Former National Party president named as political figure in prominent businessman’s trial
Michelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case.
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Govt denies influencers dampened Iran criticism
It comes as Govt ramps up its criticism against Iranian regime.
Passenger rail protesters join select committee while blocking State Highway 1
Members of the protest group, Restore Passenger Rail, had plagued Wellington commuters.
Act of revenge: Scorned public servant swindles $55k
The ex-staffer's actions were described as 'a breach of trust in the absolute extreme'.
'Just told goodbye': Claims refugees placed in unheated, overcrowded homes after provider switch
New resettlement providers in Auckland, Chch and Hamilton after Red Cross lost tender.
Banning booze in sports: Can Green MP get support for her alcohol reforms?
National will vote against, Labour MPs say they are divided about Chloe Swarbrick bill.
Willis calls on Govt to apologise for cost-of-living payment
National and Act want an investigation into cost-of-living payments.
Tamaki announces new political party; holds 'mock trial'
Today's protest is led by Destiny Church founder Brian Tamaki.
Parliament protest: Police call in backup, Tamaki says no plans for occupation
Protest comes six months after 23-day anti-mandate demonstration at Parliament.
Rogue MP v PM: Sharma's new Facebook post as Ardern speaks to media; caucus to decide fate
Dr Gaurav Sharma has alleged 'rampant' bullying within Parliament, including between MPs.
Euthanasia complaint being investigated by Health and Disability Commissioner
A total of 143 people have died from euthanasia in New Zealand.
'Hell on earth': Woman with no mental illness kept in psychiatric hospitals for 40 years
Alison Pascoe sought $4m in compensation.
Government faces 60-year debt blowout on state homes
Kāinga Ora's debt has become unsustainable with costs doubling by some measures.
National says it will ban gang patches in public, empower cops to split gatherings
The law and order policy was announced as gang violence is in the headlines.
Generational constitutional shake-up close to passing after four years
Is New Zealand strengthening the Bill of Rights - or tiptoeing towards American justice?
'Misinformation' and kickbacks - Parliament scraps on labour law
A bitter battle over employment law erupted in Parliament on Tuesday night.
Benefits need to be up to $165 higher a week, advocacy group says
Benefits will be lifted on Friday. But analysis shows families will still come up short.
Young family charged $10,000 interest on a $29,000 car loan
Community groups highlights the cases to lobby against diluted lending laws.
Emergency powers may be needed to clear Parliament protesters - Police Commissioner
Protest shouldn't have got to this but use of force unacceptable to many - Andrew Coster.
Coups, cocks, and Covid: Auckland MPs descent on Wellington
Auckland MPs returned to Parliament to find chaos both inside the building, and out.
Political Roundup: The glory days of Ardern's Labour Govt are over
OPINION: The highs of last year's historic election result have quickly evaporated.
29 new Covid cases - eight unlinked; new case at hospital ED
Cabinet meets on alert level, 2 million Kiwis now fully vaccinated.
Grumpy Parliament urgently passes Covid legislation
A grumpy Parliament nearly unanimously rushed urgent Covid laws through first reading.
Shaw still heading to Glasgow, as NZ reconnects with the world
Climate Change Minister James Shaw will attend climate change talks in Scotland.
National and Act call for Parliament to return under lockdown
This week Parliament was in recess, but was scheduled to resume next Tuesday.
Whangārei list MP Shane Reti wants all parties to support his cancer medicines members bill
Whangārei list MP Dr Shane Reti hopes all MPs will support his Private Members Bill
National 'dodged a very big bullet' with Jake Bezzant scandal, Collins believes
National Party selection processes need to be more robust, says leader.
Concern new police powers could perpetuate systemic racism towards Māori
Meanwhile Judith Collins says there is 'absolutely' no systemic racism in the police.
Barry Soper: Mallard knew from the beginning he could never win
OPINION: Mallard's pathetic excuse says he didn't know the definition of the accused word.
'Totally inappropriate': PM ticks off Mallard over sex-assault claims
Jacinda Ardern has given House Speaker Trevor Mallard a very public dressing down.
Explainer: Trevor Mallard's false rape claim and how we got to last night's messy debate
It started as a false rape claim and erupted to yelling and finger-pointing in the House
Claire Trevett: Speaker showdown an unedifying display
Chris Hipkins summed it best when he said reflected badly on everyone who took part.
'The biggest bully I've ever seen in Parliament' - Speaker Trevor Mallard digs heels in over sex-assault claim
The Speaker of the House has accused a former parliamentary staffer of sexual assault.
Greens, Labour undecided over Uyghur genocide motion
The Act Party is seeking support to debate the motion in the House on Wednesday.