National Party 'titan' Bill Birch dies
Former National Party finance minister Bill Birch has died at the age of 92.
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Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s
Seymour suggests smartphone ban for under-16s
Act leader David Seymour has suggested smartphones could be banned for under-16-year-olds.
Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost momentum
Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost momentum
Chris Hipkins insists Labour hasn't lost its momentum, despite dropping in support since January.
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
NZ 'should be be fazed' by China's objections to defence alliance
The Foreign Minister says China might call it an act of provocation to join the Ocean of Peace Alliance, but New Zealand should not be fazed.
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
Election 2026 interview: NZ First's Mark Patterson
This week's Election 2026 political interview guest is New Zealand First list MP and Taieri candidate Mark Patterson.
Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll
Hipkins edges Luxon as preferred PM in latest poll
The coalition would still have the numbers to form a government, albeit narrowly, according to the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll.
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Former National MP makes jump to NZ First
Harete Hipango-Brownlie is the latest in a string of former politicians to announce they're running for New Zealand First at this year's election.
Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific
Peters 'deeply concerned' by China testing in South Pacific
New Zealand says China's testing of nuclear-capable weapons into the South Pacific is at odds with peace and stability in the Islands region.
Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy
Greens announce 'drink swim fish' election policy
The Green Party would ban bottom trawling and lower the nitrate limit for drinking water, under its rivers and oceans policy package.
Critical minerals projects to get $50m govt funding
Critical minerals projects to get $50m govt funding
Two critical minerals projects on the West Coast are getting up to $50 million from the Crown to co-fund the construction of processing facilities.
NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only
NZ First wants to restrict voting to citizens only
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to restrict voting rights to only those with New Zealand citizenship.
National promises to pursue trade deals if elected
National promises to pursue seven trade deals if elected
National has promised to prioritise trade deals with seven specific countries if it wins the election.
Laws confirmed as NZ First Waitaki candidate
Laws confirmed as NZ First Waitaki candidate
Michael Laws will stand for New Zealand First in the Waitaki electorate in the upcoming election.
'Long way to go' before fuel relief payments stop: PM
'Long way to go' before fuel relief payments stop: PM
The prime minister says there is a long way to go before fuel relief payments will stop, as fuel prices finally drop below the $3 mark for the first time since March.
Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge
Leader on Opportunity Party's surprise poll surge
After 10 years, five leaders and a name tweak, the Opportunity Party is on the cusp of making it into Parliament for the first time.
Greens change tax policy costings after mistake put it out by $800m
Greens change tax policy costings after mistake put it out by $800m
The Green Party has had to correct an error to its tax policy, which had put its costings out by $800 million.
Greens pledge tax cuts for most
Greens pledge tax cuts for most
The Green Party proposal would see tax cuts for 96% of Kiwis and target wealth, corporate and inheritance taxes to fund changes.
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister not ruling out fuel tax hikes
Transport Minister Chris Bishop - who previously cast doubt on fuel taxes rising next year - says after the Iran peace deal they are still possible.
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
Beehive could be vacated for 18 months, 'a lot of work' needed
The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Using AI for benefit decisions a 'no-brainer': govt officials
Government officials have defended using automated tools to make some decisions about people's benefits, saying it's a "no-brainer".