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NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom from West Papua rebels
Winston Peters has shared details of Mehrtens’ first hours of freedom.
In the pocket of the gun lobby? Firearms Minister's messages revealed
Nicole McKee says it would be remiss of her not to have regular contact with Colfo.
Claire Trevett: Why Luxon got grumpy about the frickin' targets
The reason you heard a lot about law and order this week is National's frickin' targets.
Greens given all-clear to 'waka jump' Darleen Tana
The decision paves the way for Tana to be booted from Parliament.
Kiwis may get to vote on four-year political term next election - Luxon
The Prime Minister said there needed to be longer-term, bipartisan decisions.
'Politically clumsy': Ngāi Tahu blasts David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
National, NZ First have already ruled out supporting the policy.
Foreshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costs
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
RMA will be axed and replaced with two new laws
The Government has revealed its plans for a permanent replacement to the RMA.
Govt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11k
The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
Helen Clark on Israel-Palestine conflict - the old way has failed
Former PM is part of The Elders, a group of former leaders set up by Nelson Mandela.
Watch: 'It's not about the frickin targets': Luxon gets heated over gang numbers
A reporter suggested it was “convenient” for the Government for gang numbers to reduce.
Gangs split on impending patch ban as new police powers pass through Parliament
Terse PM: "It’s not about the fricken targets, it’s actually about the outcomes."
Peters continues criticisms of MPs reading out speeches, denies his own MP did just that
One of his MPs has been accused of reading out her speech.
Watch: PM speaks after 147 police officers added to gang disruption and community patrol
Almost 80 officers will staff police's gang disruption units with more to come.
Pothole vans to patrol NZ roads looking for signs of wear and tear
Pothole vans will soon patrol New Zealand roads.
Christopher Luxon says Wellington mega-tunnel a ‘really attractive’ option
Luxon spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
NZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlements
Winston Peters said New Zealand offered cautious support to the resolution.
Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur
OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.
Govt aiming to reduce number of jury trials to fix court delays
The average duration of a jury trial has jumped from 349 days to 498 days.
Compromised devices part of China-linked ‘botnet’ found in NZ
Aotearoa has joined with others in calling out the activity.
New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon
It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions
Schools face losing contracts if they fail to reach minimum standards.
Anti-gang legislation: Police Minister accepts rushed nature of last-minute amendment not ideal
Cabinet makes second change to proposed legislation after select committee stage.
Roger Partridge: Parliament takes the wheel on contractor rules
OPINION: Legislative intervention shows Parliament taking its role seriously.
Agnes Naera: Progress for women in the boardroom still hard-won
OPINION: 131 years since Suffrage Day there is still work to be done.
‘Confrontational’ and ‘intrusive’: Careful approach needed on gang-patch ban in home, says Police Association
After two last-minute changes, the bill to ban gang patches is set to pass today.
Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target
OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.
Aukus celebrates birthday as NZ continues to deliberate involvement
It's Aukus' third birthday, but NZ is no closer to making up its mind on the deal.
Japanese Ambassador met Govt to discuss energy crisis impact on investment
Japan's Ambassador warned high prices were squeezing big investors.
Fire and Emergency considering fines in light of repeat false alarms
About a third of all callouts turned out to be false alarms, MPs were told.
'Keep quiet’: Peters claims Parliament in ‘state of decay’, takes issue with Te Pāti Māori MP
There were a number of fiery exchanges in the House.
Future of National/NZ First coalition item on sentencing reform uncertain
Winston Peters indicated he was having a meeting with PM Christopher Luxon later tonight.