Laws confirmed as NZ First Waitaki candidate
New Zealand First has confirmed Michael Laws will be its candidate in the Waitaki electorate for this year's general election.
'Long way to go' before fuel relief payments stop: PM
'Long way to go' before fuel relief payments stop: PM
The prime minister says there is a long way to go before fuel relief payments will stop, as fuel prices finally drop below the $3 mark for the first time since March.
Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge
Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge
After 10 years, five leaders and a name tweak, the Opportunity Party is on the cusp of making it into Parliament for the first time.
Greens change tax policy costings after mistake put it out by $800m
Greens change tax policy costings after mistake put it out by $800m
The Green Party has had to correct an error to its tax policy, which had put its costings out by $800 million.
Greens pledge tax cuts for most
Greens pledge tax cuts for most
The Green Party proposal would see tax cuts for 96% of Kiwis and target wealth, corporate and inheritance taxes to fund changes.
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister Chris Bishop - who previously cast doubt on fuel taxes rising next year - says after the Iran peace deal they are still possible.
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
Minister 'shocked' at department's low effort in role with Fenz
The Internal Affairs Minister has taken a swipe at government agencies taking a relaxed approach to public accountability despite being responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars.
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
Support for Greens surges in latest poll
The Greens have received a surge of support in a new poll, with the party nudging the left bloc into a position to govern if an election was held today.
National slides in poll, ACT and NZ First rise
National slides in poll, ACT and NZ First rise
Both the major parties have lost support in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll, but Labour remains ahead of National.
Watchdog needed for election-year spending squabbles, economist says
Watchdog needed for election-year spending squabbles, economist says
An election-year tiff about policy spending highlights the need for an independent watchdog to weigh in on the country's big, expensive problems, an economist says.
Willis takes aim at Labour's economic plans
'No magic money tree': Willis takes aim at Labour's economic plans
National's finance spokesperson Nicola Willis is calling out Labour for what she says is an $18.2 billion gap in their spending.
Hyperbole a dig against mining’s ‘doubting Thomases’
Hyperbole a dig against mining’s ‘doubting Thomases’
Taxes paid by mining companies proposing to operate in Central Otago will play a crucial part in funding services in the South, Minister of Resources Shane Jones says.
Labour calls for audit of PM's office record-keeping
Labour calls for audit of PM's office record-keeping
Labour is calling on the Auditor-General to formally audit the office of the Prime Minister's record-keeping and Official Information Act practices.
Coalition holds narrow majority in latest poll
Coalition holds narrow majority in latest poll
There has been no post-Budget bump for the coalition government in a new poll.
'Out and about': Labour defends no Fieldays stall
'Out and about': Labour defends no Fieldays stall
Labour says its MPs are out and about talking directly to people at Fieldays rather than sitting at a stall in the back.
Govt 'won't send billions offshore' for carbon credits: PM
Govt 'won't send billions offshore' for carbon credits: PM
The Prime Minister has doubled down on his insistence that the government will not spend billions of dollars offshore to meet New Zealand's climate commitments.
Labour reveals list for election
Labour reveals list for election
Labour has unveiled its list for the November election with 30 newcomers.
Iran strikes on Israel a 'very concerning development', Luxon says
Iran strikes on Israel a 'very concerning development', Luxon says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says an escalation in the Middle East war won't help fuel prices in New Zealand, but he's not worried about supply problems.