Russell Palmer

The bill is now more than $600 million, after another $144m was added to the scrapped iReX ferry project cost.

It's calling for a "data lake" and tweaks to privacy laws so agencies and businesses can work together to help combat organised crime. Audio

This one focused on speeding up consenting while the government works on more a permanent replacement. Audio

Health NZ claim 85 patients were affected, when a proposed strike was called off in Christchurch.

Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have all refused to appear, leading the Royal Commission to cancel next week's public hearing. Audio

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer re-used the 'C-word' in Parliament in response, and Winston Peters spoke in Swarbrick's defence, despite voting to have her ejected.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced Chris Seed's appointment in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.

The Foreign Minister's response to a UN official raising concerns about the government's approach is far milder than the one initially sent by ACT leader David Seymour.

The move comes as Australia's PM Anthony Albanese confirms Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN.

Labour's education spokesperson rejected offers to engage with the government about education reforms, saying she does not see it as a missed opportunity.

Chris Hipkins said the government's strategy for growth was not tackling the underlying economic problems.

The prime minister has also unveiled a new support package as part of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

The Prime Minister says Pacific Islands Forum should be the central way other countries engage with the Pacific. Audio

The New Zealand leader is visiting Papua New Guinea this week to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, while a similar connection with the Cook Islands receives a much different treatment.

The trip to the capital Port Moresby also commemorates 50 years of bilateral relations.

The government's repeal of the 2018 ban passed through Parliament on Thursday night. Audio

Judith Collins pushes back on suggestions the office was a response to China's influence, despite the claim being made by the FBI's director.

The bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support and the opposition parties opposed.

The US policing agency's boss, Trump appointee Kash Patel, has been seen in the capital in recent days.

The Workplace Relations Minister has announced consultation on safety regulations for chemical laboratories, and the use hydrogen technologies.

Te Puni Kōkiri has confirmed the review's findings will be released next month.

A significant 11th-hour change will hand new powers to two ministers, and gave the opposition less than 23 hours to prepare.

The legislation - which passed last month - means employers can again deduct workers' wages, including for industrial action that doesn't amount to a full strike.

反对党"原则上"支持调整，但表示还要看进一步细节。

It's been a full year since National's tax bracket changes came into effect, with the government claiming it is winning the battle against the rising cost of living.