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Watch: Govt at risk of missing targets for violent crime, announces tougher sentencing rules
Luxon is expected to be joined by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith.
Poll finds that Chris Hipkins' popularity has nosedived
A new poll shows the coalition tightening its grip on power.
Hipkins to head to UK, will discuss Labour's direction with its new Govt
It comes as Labour considers its platform for the next election.
Youth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilot
The Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.
‘Absolute dog’s breakfast’: Why a new move banning gang patches in a private home is causing an uproar
Should it be a jailable crime to have a gang patch in your house, even if it's not yours?
PM urges people to come forward over historical child sex abuse claims against former Nat minister
Police were reportedly investigating claims at the time of the former minister's death.
PM announces drop in Auckland CBD crime rates after overnight police ride-along
The level of crime, particularly in Auckland, was a major election issue last year.
Shane Te Pou: Time for Hipkins to spring into action
OPINION: Hipkins needs to quickly get his caucus and party onside, then travel the motu.
Claire Trevett: David Seymour's annoying habit of hogging headlines
OPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill is going nowhere - so why is Seymour digging in?
Peters pulls Ngata into Treaty debate from the grave
Sir Apirana Ngata's family discussed how to respond to him being used in debate.
Parliament sets itself free, and gives security guards greater powers
Parliament, not the Government, will decide how much money it needs.
Seymour on the 'dystopian' ads and what 'crashed' Act's support
You might think Act's 2023 election campaign was a success. Its leader isn't so sure.
‘Need rather than race’: Govt formally makes expectations clear to public services
A coalition agreement says that “need” should be prioritised over "race".
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
PM says Treaty Principles Bill not the 'number one' issue for New Zealanders
Luxon believes a referendum on the Treaty principles would be incredibly divisive.
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
The Māngere MP will undergo surgery and then remain on leave to recover.
Far North Mayor's message for Simeon Brown on Māori ward referendums: 'You pay for it'
Councils around the country have raised concerns about the cost of holding the polls.
Behind the scenes of Winston Peters’ fight to make minimal cuts to ministry
Willis said Peters' proposals "fall short" of expectations. But he got his way.
Calls to investigate intelligence agencies over potential co-operation with Israel’s invasion of Gaza
Three activists have warned the agencies could be a party to the invasion of Gaza.
Budget docs: Treasury recommended less health funding, lower tax cuts
Three months later, Budget papers have been released.
Politician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international award
Maipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.
Audrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disaster
OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.
Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation
Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.
Govt to pay for abuse in care survivors to attend national apology after 'lessons learned’
Some survivors missed witnessing the tabling of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
Act MP's emotional speech
Mark Cameron has spoken in Parliament about the death of his son. Video / Parliament TV
Take your time to use gift cards: Parliament backs minimum period of three years before they expire
All but one party supported the legislation.
Watch: Act MP's emotional speech to Parliament - 'I buried my boy and he is gone'
The MP described himself as 'a shadow of the man that boy would have become'.
‘Comfort food for the Labour Party’ - National teases Labour up over tax divisions
Chris Hipkins and David Parker are not on the same page - and National finds it funny.
Opening digital front door: Technology Minister supports expansion of Ukraine-inspired AI tool across government
The tool has been developed for businesses but could be expanded across the Government.
Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts
The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.
'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures
The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.
Treaty Principles Bill: The three principles of the bill agreed on by Cabinet
The bill being spearheaded by David Seymour is currently being drafted.