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New arrangement could pave way for electric car manufacturing Downunder.
US official: Thank God for New Zealand!
US wants to avoid veering into conflict with China, says Daniel Kritenbrink.
Tesla’s NZ revenue nudges half a billion dollars thanks to Clean Car policy
Revenue is up nine times on the year before the EV policy was launched.
‘Waste colonialism’: Govt admits it has no idea what happens to plastic shipped overseas
NZ exported over 300 million kg of plastic waste since 2014, mostly to developing nations.
Nats MPs correct interest register, Wood investigation launched
Three National MPs have amended their pecuniary interests.
Christopher Luxon urges Kiwis to have more babies
National’s deputy leader says he was joking
'Error of judgment that I regret deeply': Jan Tinetti grilled by privileges committee
Jan Tinetti faces grilling from MPs in the privileges committee
Michael Wood told Ardern's office he had sold airport shares, MPs hear
The Registrar has determined that an inquiry is warranted.
Last-ditch attempt to save housing accord looks set to fail
A deal to save the housing accord looks unlikely.
Michael Wood on shaky ground after embarrassing day for PM
Chris Hipkins wasn't sure whether Michael Wood would get his job back before election.
Minister stood down every 6.5 weeks: Will blunders cost Labour the election?
Ministers have caused the PM numerous headaches since he took charge.
'Should be fired': Opposition hits out after revelations Michael Wood was asked to sell shares 12 times
“He has effectively thumbed his nose at the Cabinet Office for two and a half years."
Labour fails to stop use of partial quote in Question Time stoush
Issue comes as Mark Mitchell repeatedly questions Ginny Andersen over crime comment.
Barry Soper: There should be no coming back for Michael Wood
OPINION: Perception doesn’t pass the sniff test, opportunities to fix issue weren't taken.
Watch: PM reveals Michael Wood warned 12 times to sell airport shares
Ministers will be grilled on the Michael Wood shares scandal.
NZ has ‘lion’s share’ of trade, Fiji PM wants to change that
It comes as NZ and Fiji line up military arrangement amid wider geopolitical tensions.
National to create infrastructure agency, increase public-private partnerships
National would also look to speed up the consenting process for major projects.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Ending poverty requires serious Govt approach
Kaumatua need affordable housing and healthcare, and sufficient income.
Michael Wood declined Auckland Airport's potential competitor an upgrade status
Michael Wood is the third minister to lose his job in three months.
Thomas Coughlan: Michael Wood on thin ice, but safe for now
Michael Wood won't be sacked from Cabinet just yet, writes Thomas Coughlan.
Nats say Govt-farming emissions group is 'dead'
Time runs low on getting pricing scheme up before election.
Disposable vapes to be banned, new retailers can’t be within 300m of schools and marae
The only vapes available for purchase after March would need replaceable batteries.
PM: Michael Wood was asked six times to ditch Auckland Airport shares, explanation not ‘adequate’
If no other issues came to light, Wood would likely return as Transport Minister.
PM stands down Michael Wood as Transport Minister
Chris Hipkins said he would speak to Michael Wood today.
New Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka arrives in NZ
It's his first visit since winning last year’s election.
PM asking questions over Transport Minister's airport shares blunder
Wood had an interest in Auckland Airport while he was the minister overseeing aviation.
Labour MP urges National to back his wage theft law change
A Labour MP wants to criminalise bosses stealing from workers, National is not so sure.
PM rules out referendum before election on electoral system review recommendations
Consultation is now open on the working group's draft recommendations.
Not happy with the Honours List? Official's advice on how to have your say
An expert shares the ins and outs of the honours system.
David Seymour promises to create new ‘Ministry for Regulation’ at Act conference
Act leader David Seymour arrived on stage driving a bright yellow Suzuki Swift.
Paula Bennett: Five offences in Jan Tinetti truancy data saga
OPINION More than half of our kids don't attend school regularly - that's the top offence.
Will it be Paula Bennett v Wayne Brown for Auckland mayor in 2025?
Whispers have it that Paula Bennett is getting serious about Auckland mayor for 2025.
‘Red tape police’: Act hopes to ditch excess regulation
Election policy may be similar to what the party has advocated for in the past.