Jones threatens to end Electricity Authority
Jones threatens to end Electricity Authority
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones is threatening to end the Electricity Authority if it doesn't "man up" and flex its authority.
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Local councils need to 'rein in the fantasies'
Local councils need to 'rein in the fantasies' on spending: PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told the Local Government New Zealand conference today that local councils need to "rein in the fantasies" on spending.
Seymour's new ministry paying staff average of $154k
Seymour's new ministry paying staff average of $154k
The new Ministry of Regulation is paying its staff an average salary of more than $150,000 and will eventually employ more than 90 people, new figures reveal.
'Minimal impact' on petrol costs from carbon price rise: Govt
'Minimal impact' on petrol costs from carbon price rise: Govt
The carbon price is expected to rise on news the government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale by more than half.
Tana has 'no intention' of resigning
Darleen Tana formally refuses to resign
Former Green MP Darleen Tana has responded to the party co-leaders' formal request they resign, saying they have no intention of doing so.
Luxon gets boost as preferred PM
Luxon gets boost as preferred PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's popularity has seen a boost in the latest 1News-Verian poll, while the left and right voting blocs remained steady.
Call for Treaty Principles Bill to be abandoned
Waitangi Tribunal calls for Treaty Principles Bill to be abandoned
The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended that the government's proposed Treaty Principles Bill be abandoned.
Ban on gene technology outside lab to end
Govt announces end to ban on gene technology outside lab
The government has confirmed plans to end to the country's near 30-year ban on gene technology outside the lab.
PM defends benefit sanctions
'We're not asking much': PM defends benefit sanctions
Only a small number of those on the Jobseeker benefit aren't meeting their obligations, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
Police union wants minister stripped of gun portfolio
Police union wants minister stripped of gun portfolio
By Russell Palmer The Police Association wants responsibility for firearms reform taken off ACT Minister Nicole McKee, saying she's a former gun lobbyist and has excluded police from...
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Brooking battles through the watery preliminary round
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Brooking battles through the watery preliminary round
Preliminary, according to the pocket dictionary I’ve carried everywhere since the 1980s, means something preceding or preparing for the main act.
Obituary: Locke a decent, honest fighter for beliefs
Obituary: Locke a decent, honest fighter for beliefs
From the moment he drew breath, Keith Locke was destined for a life in politics.
Te Pāti Māori boycott NZ Herald over ad
Te Pāti Māori boycott NZ Herald over ad
Te Pāti Māori has announced a boycott of the New Zealand Herald after the newspaper ran a front page advert for Don Brash-led lobby group Hobson's Pledge.
Govt reveals Three Waters replacement
Govt reveals Three Waters replacement
Cabinet has approved a new way of delivering water services after it unwound the previous Labour government's Three Waters reform.
Poll shows support for ousting Green MP
Poll shows support for ousting Green MP from Parliament
A new poll reveals a majority of New Zealanders support the Green Party ejecting their disgraced MP Darleen Tana from Parliament altogether.
Speaker sets out sterner approach
Speaker sets out sterner approach
Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee has advised MPs to take complaints to the Commissioner for Parliamentary Standards - who has not received any yet, he says.
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Pinning the tail on the Act NZ donkey
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Pinning the tail on the Act NZ donkey
Act New Zealand Southland list MP Todd Stephenson is no-one’s idea of a wild-eyed, rabble-rousing rebel, but he unexpectedly found himself at the forefront of a mini revolt against Speaker Gerry...
Ngāpuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM
Ngāpuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM
Ngāpuhi leaders have walked out of a meeting with Prime Minister Chris Luxon in a protest over coalition government policies.
Leary apologises to MP for ‘anti-trans activist’ remark
Leary apologises to MP for ‘anti-trans activist’ remark
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has apologised for calling New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich an "anti-trans activist".
Green MP found in contempt of House
Green MP to be censured after being found in contempt
Green MP Julie Anne Genter has been found in contempt and will be censured and asked to apologise after shouting at a Cabinet minister in Parliament in May.