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NZ First, Greens gain as National and Labour fall in latest poll.
Nicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unit
An old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.
Petition to ban private fireworks to be presented to Parliament
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WorkSafe shake-up starts with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone use
Road cone hotline for public to report excessive cone use launches today.
‘Bad faith’: Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishes
Government ditches waiting for a review of Te Ao Mārama, banking $32m in savings instead.
Editorial: Kids left to their own devices prefer social-media's blue light
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Jacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime Minister
A Different Kind of Power tells the personal challenges behind her public, political face.
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'A Different Kind of Power' takes readers behind-the-scenes of Dame Jacinda's life.
Watch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's message
David Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.
Babies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogates
But they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.
Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change
School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.
Ryan Bridge: Political wizard Peters casts spell around Hipkins
OPINION: Hipkins hasn't ruled out Winston, hoping he might change his mind.
Te Pāti Māori tries to heal rift with Labour, is it too late? - Thomas Coughlan
Te Pāti Māori is trying to repair a strained relationship with Labour.
Worst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollster
Nicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.
‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy
The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.
Act MP: Why I held up ‘my’ nude photo in Parliament
Laura McClure held up an AI deep fake of herself in Parliament.
‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies
Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".
David Seymour condemns ‘immature’ charity fight challenge from Te Pāti Māori MP's son
Eru Kapa-Kingi, son of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, is a prominent pro-Te Tiriti activist.
Double deputies: Peters, Seymour discuss Luxon, swapping House seats and advantages in 2026
If Seymour is expecting a handover gift, he needn’t worry.
Landlord looks to sell Govt offices worth $48.5m, touts one as potential hotel
The company acknowledged there was 'a lot of gossip' around one of the buildings.
'Almost certainly': Seymour warns of prosecutions as Govt cracks down on school truancy
But he says families facing hardship will not be penalised.
Aussie diplomat's partner escapes conviction after spitting in woman's face
The man was granted name suppression to protect his wife's career.
$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh options
The project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.
Audrey Young: Anxiety rises ahead of David Seymour's stint as Deputy PM
OPINION: The Act leader's only guardrails will be the ones he sets himself.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says
'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'
‘Could have expressed it better’: Luxon weighs in on minister’s Indian ‘spam’ comments
Comments were made in the House in response to questions from Labour's Willow-Jean Prime.
PM Luxon open to ‘Anzac’ visit to Ukraine amid Russian war
Luxon says he'd ideally tee up other meetings in Europe to pair with a potential visit.
‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging Wellington
It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.
More than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in Canterbury
Minister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.
'Real stress': Labour MP Ingrid Leary on retirement village payouts
The law doesn't say when capital sums must be repaid, causing 'real stress': Ingrid Leary.
Watch: PM says teen’s 'run it straight' death a reminder for ‘personal responsibility’
Luxon said people driving the craze should be "thinking and reflecting very strongly".