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Greens giving rogue MP last chance to resign

Darlene Tana has said she is determined to stay as an MP. Photo: RNZ

Greens giving rogue MP last chance to resign

The Green Party is giving rogue former MP Darleen Tana one last chance to resign before it asks members to consider using the party-hopping legislation to remove her from Parliament.

Govt defends lowered child poverty targets

Social Development Minister Louise Upston. Photo: RNZ

Govt defends lowered child poverty targets

A child poverty advocate says Social Development Minister Louise Upston made no mention of weakening the government's poverty targets when they met last week.

Good morning and welcome, Dunedin is ready for visitors

Chloe Swarbrick enjoying being back in Dunedin. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Good morning and welcome, Dunedin is ready for visitors

For many, politics is the clashes at Question Time, the media scrum of the black and white tiles, and the cut and thrust of public meetings.

Greens repeat call for Tana to resign

The Green Party's Ricardo Menéndez March. Photo: RNZ

Greens confident in probe, repeat call for Tana to resign

The Green Party are reiterating their call for Darleen Tana to resign from Parliament, saying they are "very confident" in the report and that their process allowed for natural justice.

Willis hints at non-rail ports for ferries

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Willis hints at non-rail ports for ferries

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended her government's communications with Korea over the ferry project's cancellation, and hinted at a preference for smaller, non-rail port facilities.

Darleen Tana still mulling whether to stay on as an independent MP

Darleen Tana still mulling whether to stay on as an independent MP

Ousted Green MP Darleen Tana says she was isolated and silenced by her party - and that she is still considering whether to stay on as an independent MP.

National, Luxon make gains in latest poll

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

National, Luxon make gains in latest poll

A new Taxpayers Union-Curia poll has National and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gaining ground, and Labour's support dropping.

Govt sets up advisory group on retail crime

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith (L) and Dairy & Business Owners Group chair and Crime...

Govt sets up advisory group on retail crime

The government has announced a new advisory group headed by the chair of the dairy and business owners group, to help ensure fewer victims of crime.

Govt 'an absolute disgrace' on climate change

Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

Govt 'an absolute disgrace' on climate change: Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says if Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was being honest on his overseas trips he would be saying the government is taking New Zealand backwards on climate.

Tana 'not entitled' to be independent MP: Hipkins

Chris Hipkins said the Greens would be well within their rights to invoke waka jumping...

Tana 'not entitled' to be independent MP: Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says former Green Party MP Darleen Tana should resign from Parliament and has no mandate to continue as an independent.

'I do not accept the findings': Tana

Green MP Darleen Tana has been off work but continues to collect her full salary. Photo: RNZ

Former Green MP Darleen Tana: 'I do not accept the findings'

Embattled MP Darleen Tana does not accept a report into allegations relating to her husband's business and says it "substantially misrepresents her involvement".

Govt pushes ahead with Woodend Bypass

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey and Transport Minister Simeon Brown announce the Belfast to Pegasus...

Govt pushes ahead with Woodend Bypass

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has given the green light for planning to begin on the long-awaited Woodend Bypass in Canterbury, with a toll among the funding options being considered.

Govt to press ahead with Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Govt to press ahead with Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

The government is pressing on with legislation that will force tech giants to pay news organisations for their content.

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All hail the dinner bell, the parliamentary lord of the rings

Francisco Hernandez. Photo: Peter McIntosh/ODT files

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All hail the dinner bell, the parliamentary lord of the rings

New Dunedin Green list MP Francisco Hernandez this week experienced a rite of passage moment for a newbie from his party: being an almost lone voice in opposition.

Golriz Ghahraman convicted of shoplifting

The judge denied the former Green MP's bid for a discharge without conviction.

'Just shame, shame': Ghahraman says of behaviour

Former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has given her first interview after her conviction for shoplifting and resignation from Parliament, saying it was an act of "self-sabotage."

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