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National sends signal to Act it won’t dump gun register; Act says it’s negotiable
Labour seeks to drive a wedge between National and Act over gun register.
Act's David Seymour jokes TV journalist was 'blazed' during 'tense' interview
The party leader and the journalist had a robust debate about health inequity.
Act MP admits being shot as teen after friend's drug deal
Simon Court says he suffered serious injuries and the shooter was arrested and charged.
$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announced
The aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.
Listen live: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins speaks to Mike Hosking
Three gunmen are wanted by police after three fatal shootings in the last week.
What is the best way to really tackle youth offending?
Punitive measures are the most popular in the lead up to the election.
Strong public support for gun registry, but Act doubles down on repeal plans
Survey shows strong support for gun registry - even among Act voters.
Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
OPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.
Govt to accelerate NZ's switch to clean energy with wind and solar schemes
The Health Minister will also front following a pay settlement with nurses and midwives.
D-Day for Tamihere campaign loan; Te Pāti Māori election launch probed
The Charities Service is demanding evidence of the campaign loan repayment by today.
'A gutsful': The politics over youth crime, the numbers and what would make a difference
Politicians have had a 'gutsful', but is youth offending actually getting worse?
'Politics not transport': Mayor fires shot at major parties over new harbour crossing plan
The mayor claimed both Labour and National had failed in their consultation.
‘Bonkers’: Greens slam second harbour crossing as National shows support
National's transport spokesman has called the harbour light rail plans a "fantasy".
'No question' second Auckland harbour crossing needed - PM
A three-tunnel road and rail plan will cost tens of billions and take decades to finish.
Greens propose using wealth tax to fund free dental care
Less than 1 per cent of Kiwis would pay the wealth tax that would fund free dental care.
Greens will have free portable dental clinics across country
It is part of a larger dental care package being unveiled on Sunday.
Act promises to ‘stop work’ on wasteful projects on day one
Act promises to wield axe on day one, cutting public service jobs.
Beehive Diaries: Stuart Nash's gift card confessions, the After Hours Luxon
National deliver a look at the real Christopher Luxon after hours.
Liam Dann: Fiscal holy guacamole! Just how bad are the Crown accounts?
OPINION: There's no question a slower economy means less tax.
Editorial: Familiar roads to an uncertain destination
OPINION: Our editorial on divergent policies leading to the General Election in October.
Claire Trevett: Holes and polls - looming election battle of Robertson and Willis
Grant Robertson's usual joie de vivre has returned, and it's just in time
Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food
New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.
Health Minister ‘disappointed’ no new waiting list data before election
Health Minister Ayesha Verrall called for fresh data. Te Whatu Ora says yeah, nah.
New Zealand’s message to China in new defence strategy - not a 'path to war'
A grassroots activist group claims the new strategy leads NZ down the path to war.
'It’s a bombing run': War has broken out between Auckland's mayor and the Housing Minister
Relations between Auckland Council and the Government have hit a new low.
Threat of China’s Pacific pursuit driving NZ’s new defence strategy
The documents contain some of the strongest language used by the Govt on China.
Fiscal Hole Battle Royale! Peters v Seymour v Willis v Robertson
Winston Peters says there's a fiscal hole - he's mostly right.
Top Govt official apologises to Select Committee as staff accused of ‘devious’ conduct
Staff pushed on with a report despite explicit instruction from MPs not to.
Health Minister says wait times 'turned around' - wants up-to-date data to prove it
Health minister says waiting lists are coming down and system is recovering.
David Seymour clarifies Act’s ‘ruling out’ of NZ First
NZ First reached 4.1 per cent in last night's TV poll.
Watch: Parliament in hysterics after Nicola Willis' Question Time slip-up
Willis quickly realised her mistake.
Poll of Polls: Labour’s re-election chances seem to be evaporating
There's now a greater chance of a hung Parliament than a Labour Government.
Chaos in House as National tries to adjourn Parliament after Labour caught not knowing what it was debating
Confusion reigns as correct speech and which version of bill is being debated unclear.