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Oranga Tamariki: Bill repealing section of act passes first reading in Parliament
The pledge to repeal the section was part of Act’s coalition agreement with National.
Former PM Chris Hipkins was gifted a bike by Chinese Premier Li Qiang
David Seymour may have to declare an expensive bottle of cologne he was reportedly gifted.
Claire Trevett: National MP David MacLeod comes a cropper to paperwork, will it hurt him much?
OPINION: MacLeod was on a fast track to be a minister - until his paperwork went awry.
Audrey Young: The best of a boring bunch of pre-Budget speeches
OPINION: Also in today's politics briefing - MP David MacLeod's donations drama.
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins on New Plymouth MP David MacLeod
National’s New Plymouth MP David MacLeod has been stood down immediately from his select committee roles after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. Video / Mark Mitchell
'I'm extremely disappointed': National MP stood down for failing to declare donations
The New Plymouth MP was the chairman of the Environment Committee.
Labour warns of Govt’s ‘smoke and mirrors’ in upcoming Budget
It's Barbara Edmonds' first pre-Budget speech as Labour finance spokeswoman.
Law change could ‘worsen safety, stability, and well-being of our children’ says OT
Oranga Tamariki's scathing criticism of Govt plans to repeal section 7AA
Simon Wilson: Luxon and Swarbrick - a tale of two speeches
OPINION: The PM and the Greens co-leader gave very different climate speeches last week.
Letters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?
OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'
Government puts all housing programmes under review in wake of damning report
Significant devolution in housing seems inevitable after report into Kāinga Ora.
Roadside drug testing legislation to be introduced by Govt - 50,000 tests per year
The legislation would give police the power to randomly screen drivers for drugs.
PM declares total refresh of Kāinga Ora board, KiwiBuild ditched
The review was announced amid projections Kāinga Ora’s debt could reach $28.9 billion.
Pseudoephedrine cold and flu medicines back on shelves
Associate Minister David Seymour said there would be safeguards in place.
Political Roundup: Could Willie Jackson be the populist leader Labour needs?
OPINION: Expect to see a lot more of Willie Jackson, says Bryce Edwards.
Carl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative Space
Visiting Whanganui Creative Space studio on Monday, May 20, was Whanganui MP Carl Bates.
Chinese ambassador issues Aukus warning about ‘taking sides’
China's ambassador has cut in on the Aukus debate.
Suspended Green MP Darleen Tana probe cost reaches $43k
The investigation has taken nine weeks and is yet to conclude.
NZ among world's worst developed countries for homelessness
New Zealand ranks first by one definition, and seventh by another.
‘Designed to provoke anger’: Ministry's sex education disinformation warning
It has seen an 'intensification of misinformation and disinformation around sex education.
PM Christopher Luxon compares Labour to arsonists in fiery speech
The PM was speaking to supporters in Palmerston North this morning.
Swarbrick says Green MP’s intimidation ‘not comparable’ to National MP case
Swarbrick discussed her under-fire MPs Julie Anne Genter and Darleen Tana this morning.
NZDF rescue flights await French approval to bring home Kiwis stranded in New Caledonia
Winston Peters said NZ is waiting for French authorities to confirm it's safe.
Shane Te Pou: Time for justice for Samoans stripped of NZ citizenship
OPINION: It’s not too late for National to get on the right side of history.
Chris Hipkins unveils Labour's 'vision' and plan to get back in power
Labour's set its sights on regaining power and improving NZ's tech, education and housing.
Thomas Coughlan: Wealth tax or capital gains tax? Labour’s big choice
Labour has a big, taxing decision on its hands.
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
David Seymour, unions clash over charter school scheme
David Seymour says PPTA meetings on charter schools are pushing 'misinformation'.
Audrey Young: Badly behaved MPs needed a time-out
OPINION: Misconduct and extreme rhetoric have become too familiar in NZ politics.
Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
'I crossed a line': Julie Anne Genter on Parliament outburst
Green MP talks in an extended interview about allegations of intimidating behaviour.
Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets
Previous Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.
Public sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to go
NZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.