'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
Reti confirmed as deputy leader of National Party
Reti confirmed as deputy leader of National Party
The National Party has confirmed Judith Collins will stay on as leader and Dr Shane Reti will be her new deputy.