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    PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (L) and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    PM will not step in over Peters' RNZ comments

    The Prime Minister says he will not intervene over comments by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters about RNZ's funding.

    Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka

    Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Photo: RNZ

    Te Pāti Māori face hearing over haka

    The stand-off between Te Pāti Māori and the Privileges Committee is coming to a head, with a public hearing billed as the last chance for MPs to give evidence over a haka in Parliament.

    What is a woman?

    Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone

    NZ First pushing bill to define 'woman'

    NZ First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".

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    The ins and outs of building a desirable residence

    Chris Bishop said the First Home Grant was an "expensive and inefficient way to support first...

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    Debating the ins and outs of building a desirable residence

    A Queenstown residence with lakefront views sounds amazing, but it’s not a happy lot for everyone.

    $13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing

    Louise Upston. Photo: Getty Images

    $13.5m boost to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing

    The government wants to "turbocharge" global marketing to international visitors, with a new $13.5 million investment in Tourism New Zealand.

    Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    Luxon doubles down on 'trade war' comments

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has repeated his view that there is a trade war playing out between the US and China, despite the foreign minister calling that language "hysterical".

    NZ needs US as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific: Peters

    Winston Peters

    NZ needs US as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific: Peters

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand needs the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region

    Govt considering axing education scheme: report

    Education Minister Erica Stanford $30m million was needed for maths workbooks, guidance, and...

    Govt considering axing education scheme: report

    The government has been considering axing a $118-million-a-year education scheme involving nearly 2000 schools, in next month's Budget, a leaked document shows.

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    It turns out woolly thinking is something to be applauded

    South Otago sheep and beef farmer Amy Blaikie said the government’s new policy to use woollen...

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    It turns out woolly thinking is something to be applauded

    Proof positive this week that individual voices can turn around the ocean liner that is Parliament.

    Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there are some "areas for us to work on" with the boot camp...

    Luxon rules out another Treaty Principles Bill

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flatly ruled out entertaining another iteration of the Treaty Principles Bill, a day after it was defeated in Parliament.

    Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny

    Green MP Benjamin Doyle. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

    Green MP Doyle responds to scrutiny

    Green MP Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.

    ‘Women MPs have always been targeted’

    Ingrid Leary’s car covered with dog faeces. PHOTOS: ODT FILES

    ‘Women MPs have always been targeted’

    Research highlighting the abuse and threats endured by women members of Parliament is concerning but sadly unsurprising, Taieri Labour MP Ingrid Leary says.

    Little considering running for Wellington Mayor

    Andrew Little has confirmed he is considered running for Wellington Mayor. Photo: Getty Images

    Former Labour leader Little considering running for Wellington Mayor

    Former Labour Party leader and Minister Andrew Little is actively considering running for Wellington Mayor.

    Coalition govt retains power in latest poll

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    Coalition govt retains power in latest poll

    Chris Luxon's right-wing New Zealand coalition would earn another term, according to the latest TVNZ poll, its strongest result since taking office in 2023.

    Govt set for $12b defence investment

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there are some "areas for us to work on" with the boot camp...

    Govt set for $12b defence investment

    The government will invest $12 billion dollars over the next four years for a "modern, combat-capable" New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

    Committee calls for Treaty bill to be scrapped

    Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

    Committee calls for Treaty bill to be scrapped

    Parliament's Justice Committee has released its report into the Treaty Principles Bill, and recommended it not proceed.

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    Bigger things to worry about

    Simon Davies. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Bigger things to worry about

    A South Otago farmer says he has bigger things to worry about than Donald Trump’s fresh tariffs on New Zealand exports.

    NZ won't launch reciprocal tariffs against US: Luxon

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says there are some "areas for us to work on" with the boot camp...

    NZ won't launch reciprocal tariffs against US: Luxon

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is "relatively well positioned" to weather Donald Trump's new sweeping global tariffs.

    Te Pāti Māori to hold own hearing after boycott

    Te Pāti Māori to hold own hearing after boycott

    Te Pāti Māori says it will hold its own "alternative independent hearing", in reaction to unfair actions by Parliament's Privileges Committee while considering complaints about a haka and protests in Parliament.

    Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll

    Photo: RNZ

    Coalition holds slim lead in latest poll

    The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, but the coalition parties are still clinging on to a slim lead.
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