Supreme Court rules in favour of lowering voting age to 16
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Peeni Henare has visited Kyiv, saying it reaffirmed New Zealand's support for Ukraine.
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Treasury unhappy with rushed gang law’s lack of human rights consideration
Officials warned the policy was rushed.
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.
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'No one gets to lie to me twice' - Winston Peters reveals the party he won't work with
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Ardern's meeting with President Xi was not a win or a loss - but it wasn't a draw either.
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Thomas Coughlan: Labour goes on the offensive
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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
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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.
PM Jacinda Ardern to meet China's President Xi Jinping
Ardern will meet with China's President in first face-to-face since 2019.
Claire Trevett: Implicit warning to PM in Xi’s rebuke of Trudeau
President Xi's rebuke of Justin Trudeau comes a day before Ardern is due to meet Xi.
‘Fitter, faster criminals’: Wide condemnation of National’s youth crime policy
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‘Substantial investment’ needed to address complex school challenges - principal
Sector says 'proof in the pudding' will be in what funding and resources come with it.
Government considering extension for Kāinga Ora Healthy Homes target
Latest data shows state landlord would miss its target of July 1 next year.
National plans crack down on youth offending, including military academies
The Opposition leader is in the city visiting business.
Analysis: Russia, China, a Trump comeback - Ardern will face a big plate of troubles at Apec
Ardern's first Apec in 2017 was very different to the one ahead of her now.
Labour just behind Nats, NZ First on the cusp in new poll
A new poll has slightly better result for Labour.
A bridge between two worlds - tributes flow for Wira Gardiner
Hone Harawira described an unforgettable night with Sir Wira in Parekura Horomia's bedroom
‘This war must end’ - Jacinda Ardern condemns missile strike in Poland
Jacinda Ardern spoke in Vietnam about the missile strike in Poland.
National leader in a policy traffic jam over 'ute tax'
Christopher Luxon U-turned on a U-turn on one policy, before U-turning on another.
Leaked briefing: Top health official urges ministers to take action on staff shortages
Official warns of 'significant workforce shortages' in professions not on Green List.
Watch: 'Not out of the woods' - Covid summer wave may hit 11k cases a day
21,595 new community cases have been reported in the past week.
MPs warned: 'You can't be amateurs anymore'
Former prime minister says public confidence is being undermined.
PM says Vietnam deal is good news for lime lovers
Latest trade gain gives green light to 'green gold' - the expensive little lime.
'Falling down a carbon black hole' - Labour attacks Nats' climate plan
National would see emissions increase by twice Auckland's annual emissions, claims Labour.
Judge widens parliamentary privilege in revised decision
Winston Peters welcomes revised judgment.