Analysis: The Govt needs a good Budget; why it might not deliver one
After a bad poll, the Government needs to find a way to make voters feel happier.
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Green MP Julie Anne Genter told to return to her seat in Parliament during exchange with National's Matt Doocey. Video / Parliament TV
Protester interrupts Winston Peters' speech at Parliament
A protester interrupted Winston Peters during his speech in Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
James Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics job
Shaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.
Spy agency knew China-backed cyber attack targeted former MPs and didn’t tell them
The two MPs and the one academic targeted in the attack are furious and disappointed.
Political plonk: Parliament producing its own exclusive wine range
The wine will be produced in a winery that is at least 51 per cent New Zealand owned.
PM Christopher Luxon faces trial by pay rise, Hipkins is short-changed
There's no good time for MPs to get pay rises, but there were some redeeming features.
Economics, not politics: Former PM Sir John Key proposes theory explaining TV poll
Key felt the three parties in the Government were working well together.
Pay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026
The Prime Minister says he does not need the increase and will donate it to charity.
Politicians face off after poll dismissed as 'fruitcake business'
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.
Audrey Young: Peters has the most to complain about after grim poll result
OPINION: The poll will only prove to Peters' team that statesmanship doesn't win votes.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Demoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
The National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.
‘A few pirate jokes’: Minister's detached retina forces eye-patch use
Hoggard thinks the injury was from being punched in the face playing rugby 20 years ago.
Claire Trevett: Poll a bitter pill for Luxon, morale boost for Labour and Hipkins
The Budget has become a high-stakes game as Luxon seeks the elusive honeymoon.
Coalition crumble: Govt parties drop in poll - Labour, Greens, Te Pāti Māori edge ahead
The poll comes a month before the Government's Budget.
Watch: Schools that flout cellphone ban will be audited by ERO, PM warns
Work programmes would soon be announced relating to the priority areas.
PM 'unilaterally' sacking Act minister would breach coalition agreement - David Seymour
The Act leader doesn't think any of his ministers are showing signs of failure thus far.
David Seymour flags $1.7b boost to Pharmac funding
The Associate Health Minister wants Pharmac to show how it can save the Government money.
David Seymour announcement
David Seymour is set to make an announcement live from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Targets proposed to shrink healthcare wait times to cost $723m
Labour says the proposed cost signals the expense required to reduce treatment delays.
Political Roundup: Shane Jones in 'Make NZ Great Again' mode with new law
Opinion: Shane Jones and Chris Bishop's approach will appeal to the public.
Claire Trevett: Luxon takes leaf from Yellowstone in dealing to under-performing ministers
Leader's ability to sack a minister altogether is limited by a lack of replacements.
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Audrey Young: National's comeback kid has a lot on his plate
OPINION: Three years ago, 'Goldie' was in the political doldrums.
Quarry linked to $55k donation to NZ First and Shane Jones, approached over fast-track
The Government has been urged to manage potential conflicts.
Media minister Melissa Lee rolled as industry awaits plan
Paul Goldsmith now inherits the tricky job some predecessors have resigned over.
‘Possum caught in headlights’: Media commentators welcome Melissa Lee's sacking
Luxon announced the reshuffle yesterday.
'Emerge stronger': Why Christopher Luxon is a clear winner after today's reshuffle
Melissa Lee had the Media & Communications portfolio for six years before this reshuffle.
Opinion: The way Luxon rolls will keep ministers on their toes
OPINION: The PM's message is clear: if you're not up to the job, you don't keep it.
Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings
Penny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.
Police Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangs
Mark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.
Half a billion-dollar dry dock project gets Minister’s nod
The dry dock development will have a major impact on Northland.