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Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address

Chlöe Swarbrick delivers her 'State of the Planet' speech. Photos: RNZ/Mark Papalii

Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address

The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis.

Time to give back, says National's Dunedin candidate

The National Party has announced its Dunedin candidate for this year's general election.

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Tilting at electoral windmills as the Alliance gallops again

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Tilting at electoral windmills as the Alliance gallops again

The South has plenty of MPs — nine all up, across five parties — but no party leaders and only two ministers.

Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

Top chief executives took part in an hour-long call with ministers including Prime Minister...

Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan

BusinessNZ has made its case to ministers as to why the food and grocery sector should be put in the highest priority level of any fuel rationing framework.

Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll

National Party leader Christopher Luxon (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll

The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up, but still below 30%, and Labour slightly down, while NZ First has seen a surge in support.

Cabinet reshuffle expected this week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Cabinet reshuffle expected this week

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.

'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in RUCs

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in diesel road user charges

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some financial reprieve to diesel users.

Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan

The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry.

No fuel alert level change tomorrow: Willis

The country will not be moving up an alert level when ministers announce more details of the national fuel plan at Parliament on Friday.

Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package

Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package

The Green Party is crying foul after the government admitted more than half of families in material hardship will not benefit from its fuel support package.

Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

The Green Party has announced its housing policy for the election. Photo: RNZ

Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year

The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year.

National slips further behind in latest poll

Labour is seen as most capable on three of the top five issues, and equal with National on a...

National slips further behind in latest poll

National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8% support.

Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector

New Zealand First's Winston Peters during his state of the nation speech. Photo: RNZ/Dan Jones

Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector

During his state of nation speech, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addressed his party's new proposal to split up energy gentailers.

Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says

With the cost of fuel and other essentials rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, the government is looking at ways to ease the cost pressure for those feeling it the most.

Govt climate change plans go to court

Local Government Minister Simon Watts Photo: RNZ

Govt climate change plans go to court

A landmark legal case that argues the government's plan to tackle climate change is unlawful and risky will go ahead today.

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Taking a gamble and the law of unintended consequences

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

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Taking a gamble and the law of unintended consequences

The thing about politics, to borrow a cliche, is that you pay your money and you take your chances.

Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list

Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick. Photo: Getty Images

Several MPs suffer fall in new initial Green Party list

Some current Green Party MPs risk losing their seats following the publication of the party's initial candidate list for the election.

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

Four govt targets still at risk of not being met

Four of the government's nine key targets risk not being met, the latest update shows.

NZ First calls for inquiry into Covid vaccination safety

Photo: Supplied via Local Democracy Reporting

NZ First calls for inquiry into Covid vaccination safety

New Zealand First has called for yet another inquiry into Covid-19 - this one focused on vaccine injuries.

Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties

Queenstown tech entrepreneur donates at least $500k to political parties

Technology entrepreneur Brian Cartmell appears to have donated at least half a million dollars to the coalition parties, and the Opportunity party.

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