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Labour's Ingrid Leary questions if the Suicide Prevention Office is really staying open when it...

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To infinity and beyond with a possum and sweet chilli sauce

One of the things MPs like most about the Budget debate is that it enables them to speak about almost anything so long as it can (sometimes very loosely) be linked back to the Budget.

Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

Peters calls out 'racist' Māori Party, says debate 'a sad day'

Winston Peters says Te Pāti Māori MPs' behaviour performing a haka in Parliament in protest against the Treaty Principles Bill was unprecedented and "unforgivable".

Luxon's press secretary resigns over allegedly recording sex workers

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the aim is to have one system with "maximum levels of...

Luxon's press secretary resigns over allegedly recording sex workers

The Prime Minister's deputy chief press secretary has resigned after allegedly recording audio of sessions with Wellington sex workers and taking intimate photos of women in public.

Left bloc could turf coalition out of power: poll

The preferred prime minister and leadership ratings are bad news for the government, with the...

Left bloc could turf coalition out of power: poll

After the Budget and pay equity changes the left bloc would have the support to turf the coalition out of power, a new poll shows.

Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Photo: RNZ

Seymour reflects on past in first speech as deputy PM

In his first public address since being sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour reflected on the past decade with supporters at a party event on Sunday.

Seymour sworn in as Deputy PM

David Seymour has taken over from Winston Peters as Deputy Prime Minister.

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In it for the long haul

The house of representatives. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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In it for the long haul

If you like Parliament you well and truly had a treat last week, as the House sat until midnight Saturday under urgency to consider the wide range of legislation the government wanted to progress.

Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign

ACT leader David Seymour (left) and NZ First's Winston Peters. Photo: NZ Herald

Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign

David Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister.

Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules

Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

Govt outlines sweeping changes to RMA rules

Sweeping changes to the rules governing councils' oversight of everything from housing, to mining, to agriculture under the RMA are being released to the public for feedback.

Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'

Minister for Regulation David Seymour announces a shakeup in hairdressing regulations. Photo...

Hairdressing regulations given 'serious trim'

Separate hairdressing regulations are set to be scrapped, with cabinet agreeing to all four recommendations from a regulatory review into the hairdressing and barbering industry.

Hipkins fires back at Peters' 'ruled him out' claim

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing back after New Zealand First's Winston Peters ruled out working with him "permanently".

Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

Finance Minister Nicola Willis (centre) on Budget Day wearing a blue dress believed to be from...

'Belongs in the 1950s': Willis bites back over Budget Day dress barb

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there are "far more interesting things to talk about" than what clothes she wears.

Budget 2025 at a glance

From changes to Kiwisaver and benefits, to a tax break from businesses, and changing economic forecasts, here's some of the major announcements made today.

Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop

Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop

Major investments in hospitals, mental health facilities, school buildings, rail and roads are being funded in Budget 2025, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says.

No respite for the politically driven

Winston Peters thoroughly enjoys his speech to the Otago Regional Investment Summit. PHOTO:...

No respite for the politically driven

The evergreen Winston Peters keeps rolling on and on, and he tells ODT's political editor Mike Houlahan that he has no intention of quitting now.

Govt's eye on supermarket sector after Budget

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Govt's eye on supermarket sector after Budget

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she will turn her attention to the supermarket sector after this week's Budget.

Te Pāti Māori decision: Labour proposes last-minute deal

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke rips up a copy of the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill at the...

Te Pāti Māori decision: Labour proposes last-minute deal

Labour has sent a last-minute offer to the govt to try and avert a long debate in Parliament regarding the behaviour of Te Pāti Māori MPs.

'If they want to muck around, so be it'

'If they want to muck around, so be it': PM on haka punishment

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flatly rejected the possibility of watering down the proposed punishment for three Te Pāti Māori MPs.

'We have to have rules': Luxon on Te Pāti Māori haka

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there are some "areas for us to work on" with the boot camp...

'We have to have rules': Luxon on Te Pāti Māori haka

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon won't say whether the suspension of Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders for three weeks is an appropriate punishment.

Stanford spars with Radhakrishnan over email ‘spam’ remark

Erica Stanford (left); Priyanca Radhakrishnan (right) Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Stanford spars with Radhakrishnan over email ‘spam’ remark

A Labour MP of Indian origin has accused the immigration minister of painting migrants in a "negative light" during an answer to a question in Parliament last week.

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