Cook Islands PM slams NZ over funding pause
Pausing nearly $20 million in development assistance is "patronising" and "inconsistent with modern partnership", Prime Minister Mark Brown has told the Cook Islands parliament.
Luxon holds talks with Chinese President
Luxon holds talks with Chinese President
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has held talks with one of the world's most powerful people, Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Luxon plays down Cook Islands funding pause
Luxon plays down Cook Islands funding pause
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has down-played a pause of nearly $20 million in funding to the Cook Islands during his second day of his trip to China.
Labour moves ahead in cost of living poll
Labour moves ahead in cost of living poll
Labour has overtaken National as the party New Zealanders consider most able to handle the cost of living, according to the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor survey.
Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing
Labour MPs caught swearing in heated hearing
In a tense select committee hearing at Parliament this morning, two Labour MPs had to apologise for swearing.
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
Govt launches suicide prevention plan
The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach.
No plans to halve sick leave: Minister
No plans to halve sick leave: Minister
The minister charged with looking at changes to sick leave says there is no plan to cut entitlements from 10 days to five.
Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China
Luxon secures Xi Jinping meeting in China
As he faces criticism at home for weakening ties with Beijing, Prime Minister Chris Luxon has booked a meeting with China President Xi Jinping next week.
Govt moves to boost household solar power
Govt moves to boost household solar power
Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.
Labour leapfrogs National, coalition keeps power
Poll shows Labour ahead of National, but coalition keeping power
Labour would be the largest party in Parliament - but the coalition would still cling on to power, according to a new poll.
Heat on Ag Minister to deliver KiwiSaver promise
Heat on Agriculture Minister to deliver KiwiSaver farm promise
The heat is on the Agriculture Minister to deliver on a pre-election promise to unlock KiwiSaver so it can be used to buy a first farm, a flock of sheep or herd of cows.
Govt invests another $13.5 million in tourism
Govt invests another $13.5 million in tourism
The government has announced another multimillion-dollar funding boost for Tourism New Zealand in a bid to attract 72,000 more visitors to our shores.
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To infinity and beyond with a possum and sweet chilli sauce
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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'
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
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
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
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
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
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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
Seymour vows straight talk, Peters fires up campaign
David Seymour has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister.