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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.

Andersen takes over education in Labour portfolio reshuffle

Ginny Andersen will take on the education portfolio. Photo: RNZ / Reece Baker

Andersen takes over education in Labour portfolio reshuffle

Willow-Jean Prime has lost the education portfolio, but picked up social development, as Labour reshuffles its decks ahead of the election.

Kapa-Kingi officially reinstated as member of Te Pāti Māori

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi challenged the party's president John Tamihere, and the process in which she...

Kapa-Kingi officially reinstated as member of Te Pāti Māori

MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has officially been reinstated to Te Pāti Māori, following a High Court decision that ruled her suspension and subsequent expulsion was "unlawful".

Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll

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

Labour remains ahead on cost of living in poll

Labour remains ahead on most of the key issues in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor, but National has improved its ratings on the economy and the cost of living.

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Conscience matters on booze sales

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Conscience matters on booze sales

It is not often that Miles Anderson and Rachel Brooking vote the same way on something. Or Scott Willis and Penny Simmonds for that matter.

Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says

Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: Getty Images

Labour would put 'cost of living first', Hipkins says

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government's cost of living and climate policies in his State of the Nation speech in Auckland.

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Greens to go all in for Dunedin

Chloe Swarbrick expounds to a full house at a public meeting in Dunedin on Wednesday. Photos:...

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Greens to go all in for Dunedin

Expect to see Chlöe Swarbrick in town a lot this year as the Green Party steps up its profile in Dunedin, political editor Mike Houlahan writes.

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Invercargill MP poised to legislate herself out of existence

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Invercargill MP poised to legislate herself out of existence

Something many people do not know about the building which includes Parliament’s debating chamber is that there is another similar chamber just behind it.

Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty was ordered to leave the House during a tense session that included many challenges on the Speaker's rulings.

Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

Otago Uni law expert Andrew Geddis says it's ironic the coalition appears to have run out of time to put a four-year Parliamentary term to a referendum.

Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term.

Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism'

NZ First leader Winston Peters (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism', slams 'ugly side' of politics

NZ First leader Winston Peters has been accused of "pure racism" in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

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

Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

The latest political poll has shown both major parties seeing their support slip, but the coalition government would be re-elected on these results.

Seymour wants a smaller government

ACT leader David Seymour spoke to about 200 party supporters in Christchurch on Sunday. Photo: RNZ

Seymour wants a smaller government

ACT leader David Seymour has pushed for a smaller govt, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.

Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000

Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000

A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches.

Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March

A review into the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic was originally intended to be completed by March.

NZ First to campaign for referendum on Māori seats

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

NZ First to campaign for referendum on Māori seats

New Zealand First will campaign on a referendum on the Māori seats this year, with the party saying the time had come for a decision on their future.

Govt to launch review of Reserve Bank's Covid response

The government is launching a surprise review of the Reserve Bank's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, due to be published just months out from the election.

National puts candidate on ballot again

National puts candidate on ballot again

The race for the Taieri electorate in the 2026 general election will look very much like the 2023 contest, National having confirmed that Matthew French will once more contest the seat.

Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon

The prime minister says US President Donald Trump's social media post - depicting his predecessor Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes - is racist.

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