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    MPs respond to prime minister’s vision for the year ahead

    National leader Christopher Luxon Photo: RNZ

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    MPs respond to prime minister’s vision for the year ahead

    Parliament is back, an election date set and everyone’s motors are up and running for a big year ahead.

    Green MP Celia Wade-Brown leaving politics

    Celia Wade-Brown is retiring from politics after a career in the Wellington region spanning...

    Green MP Celia Wade-Brown leaving politics

    One of the Wellington region’s longest-serving politicians and best-known environmentalists is leaving politics later this year.

    Judith Collins retiring as MP for law role

    Judith Collins retiring as MP for law role

    First elected in 2002, Judith Collins is one of the most experienced MPs in the government and is taking up the role of Law Commission president.

    Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll

    The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll results, if replicated on polling day, would return the...

    Boost for NZ First and Labour in RNZ poll

    NZ First has climbed into third place in the latest RNZ poll, recording its strongest result in the Reid Research series in more than eight years.

    Peters questions NZ's WHO funding

    NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

    Peters questions NZ's WHO funding

    NZ First leader Winston Peters is questioning whether New Zealand should continue to fund the World Health Organization.

    MP Maureen Pugh to ‘move on’

    West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh

    MP Maureen Pugh to ‘move on’

    West Coast-Tasman’s National MP Maureen Pugh announced yesterday she will step away from politics at the general election in November.

    NZ First soars in latest poll; coalition extends lead

    New Zealand First leader Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

    NZ First soars in latest poll; coalition extends lead

    New Zealand First has soared to nearly 12 percent in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, its highest result since the survey launched in early 2021.

    Hipkins takes aim at govt's performance

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

    Hipkins takes aim at govt's performance

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins has come out swinging at the government in his first speech of election year, saying it's responsible for the situation NZ is in.

    Luxon confirms 2026 election date

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirms 2026 election date

    The 2026 election will be held on November 7, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced.

    Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'

    US President Donald Trump and New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon in South Korea last year....

    Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' for Gaza as the White House tries to push beyond the ceasefire.

    PM to deliver State of Nation speech

    Today's speech is Christopher Luxon's first public appearance following the summer break. Photo: RNZ

    PM to deliver State of Nation speech

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will outline his plan for the year ahead and NZ's future in a State of the Nation speech in Auckland.

    PM working from home as year gets under way

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

    PM working from home as year gets under way

    The Prime Minister is working from home as the year gets under way, with Parliament not set to return until the end of the month.

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    Those getting stuff done, or needing to get more stuff done

    Environment Minister Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ

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    Those getting stuff done, or needing to get more stuff done

    Although everyone else does "Politician of the year", at Southern Say we eschew such tawdry baubles.

    Pledging ‘real action’ on cost of living crisis

    Megan Woods, determined to turn things around. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

    Pledging ‘real action’ on cost of living crisis

    Megan Woods says she has seen nothing like the incineration of Labour legislation which she has watched from the opposition benches over the past two years.

    NZ not part of statement warning of deteriorating Gaza situation

    Displaced Palestinians trying to carry on with their daily lives under harsh conditions amid the...

    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

    Chairperson of the ministerial advisory group on organised crime, Steve Symon. (File photo) Photo...

    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

    Shane Jones makes a rousing speech at Kiwi Rail’s Hillside workshop. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    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

    Associate agriculture minister and Act New Zealand MP Andrew Hoggard in his happy place, down on...

    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

    Labour's Ingrid Leary questions if the Suicide Prevention Office is really staying open when it...

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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

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

    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.
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