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Samoan community gathered at Parliament as Samoan Citizenship Bill passes second reading
Parliament has progressed a bill that, if eventually passed will restore the New Zealand citizen rights of thousands of Samoans. Video / Mark Mitchell
‘Stinging’ criticism of OT's ‘failures’ in responding to claims of violence against children
“The situation left the children at serious risk."
Audrey Young: Biggest losers – Andrew Bayly, Darleen Tana and Tory Whanau blow it
OPINION: Bayly can kiss goodbye to a second term as a minister.
Unredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force worker
The Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
'Sorry, Mum and Dad': The one section of cancelled podcast Kiri Allan regrets
Former minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.
Letters: Next on the menu – healthy $3 lunches for MPs
OPINION: 'Currently the price of a meal at Bellamys is between $35 and $60.'
Oranga Tamariki accepts reoffending possible as boot camp pilot teens return to community
The three-month in-residence phase has finished but now the 'hard work is just beginning'.
Wellington's under-fire council using rates for water investment at nearly double national average
Other authorities are using substantially more debt to pay for water projects.
Ready to meet King Charles, Luxon gears up to travel to Samoa for CHOGM trip; with sunken ship an issue
The PM's adamant the Manawanui saga won't detract from official events.
Government to pilot ‘outcomes contracts’ in social investment push
Nicola Willis to set out her vision for contracting social services.
Christopher Luxon on this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting
Prime Minister Chris Luxon is adamant the saga surrounding the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa won’t overshadow this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Ayesha Verrall contests Winston Peters’ conflict claim about ‘relative’ working on smoking regulation
Peters made the claim while speaking under Parliamentary privilege in the House.
Government gives migrant partners work rights, overturning Labour ban
The partners of some migrants will have greater work rights.
Te Pāti Māori claims police operation targeting Mongrel Mob was ‘terrorism’ with ‘racist agenda’
Mitchell said the police were 'extremely sensitive and careful'.
Simeon Brown on appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown on appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Relentless attacks': Thousands descend on Parliament for workers’ rights protest
Crowds gathered on Parliament's lawn to protest Government policies.
It's Personal with Anika Moa - the RNZ podcast episode featuring former Minister Kiri Allan
Former Minister Kiri Allan talks to musician Anika Moa in a podcast RNZ didn't want you to hear. Video / RNZ
Revealed: The Kiri Allan, Anika Moa podcast RNZ refused to air
The podcast was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.
Christopher Luxon defends Andrew Bayly
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defends Small Business Minister Andrew Bayly. Video / Mark Mitchell
David Seymour on Crown observer for Wellington City Council
Act leader David Seymour on the Government appointing an observer to the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell
One general electorate to be cut for next election
Stats NZ has confirmed the changes following the release of the 2023 Census results.
'Small wine tasting': Andrew Bayly corrects answer in House about workplace insult incident
Labour says there are still 'massive questions' about the Bayly situation.
Aussie aged care firm offers Kiwis up to $10k, free housing to cross ditch for jobs
This latest recruitment drive comes as our aged care sector faces shortfalls.
Editorial: Swearing by a member of Parliament is neither light-hearted nor unintentional
OPINION: Andrew Bayly's outburst was not in the Cabinet Manual.
800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?
Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?
Darleen Tana 'relieved' after she's ousted from Parliament
Darleen Tana has been removed from Parliament.
National's Andrew Bayly questioned on controversial insult
National's Andrew Bayly is questioned about controversial insult upon his return to Parliament. Video / Parliament TV
Watch: 'Must do better' – Mayor says tough decisions ahead after Government appoints observer
The Government is to appoint a Crown observer to Wellington City Council.
Chicken katsu, butter chicken, lasagne: David Seymour’s new $3 school lunches revealed
The new lunch programme starts in Term 1, 2025.
'I wasn't': Andrew Bayly maintains he wasn't drunk when he insulted worker
Bayly apologised last week, claiming he thought his comments were 'light-hearted'.
Labour decries Govt ‘subverting’ proper process on Three Strikes changes
The Criminal Bar Association fears the impact the bill will have.
Abuse in Care: Government releases details of national apology
The apology will take place on November 12.