NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation
New Zealand has not joined an international statement warning the humanitarian situation in Gaza is rapidly deteriorating.
Govt urged to commit resources to tackling organised crime
Govt urged to commit resources to tackling organised crime
The chairperson of a ministerial advisory group on organised crime says he won't be satisfied until he sees the government commit resources to tackling the issue of organised crime.
Maintaining identity among govt friction
Maintaining identity among govt friction
In a five part series, ODT political editor Mike Houlahan asked a senior MP from the leading parties about how the first two years of the parliamentary term have gone and if they fancy their chances in 2026.
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
Act minister remains hands-on out on the farm
2026 is election year and parties are already jockeying for position.
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You need to help the aged, ’cause one day you’ll be older too
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You need to help the aged, ’cause one day you’ll be older too
"Help the aged, don’t just put them in a home," Britpop band Pulp sang in one of their more unusual singles, Help The Aged.
Willis not standing for electorate seat at next election
Willis not standing for electorate seat at next election
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will not be standing for an electorate seat at the next election.
Govt believed to have struck Free Trade deal with India
Govt believed to have struck Free Trade deal with India
The government has struck a Free Trade deal with India, it is understood.
Peters reverses stance on Chorus debt sell-off
Peters reverses stance on Chorus debt sell-off
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has reversed his previous opposition to the Chorus debt sell-off, saying it is "monetisation" rather than an asset sale.
Maipi-Clarke outranks Te Pāti Māori elders in leadership poll
Maipi-Clarke outranks Te Pāti Māori elders in leadership poll
Te Pāti Māori's leadership isn't trusted by nearly half of Māori voters and many would prefer Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke to take over, a new poll suggests.
Poll puts Labour well ahead of National
Poll puts Labour well ahead of National
Labour has an eight-point lead over National in the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll, but neither the coalition nor the opposition has the numbers to govern.
Luxon defends leadership
Luxon defends leadership
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has mounted a defence of his leadership, reminding people he rebuilt the National Party after "a state of civil war".
Govt finances worse than expected as tax take falls
Govt finances worse than expected as tax take falls
The government's finances are slightly worse than expected, as the tax take fell more than expenses.
Bishop 'definitely not' planning to roll Luxon
Bishop 'definitely not' planning to roll Luxon
Senior National MP Chris Bishop has denied plotting a leadership challenge, insisting that Christopher Luxon remains the best person to be prime minister.
Hipkins fires shots at Māori Party, Winston Peters
Hipkins fires shots at Māori Party, Winston Peters
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken shots at his potential future coalition options, criticising Winston Peters and Te Pāti Māori.
Luxon gives assurance coalition govt is 'strong'
Luxon gives assurance coalition govt is 'strong'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government is a strong, stable coalition despite a public stoush between the leaders of the minor parties, ACT and New Zealand First.
Seymour warns Peters may jump to Labour
Seymour warns Peters may jump to Labour
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has vowed to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill (RSB) if re-elected next year.
Schools to be barred from opting out of international tests
Schools to be barred from opting out of international tests
A government bill will stop schools opting out of international maths and reading tests and speed up intervention in failing schools.
Govt taking 'precautionary approach' to puberty blockers
Govt taking 'precautionary approach' to puberty blockers
The government is halting new prescriptions of puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, saying "a precautionary approach" is needed while evidence remains uncertain.
Website bungle could impact survivors making claims: lawyer
Website bungle could impact survivors making claims: lawyer
A senior human rights lawyer says survivors eligible for compensation for abuse they suffered in state schools could have been put off making claims thanks to a government website bungle.
Voters split but Hipkins 'comfortable' over CGT
Voters split but Hipkins 'comfortable' over Capital Gains Tax
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he is comfortable with where the Capital Gains Tax policy has landed, after a survey showed voters were split on the idea.