Nicola Willis on 2024, this year’s flat Budget and universal entitlements
The Finance Minister backs a call to look at targeting some currently universal benefits.
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Politicians with their hearts in the right place look increasingly quaint.
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Te Pāti Māori calls for deadline extension for Treaty Principles Bill submissions and Canada's Liberal Party in need of new leader following Justin Trudeau's resignation.
Audrey Young: Dame Tariana Turia's inspirational interview
Tariana Turia in her own words: 'We are never going to be separate.'
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Dame Tariana Turia, former MP and government minister, has passed away at the age of 80. Video / Corey Fleming
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Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.
Shane Te Pou: The politicians who stood out in a turbulent year
OPINION: It's been a year where minor party MPs led the way.
Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
'There are real criticisms of his leadership': 40 years on, what is the legacy of David Lange?
Barry Soper and Lara Greaves unpack the popular but contentious Prime Minister's record.
Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.
NZ First minister Shane Jones loses tooth during House speech
NZ First minister Shane Jones loses a tooth while giving a speech in the House at Parliament this week. Video / Parliament TV
Claire Trevett: From Treaty Principles to potholes, the battles of 2024
War was waged on potholes and gang patches, on truancy and on each other.
What democratic ‘crisis’ worries Chris Hipkins as he recalls 2024 in politics?
'We’ve made more progress than I anticipated in terms of rebuilding our public support.'
‘A serious problem’: One issue Luxon needs to fix in 2025
On the Tiles recaps the year in politics, and the best and worst performers.
Barbara Edmonds edits Facebook post incorrectly claiming Labour reduced debt
Debt increased considerably in Labour's second term.
How MPs turned Parliament’s final debate into a comedy showdown
Christopher Luxon and David Seymour share laughs, taking jabs at coalition partners.
Government settles on two options for 757, fast-tracks replacement for 2027
One of the potential replacement aircraft will be very familiar to Christopher Luxon.
How Te Pāti Māori aims to unite opposition against current Government
Te Pāti Māori seeks united opposition to oust 'cruel' government.
Watch: 'Cowardly' - Opposition MPs slam Luxon's decision to skip Treaty grounds events
Where the Prime Minister will be on national day is unclear.
MPs react to PM not attending Waitangi
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Labour MP Willie Jackson react to the Prime Minister not attending Waitangi next year.
Chris Hipkins talks about the year
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins talks about the year, 2024.
Opinion: Why the haka protest marked a pivotal moment in NZ politics
Young leaders drove the massive hīkoi, emphasising empowerment and unity in Aotearoa.
Luxon mocks Hipkins with flight joke in Parliament debate
MPs literally counted down the final seconds of Parliament.
Analysis: Treasury gave Labour an open goal, somehow they missed it
Labour somehow seems to think the solution to our woes is more spending.
'I didn’t appoint him': Collins looked at stripping KC's title over alleged 'appalling behaviour'
Winston Peters says he is considering whether to take further action.
Winston Peters fails to produce evidence a close relative of Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents
NZ First leader Winston Peters has so far failed to produce any evidence a close relative of Labour health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall leaked documents. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.
Watch: Peters fires up after not producing evidence of leaking by Verrall’s relative
A new timeline has been revealed.
'No balls': Prime Minister urged to attend Waitangi amid safety concerns
Māori leaders challenge PM to 'front up' at Waitangi, dismiss safety fears.
Analysis: Treasury’s forecasts a grim warning to MPs and New Zealanders
The Government will need to convince New Zealanders to cut their cloth.
Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards
OPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'