Trove of newly released briefing documents reveal state of country and challenges facing Govt
Documents have finally been released detailing the state of the country's services.
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Australian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of Anzus
The ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello digs in over excise tax claims
Costello rejects claims she specifically sought out advice on freezing tobacco excise tax.
Watch: Judith Collins nearly runs over Australian Deputy PM with pink Mars rover
The four ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.
The state of tourism: Low wages, poor productivity, and the perennial question of who pays
Tourism Minister told not to fund local tourism and leave it to the regions
Watch: 'No undue influence' - Seymour hits back at claims about tobacco industry
With Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Australia, the honour falls to Act's leader.
Minister briefings - Concerns over gangs, extremist views, student mental health trauma after Covid
Bims have been released today to the National-NZ First-Act coalition Government.
‘Could happen tomorrow’: Govt warned of chances of ‘catastrophic’ earthquake
Staffing issues could compromise the Government's response to even small-scale events.
'An amazing electorate': What Northland MP Grant McCallum hopes to deliver
'I stand ready to help and engage however I can.'
Aukus on the agenda, as Winston Peters and Judith Collins try to charm Australia
The pair are in the country for a history-making defence meeting.
Bill English on the 'twists and turns' of the Treaty relationship
The former PM points to lessons from the past five years.
Potential contenders to be Greens co-leader - why they might be right for role
Chlöe Swarbrick might feel obliged to put her hand up, even if she doesn't really want to.
Clear the air: Govt ministers asked to disclose tobacco industry links
Government remains under scrutiny over its smokefree repeals - and any industry influence.
Winston Peters and Judith Collins land in Melbourne
Winston Peters and Judith Collins have touched down in Melbourne.
Watch: Kelvin Davis’ rallying call to Māori as he finishes politics with rockstar ending
Davis had no issue attacking the Government's policies regarding the Treaty.
Police Minister won’t stake job on police workforce boost, PM determined to achieve it
In the space of 24 hours, Mark Mitchell's view had reversed.
Coalition pothole ahoy! Mark Mitchell cops it in first coalition hiccup
Mark Mitchell takes the first ride on the roller coaster of coalition with NZ First.
Opinion: James Shaw’s departure won’t wreck the Greens
The redder they get, the more people vote for them.
Political Round-up: Luxon needs to raise standards in the Beehive
OPINION: New Zealand has fallen slightly in the latest Corruption Perception Index.
Mark Mitchell corrects answer after police promise flip-flop
Mark Mitchell said yesterday police training numbers couldn’t be delivered in two years.
Watch: Two National MPs representing Hawke’s Bay electorates give maiden speeches to parliament
Two new MPs representing Hawke's Bay electorates deliver their 15-minute speeches.
Labour uses image of influencer charged with rape, human trafficking to endorse Instagram post
The divisive influencer is unable to leave Romania as his legal case progresses.
Luxon says Police Minister wrong on police training timeframe
Mark Mitchell had said police training numbers couldn’t be delivered in two years.
Listen live: Luxon talks to Hosking after Labour claims frontline police promise broken
The promise to deliver 500 new officers over two years looks like it's been extended.
Listen: James Shaw talks to Hosking - 'looking forward to what’s next for me'
Chlöe Swarbrick is an obvious contender for the role.
Letters: Treaty Principles Bill dead in the water; Herne Bay sewerage anguish
OPINION: 'Seymour should look in the mirror to see one major reason for this division.'
Winston Peters and Judith Collins make history with Australia trip
Peters and Collins will leave for meetings with their Australian counterparts today.
National undecided on Act’s four-year term legislation
National says it has no position, despite committing to introduce legislation on it.
Who will replace James Shaw as Green Party co-leader?
Let's face it, it's probably Chlöe Swarbrick.
'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenants
A state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.
Hipkins grills Luxon on smokefree legislation in first Question Time of 2024
Meanwhile, the Green Party's James Shaw said he will resign as co-leader.
Shaw's legacy: The ‘suit’ who brought Greens back from the brink
ANALYSIS: James Shaw will be remembered for more than his climate change legislation
Associate Health Minister likely confused over conflicting tobacco tax comments - PM
A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.
Prime Minister says he has a different view of Treaty to Seymour
It comes just days away from what promises to be an engaging Waitangi Day for the Govt.