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    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: NZ Herald

    'Underwhelming' - Labour's housing plan gets lukewarm reception

    The Government has been slammed for its "underwhelming" Public Housing Plan.

    'Before it's too late': Govt urged to speed up Covid vaccine rollout

    Judith Collins. Photo: Getty Images

    'Before it's too late': Govt urged to speed up Covid vaccine rollout

    The Government is being urged to accelerate its rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination, given the increased risk of the new variant which is devastating the UK and South Africa.

    NZ eyes free-trade agreements with EU, UK

    Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta. Photo: RNZ

    NZ eyes free-trade agreements with EU, UK

    The government has congratulated Britain and the European Union on the Brexit deal agreed this morning - four and a-half years after the British people voted to leave the EU.

    The one word Jacinda Ardern used to summarise 2020

    New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wears a mask during a visit to Crave Cafe on August 31,...

    The one word Jacinda Ardern used to summarise 2020

    When asked this week to reflect on her previous 12 months, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern needed one word to summarise 2020.

    Ihumātao: Deal struck to buy disputed land

    Protest banners at Ihumatao Photo: Nicole Hunt

    Ihumātao: Deal struck to buy disputed land

    A deal has been struck between the Government and Fletcher Building to buy the disputed Ihumātao land for just under $30 million, the first step in breaking the long-running deadlock.

    Trevor Mallard faces MPs' questions over $330k payout

    Trevor Mallard faces MPs' questions over $330k payout

    Speaker Trevor Mallard has faced MPs' questions over spending $330,000 of taxpayer money settling a defamation case against him.

    Collins calls for Speaker's resignation

    Judith Collins and Trevor Mallard. Photo: RNZ

    Collins calls for Speaker's resignation

    National Party leader Judith Collins is calling for Speaker Trevor Mallard to apologise and offer his resignation today.

    Australia travel bubble approved in principle

    Jacinda Ardern

    Australia travel bubble approved in principle

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a travel bubble with Australia has been approved in principle for the first quarter of next year.

    Southern say: One chapter ends, several begin

    Ingrid Leary delivers her maiden speech in Parliament earlier this week. PHOTOS: PARLIAMENT TV

    One chapter ends, several begin

    There are many milestone moments as a political career comes to a close when you look at something or someone and realise "it really is over".

    Mallard's false rape claim costs taxpayers $333,000 - National

    The Speaker, Trevor Mallard, was advised to settle a defamation case. Photo: NZ Herald

    Mallard's false rape claim costs taxpayers $333,000 - National

    Speaker Trevor Mallard's false 'rape' claim about a Parliament staffer has cost taxpayers more than $333,000 to resolve, National says.

    Leary spells out support for Taieri

    Ingrid Leary. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

    Leary spells out support for Taieri

    Taieri MP Ingrid Leary started her first speech to Parliament with a pronunciation lesson about the name of her electorate.

    PM confirms plan to double sick leave to 10 days

    Jacinda Ardern said the detection of the new community case is a sign the routine testing regime...

    PM confirms plan to double sick leave to 10 days

    The Government will start the process of giving every New Zealander an extra five days of sick leave a year before Parliament adjourns for the summer break.

    Parliament kicks off in a blaze of fiery debate

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks at the Prime Minister's Reception during the opening of New...

    Parliament kicks off in a blaze of fiery debate

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her rival, National's Judith Collins, have kicked off the 53rd Parliament with a fiery debate which culminated in a scrap over housing.

    Govt introducing capital gains tax by stealth: Seymour

    Act leader David Seymour. Photo: NZ Herald

    Govt introducing capital gains tax by stealth: Seymour

    The Government is being accused of planning to introduce a capital gains tax by stealth, after Finance Minister Grant Robertson asked Treasury for advice on extending the brightline test.

    Nats name team to review election loss

    National Party leader Judith Collins. Photo: RNZ

    Nats name team to review election loss

    The National Party has kicked off the review of its election result, announcing a team including the former party president who overhauled the party after its worst-ever result in 2002.

    Three big projects set for fast-tracking

    Environment Minister David Parker. Photo: Getty

    Three big projects set for fast-tracking

    Three projects identified for fast-tracking today are private sector projects, Environment Minister David Parker says.

    Survey: Kiwis want parliamentary term increased

    Photo: Getty Images

    Survey: Kiwis want parliamentary term increased

    New Zealanders want the parliamentary term increased from three to four years and 90% of them have full trust and confidence in the democratic process.

    John Key: If you can't quit leaking, quit National

    Former Prime Minister John Key speaking at the National Party AGM in Wellington this morning....

    John Key: If you can't quit leaking, quit National

    Former Prime Minister Sir John Key has a staunch message to any National MPs who continue to leak against the party: "If you can't quit leaking, quit the party".

    Privacy law refreshed to reflect the times

    Privacy Commissioner John Edwards. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Privacy law refreshed to reflect the times

    Privacy Commissioner John Edwards was in our patch this week, briefing institutions and individuals on far-reaching law changes about to take effect in his patch.

    Woodhouse a winner in Nats reshuffle

    Woodhouse a winner in Nats reshuffle

    Dunedin list MP Michael Woodhouse has been given the finance and transport portfolios by National leader Judith Collins in her caucus reshuffle.
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