might bring.
Treasury boss Caralee McLiesh won’t seek reappointment
The Finance Minister values her 'positive working relationship' with the Treasury boss.
Anti-gang laws softened but still likely to breach Bill of Rights Act
A select committee report ignores suggestions to make the law more Bora-consistent.
Marama Davidson’s surgery and youth crime targets | Focus Morning Bulletin July 3, 2024
This morning, Chereè Kinnear reports Marama Davidson's surgery, no public media merger, and the Police Minister's youth crime goals. VIdeo / NZ Herald / Whakaata Māori
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: 'If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' - we need certainty on Whānau Ora
OPINION: 'The Government continues to pursue a narrow-minded, anti-Māori agenda.'
Finance Minister unreceptive to calls for new finance monitoring unit
New Zealand warned it's not immune from the risk that Budgets start lacking credibility.
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
Judge's full reasons for ex-MP Golriz Ghahraman's case ending with conviction
The former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.
Hollywood and horror in Domain - film stars in NZ; BSA rules on Hosking 'Māorification' comment
Ad agency liquidated; Govt moves to save Shorty St; Stuff's search for a 6pm studio.
Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start
The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
'Witchcraft': Psychotic man who died in police custody saw ghosts before brutal attack on pensioner
A coroner says it is possible the prisoner suffocated while wearing a spit hood.
PM brushes off poll result as Kiwis deliver verdict on Budget 2024
Christopher Luxon also stayed ahead of Chris Hipkins as preferred PM but the gap closed.
Governing coalition bounces back in new poll, Hipkins closes preferred PM gap
How the Government is faring in the first 1News Verian poll since the Budget.
Three Strikes 2.0: Why the Government has watered down the hardline policy
The 'manifestly unjust' clause will apply to both sentence length and parole.
Thomas Coughlan: Think the Budget is over? $85 billion says you’re wrong
OPINION: Details of the biggest health spend-up in NZ's history are imminent.
Winston Peters’ demand Sport NZ re-writes transgender policy disappears in ‘no comment’ vortex
It's unclear whether the NZ First leader will follow up on his demand.
Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.