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‘Reckless and irresponsible’: Govt urgently pushing through 24 bills
More than 20 bills were set to be rushed through Parliament under urgency.
Government must help bank fight inflation - Luxon
National leader says the Government needs to step up in the inflation fight
Labour changes to car standards - this time with National support
National still opposes car standards after Labour introduces bill to delay them
Disinformation should be regulated, but not outlawed - Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commissioner had discussed the matter with the Prime Minister.
Local election voting age looks set to change after poll of MPs reveals strong support
Voting age looks set to change based on poll of MPs
Early signs suggest Labour keen on lower voting age
A poll of Labour MPs suggests most are keen on lowering the voting age
Kāinga Ora and private landlords given 12-month extension to meet Healthy Homes standards
Govt also announced work on meth testing and regulations for property managers.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited to address Parliament
Video link arrangements being set up to hear an address from Kyiv.
Government to make Healthy Homes extension announcement
Kāinga Ora estimates Covid-19 set the state landlord back six months in its renovations.
Simon Wilson: National’s approach to climate is a massive failure for farmers
National's complaints about the Government's farm policies show very poor leadership.
NZ could see ‘differential’ voting age system for local and general elections
Lowering voting age to 16 at local elections could offer 'trial run'.
Thomas Coughlan: Change to local body voting age possible - even likely
Watch out local body politicians - teenage voters might be coming.
NZ Govt sanctions Russian president Vladimir Putin’s daughters
The Government has sanctioned more than 1200 people and entities so far.
Watch: Parliament to consider lowering voting age to 16 - PM
Legislation will be drafted for Parliament to consider lowering the voting age to 16.
Parliament to consider lowering voting age to 16
However, any change seems unlikely with it needing at least 75 per cent support of MPs.
Luxon not ruling out NZ First coalition
The ball is in Luxon's court after Winston Peters ruled out NZ First working with Labour.
Supreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16
Appeal makes it to NZ's highest court, but only Parliament can decide if law will change.
Peeni Henare becomes first NZ minister to visit Ukraine since conflict
Peeni Henare has visited Kyiv, saying it reaffirmed New Zealand's support for Ukraine.
Treasury unhappy with rushed gang law’s lack of human rights consideration
Officials warned the policy was rushed.
One year in: Can Christoper Luxon beat Jacinda Ardern in 2023?
National Party leader has steadied the ship, but can he now steer it to victory?
National candidate says military academies stop just 15 per cent from reoffending
The policy would allow offenders aged 15 to 17 to be sent away for up to 12 months.
Ardern: IMF warning of recessions 'a cause for concern'
IMF delivered Apec leaders a grim warning, and leaders condemned Ukraine war in statement.
Beehive Diaries: Happy ending to Beehive Kiwifruit drama
The replacement came fitted with a crash helmet.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Why flip-flop Luxon is making voters nervous
OPINION: The National leader's flub this week is a case in point.
Heat, wardrobe malfunctions and security: Behind the scenes of Ardern’s Asia trip
Five behind the scenes moments from the PM's trip to the South East Asia.
'No one gets to lie to me twice' - Winston Peters reveals the party he won't work with
A buoyant Winston Peters says he will go after Labour's core vote for the first time.
Claire Trevett: What went on in PM's meeting with China's president
Ardern's meeting with President Xi was not a win or a loss - but it wasn't a draw either.
Ardern meets President Xi: ‘China sees NZ as important partner and friend’
Ardern's meeting with President Xi in Bangkok lasted 50 minutes.
Thomas Coughlan: Labour goes on the offensive
OPINION: Labour relearned the tricks of opposition this week.
Healthy Homes extension being ‘considered’ for all landlords
It comes after major disruptions from Covid-19 and supply chain issues.
PM Jacinda Ardern on the Xi-Trudeau showdown - ahead of meeting both at Apec
Talking and telling: PM Jacinda Ardern on when leader talks should stay secret
'Cash-strapped Kiwis deserve certainty': New poll shows strong support for fuel tax cuts to continue
A poll has found most Kiwis want an extension to the fuel tax cut.
Ankle bracelets on 10-year-olds? Law change needed to facilitate National’s plan
The policies attracted plenty of criticism from Labour, Greens and the Māori Party.