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Bigger things to worry about
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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
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
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.
What to expect from Interislander announcement
What to expect from Interislander announcement
The next steps for replacing the InterIslander ferries is set to be revealed by Winston Peters, more than 15 months since the coalition scrapped its predecessor's iReX ferry project.
Member's bill aimed at stopping universities offering services 'based on race'
Member's bill aimed at stopping universities offering services 'based on race'
An Act Party MP has drafted a member's bill she says would "ensure universities do not allocate resources, benefits or opportunities based on race".
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All the fun of this year’s Taxation (Annual Rates) extravaganza
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All the fun of this year’s Taxation (Annual Rates) extravaganza
Plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose, as some of our more educated or veteran MPs may have contemplated this week as the Taxation Bill hoved into view.
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP doubles down on police criticism
Green MP Tamatha Paul is doubling down on her comments that a "visible police presence" makes people feel "more on edge."
Govt seeks common ground on RMA overhaul
Govt seeks common ground on RMA overhaul
The government is reaching across the aisle to identify any common ground with its political opponents on its overhaul of the Resource Management Act.
Luxon reveals RMA reform
Luxon reveals RMA reform
The government says its new replacement for the Resource Management Act will cut administrative and compliance costs by 45%.
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In the unlikely event of emergency call Chippie
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In the unlikely event of emergency call Chippie
This might seem a bit unlikely, but bear with me . . . Labour could be feeling a trifle worried about its impregnable grasp on Dunedin.
‘Quality growth’ should be aim: Hipkins
‘Quality growth’ should be aim: Hipkins
Having given his state of the nation speech a fortnight ago, Labour leader Chris Hipkins is now out seeing what state the nation is in.
Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
Chlöe Swarbrick pleads for cross-party support for Israel sanctions
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the need for New Zealand to impose sanctions against Israel has only grown more urgent after airstrikes on Gaza resumed.
PM accused of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance
PM accused of undermining NZ's nuclear-free stance
Labour's Chris Hipkins is accusing the Prime Minister of reversing a long-held foreign policy during his trip to India to help secure a free trade deal.
Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin
Luxon hails 'breakthrough' as India trade talks begin
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touted a "breakthrough" with India on his arrival in New Delhi as both countries agree to start free trade negotiations.
Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns
Waititi criticised for comparing Seymour to lawns
The ACT Party is criticising Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi over a social media post that says his lawns are getting a "good f... hiding" because he's treating them like David Seymour.
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
NZ not among Ukraine coalition of the willing: Collins
The government says New Zealand is not among a group of about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.
Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches
Stanford, Seymour discuss school lunches
Erica Stanford and David Seymour have met to talk about the school lunches programme.
Govt knew for 'weeks' lunch provider in financial strife
Govt knew for 'weeks' lunch provider in financial strife
The associate education minister says the government had known for "weeks" that school lunch provider Libelle was experiencing financial difficulties, but not the full extent.
Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector
Hipkins, Peters clash over 'wokeness' in public sector
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is adamant diversity is being preferred over merit for people getting jobs in the public sector.