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NZ halt to Cook Islands funding kept quiet for two weeks
The news - amid a stoush over the region's relationship with China - only emerged as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepares to meet Xi Jinping. Audio
Labour MPs caught swearing as Seymour faces questions
"The amount of swearing from Labour MPs, I've never seen that before," the acting Prime Minister says.
'Kids in sport stay out of court' - Sport NZ to help curb youth offending
The sport and police minister says the $2.9m Sport NZ is redirecting to new initiatives for reducing youth offending will not go into the government's "boot camps".
Has a tightening of emergency housing eligibility increased homelessness?
Tama Potaka says victims of sexual or domestic violence should not be turned away from emergency housing.
Prison population projected to boom over next decade
Official figures now forecast a 4000-person, or 36%, increase in prisoners by 2035.
NZ's food and fibre export revenue expected to increase 12 percent
MPI has released its latest State and Outlook of Primary Industries report, which takes a look at the state of the sector in the 2024/25 year. Audio
'Where was the care of thought?': Greens criticise ministers over pay equity advice
Government ministers did not get advice on what the changes to pay equity would mean for specific claims in their portfolios. Audio
Migrants celebrate parent visa, amid concerns it'll lock many out
Migrant communities are hailing a new visa which will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Audio
Suspended Te Pāti Māori MPs to embark on national tour
Te Pāti Māori says it will continue to stand its ground as three MPs begin their record suspensions. Audio
Vast majority don't think Trump has been good for NZ - poll
Supporters of every political party in Parliament took a more negative view of the presidency than positive, though there are still many who are neutral on the man in the Oval Office. Audio
'I didn't flinch in my duty' - Ruth Richardson
She's one of two former finance ministers appointed Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours.
Critics say RMA changes would sell environment down dirty river
The government's proposed Resource Management Act changes have been welcomed by some and rejected by others.
Rabbits, switch-ups and highway robbery: What to call the Budget
Every politician, economist and their dog had their own nickname for the document dubbed the 'Growth Budget' by the government. Audio
Rail freight less viable without Aratere, critics say
Interislander's only rail-enabled ferry will be taken out of service this year to make way for the construction of new port infrastructure.
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game". Audio
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game".
ACT MP wants banking climate disclosures removed from law
Mark Cameron says banks would still be free to report voluntarily if they wished.
China sends warning after MPs visit Taiwan
China's embassy in New Zealand has expressed its "strong dissatisfaction" over a visit to Taiwan by a cross-Parliamentary group of MPs. Audio
Privileges hearing: MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to turn up to a hearing over their haka protest, but this time they have lodged a written submission in their absence.
Luxon says NZ stands with Ukraine, no decision on peacekeeping
The prime minister says New Zealand would need to see a ceasefire in Ukraine before deciding whether to take part in peacekeeping arrangements.
Local game developers call for more tax relief to stay in New Zealand
The gaming industry is aiming for $1b in export revenue by 2028.
Labour's David Parker resigns from Parliament
The former Cabinet Minister and Attorney General is quitting politics after 23 years.
Hipkins calls on PM to attend Treaty Principles Bill debate
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has changed his diary to speak at the second reading of the bill and says Christopher Luxon should do the same.
'Defund da police': Billboards attacking Greens appear in Auckland, Wellington
The billboards, which resemble Green Party campaign hoardings, contain the slogans "Defund the Police" and "Vote Green".
