An independent report into how private files held by the Ministry of Social Development were accessible through public computer kiosks at Work and Income offices has found security was not adequately considered in their design and implementation.
Prime Minister John Key was questioned by the Labour party and the Greens in Parliament question time about his memory and the timing of the events surrounding Kim Dotcom and the GCSB.
Prime Minister John Key has called for a full review following the privacy breach at Winz, where sensitive files were found on publicly accessed self-service computers in two of Wellington's Winz branches.
John Key has challenged Labour leader David Shearer over claims there is a tape of the Prime Minister discussing Dotcom on a visit to the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) months before Mr Key originally claimed to know the agency was linked to the Dotcom case.
Prime Minister John Key has announced that the Government will not proceed with the Waitangi Tribunal's 'shares plus' concept to address Maori claims over water.
Prime Minister John Key has been forced to defend a trip to Hollywood, labeling claims that he is getting too cosy with the US film industry in the wake of the Dotcom case as "nonsense."
Prime Minister John Key has apologised to Kim Dotcom over the illegal surveillance carried out by a Government spy agency on the internet tycoon and his colleague.
Mr Key yesterday would not comment on the incorrect information supplied by Ofcanz, saying he first wanted to see a report on it from Inspector General Paul Neazor, expected by the end of the week. "I strongly urge you not to jump to too many conclusions at this point." However, in Parliament yesterday, he faced a barrage of questions from Greens Leader Russel Norman, NZ First's Winston Peters and Labour Leader David Shearer.
In a press conference at Parliament today, Prime Minister John Key confirmed that the partial sale of Mighty River Power will be delayed until next year.
Auckland tertiary students rally together to protest drastic budget cuts to the education industry.
Tariana Turia is refusing to confirm that the support arrangement with the minority National government is safe.
Prime Minister John Key discusses Winston Peters comments about 22,000 Chinese immigrants being eligible for the NZ Super.
Prime Minister John Key discusses the Greek election results, which may determine the fate of the euro and the world's economy.
Education Minister Hekia Parata has announced that the Government will abandon all plans to change funding of class ratios within New Zealand.
Prime Minister John Key discusses adoption rules for gay parents.
Prime Minister John Key discusses the retirement age for superannuation.
Students from Auckland Universities have blocked main streets in the central city in a protest called 'Blockade the Budget' as they oppose law changes concerning students and studies, released in the Government's 2012 Budget.
Bill English reveals his fourth Budget to the media lock-up in Wellington.
Business reporter Ben Chapman-Smith from nzherald.co.nz interviews KPMG Executive Chairman Ross Buckley as he explains his analysis and initial reaction to the 2012 Budget.
Brian Fallow is the Herald's Economics Editor and gives his expert analysis from within the lock up in Parliament for nzherald.co.nz.
John Key on setbacks and government spending, and the economy.
Owners of the Paul Firth cottage and Auckland Council are attempting to reopen negotiations and access to a coastal walk after Mayor Wayne Brown’s fiery accusations of blackmail. Video / Auckland Council
June 2018: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has taken to social media from her Auckland Hospital bed to personally thank New Zealand for the support and kindness during her pregnancy. Source - Facebook/Jacinda Ardern
Brexit cyberwar: Why Nigel Farage is winning. /TT
On Johnson's one-year anniversary as prime minister, the 56-year-old took to Twitter to post a video attempting to list as many of his government's achievements in two minutes. Video / 10 Downing Street
PM Jacinda Ardern was surprised with a cake and a birthday singalong at Newtown Markets on Saturday. Video / NZ Labour Party
Hannah Tamaki leads a Vision NZ protest to close NZ’s borders as Shanghai flight arrives. Video / Supplied
Joe Biden launches an attack on Donald Trump in the new phase of his campaign. Video / AP
Labour's Louisa Wall was instrumental in the passing of NZ’s marriage equality bill into law. Video / Parliament TV
Budget 2020: Best of Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Video / Parliament TV
PM Jacinda Ardern thanks Finance Minister Grant Robertson with an ‘East Coast Wave’. Video / Parliament TV
Amy Adams powerful speech for the Abortion Legislation Bill. Video / Parliament TV