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‘Stop Co-Governance’ site used world's oldest man who died in 2020 to illustrate rally support
The so-called Stop Co-governance roadshow uses images of others presented as supporters.
New police-style vests for Parliament Security after Parliament occupation
The new uniform is designed to make staff feel safe after occupation threats.
Posie Parker's anti-trans rally attracted range of far-right groups
Parker distanced herself from neo-Nazis but various extreme groups turned up at her rally.
Security threat: Could TikTok get banned in NZ?
There are growing concerns about the influence of the social media app.
Marama Davidson cut short trying to ‘have conversation’ on violence in the House
Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon face off in Parliament.
Marama Davidson speaks after Opposition demands apology for ‘white cis men’ comment
The Greens co-leader was strongly questioned in the House today.
Greens call for universal Covid vax availabilty after nearly 2500 children hospitalised
The Green Party is calling for the Covid-19 vaccine to be made universally available.
Mahuta ‘clearly stated’ NZ’s concerns over China giving lethal aid to Russia
Mahuta urged China to use influence on Russia to end its war on Ukraine.
‘Problematic’ ram raid reporting prompts police to consider data collection change
The true number of ram raids per month can almost be double what police first estimate.
Govt to increase detention of asylum seekers without warrant from 4 to 28 days
Amnesty says sends "worrying message and sets a dangerous precedent" for future changes.
Marama Davidson apologises to PM for ‘white cis men’ comment
The Greens co-leader is still suffering from being hit by a motorcycle on Saturday.
PM giving Marama Davidson 'leeway' for 'white cis men' comment
Chris Hipkins said he accepted Marama Davidson's clarification.
Holly Bennett calls on colleagues to be more accountable
Holly Bennett is urging fellow lobbyists to make sector more transparent.
'Not appropriate': PM says MP's 'white cis men' comment
It comes after a week of tensions and MP injured at trans-rights rally.
Marama Davidson walks back 'white cis men' comment over violence
The Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence faces flak over the comments.
Peters 'extraordinarily grateful' for Hugo Barr's $116k bequest to NZ First
NZ First has received a large donation.
PM says Marama Davidson's 'white cis men' comment not 'appropriate'
Chris Hipkins said it wasn’t the words he would use.
Retail crime and youth offending support safe from PM’s cost of living cuts
The PM's policy bonfire doesn't appear to extend to retail crime and youth offending.
Revealed: Three local terror plots foiled; foreign interference rising, spies told
The interference included harassing ethnic communities who speak out against other govts.
Keeping the flow: The use of te reo at Parliament
There’s more acknowledgement of and referral to Māori customs in the House.
Mahuta: NZ’s relationship with China taken ‘seriously’
Foreign Affairs Minister says relations need 'continual management'.
‘Significant impact’: MSD dental grants near $15m in first three months of policy
Data indicates people had been putting off dental work due to high cost.
Beehive Diaries: Census’ extra-marital affair, dancing queens and who won Chris of the week?
National's leader came out firing after suffering in Covid isolation.
Claire Trevett: Christopher Luxon finally shows signs of Hipkins fightback
Luxon's move to counter Hipkins was aimed squarely at parents.
Peters wants to scrap Govt department Māori names
Peters is giving his speech on the doorstep of Christopher Luxon's electorate.
NZ 'appalled' by Israeli minister’s comments denying existence of Palestinian people - MFAT
The comments are "irresponsible and inflammatory" and threaten peace, says MFAT.
Anti-co-governance group is finding it difficult to book venues
An online petition is calling for Julian Batchelor’s tour to be axed.
‘Immediate difference’: How Govt could lift thousands out of most extreme poverty
It comes as the latest statistics today showed child poverty levels had stagnated.
NZ independence does not mean fence-sitting - diplomat
Experts debate the difference between independence and even-handedness.
Child poverty not improving, still 120,000 in material hardship
Statistics show gradual declines on most measures but campaigners say still too high.
Nats' school shake-up: Hour a day of reading, writing, maths - and two tests a year
National will rewrite the curriculum if it wins the upcoming election.
How well-connected lobbyists ask for - and receive - for their corporate clients
'Section 61 C needs to be deleted' - former minister tells Beehive staff.
National reshuffles backroom operation after senior staffer’s sudden resignation
National's party secretary has quit, prompting an urgent reshuffle.