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    National Party leader Christopher Luxon. Photo: Mark Mitchell

    Govt 'talking big game, not delivering': Luxon

    National Party leader Christopher Luxon is attending a regional National Party conference and told the party he would be looking at this week's Budget through three lenses.

    National and Act in position to govern: poll

    National leader Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    National and Act in position to govern: poll

    A bump back in support for the Act Party in a new poll has put National and Act in a position to form a government for the first time in a major poll since early 2020.

    One day in Parliament: 3 specialist subjects

    One day in Parliament: 3 specialist subjects

    While politicians have to be able to talk about anything and everything, as on Mastermind they all have a specialist subject.

    A balancing act in difficult times

    Caricature by Shaun Yeo

    A balancing act in difficult times

    Budget 2022 will be all about health, and Finance Minister Grant Robertson believes there will be enough money in the Government’s coffers for a meaningful change for New Zealanders. He spoke...

    Robertson defends spending levels, Budget focus

    Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he stands Government's swift action on the fund, but...

    Robertson defends spending levels, Budget focus

    Finance Minister Grant Robertson is "well and truly over" Covid-19 as he heads into Budget week next week.

    Time for Craig to make her mark in health arena

    Newly minted Parliamentary Private Secretary for Health Liz Craig addresses the House during the...

    Time for Craig to make her mark in health arena

    There have been many mysterious things about Labour’s response to Covid-19.

    Simon Bridges bows out of Parliament

    National MP Simon Bridges during his last media conference at Parliament. Photo: Mark Mitchell

    'Better to burn out than to fade away': Simon Bridges bows out

    Former National leader Simon Bridges bade farewell to Parliament tonight after 14 years as an MP.

    Robertson outlines spending areas in pre-Budget speech

    Finance Minister Grant Robertson giving a pre-budget speech to a business audience in Wellington...

    Robertson outlines spending areas in pre-Budget speech

    Finance Minister Grant Robertson has given a pre-Budget speech to a business audience in Wellington outlining how the government intends to modernise budget processes, including new debt rules.

    Latest poll: National continues rise over Labour

    National leader Christopher Luxon (L) and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: RNZ

    Latest poll: National continues rise over Labour

    Labour has suffered a dramatic drop in support in a new political poll.

    Greens change rule around co-leadership

    Marama Davidson and James Shaw. Photo: RNZ

    Greens change rule around co-leadership

    The Green Party has scrapped its male co-leader requirement and added one to ensure Māori representation.

    PM rules out wealth tax 'this term'

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: Mark Mitchell

    PM rules out wealth tax 'this term'

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government has "no intention" of introducing a wealth tax "this term".

    Seymour challenges Jackson to co-governance debate

    Seymour challenges Jackson to co-governance debate

    Act leader David Seymour has challenged Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson to debate co-governance, which Jackson says is about partnership.

    Seymour to see how messages resonate in South

    David Seymour will be back in town next week. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Seymour to see how messages resonate in South

    Ever since Covid-19 border regulations eased, a plethora of major tours have been announced.

    Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny: Mahuta

    Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta. Photo: RNZ

    Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny: Mahuta

    Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.

    National takes slight lead in latest poll

    National leader Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

    National takes slight lead in latest poll

    National has taken the lead in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll, but only just. The party has also taken the lead with a demographic in which it has previously struggled: women.

    Ardern leaves on Asian trade mission

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

    Ardern leaves on Asian trade mission

    Jacinda Ardern has left New Zealand for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, taking flight on a trade mission to Singapore and Japan.

    Long-awaited debate puts fees in spotlight

    Dunedin Labour MP Dr David Clark defends his performance as a minister. PHOTO: PARLIAMENT TV

    Long-awaited debate puts fees in spotlight

    As has been mentioned a few times before in Southern Say, it can sometimes take the Government a wee while to getting around to doing things.

    Louisa Wall fires parting shots in farewell speech

    Labour MP Louisa Wall during her valedictory speech in Parliament. Photo: Mark Mitchell

    Louisa Wall fires parting shots in farewell speech

    Outgoing MP Louisa Wall has fired another broadside at the Labour Party in her valedictory speech to Parliament this afternoon, ending a 14-year parliamentary career.

    National blames Govt for OCR, food price hike

    National's Deputy Leader Nicola Willis says the party has expectations of its members' conduct....

    'Kiwis deserve better': National blames Government for OCR, food price hikes

    The National Party is laying the blame for a major hike in the official cash rate (OCR) and "spiralling" increases in food costs squarely at the feet of the Government.

    National looking to win back southern votes

    National Party leader Christopher Luxon (right) in Queenstown on Thursday with Southland MP...

    National looking to win back southern votes

    As the former chief executive of an airline, National leader Christopher Luxon knows the value of frequent flyer miles.
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