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Spy agencies want greater transparency on donations

NZ's spy bosses are warning they know of troubling foreign donations and "relationship-building" right across the political spectrum at both local and central government.

'Carpetbaggers' unlikely to be welcome in Dunedin South

'Carpetbaggers' unlikely to be welcome in Dunedin South

The coming resignation of MP Clare Curran will trigger what an insider calls a hotly contested selection process for the Dunedin South seat.

PM coy on talk of loan for Ihumatao purchase

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says talking publicly about the negotiations would undermine them....

PM coy on talk of loan for Ihumatao purchase

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has refused to rule out discussions about a Government loan to help iwi Waikato-Tainui buy the contested land at Ihumātao.

Curran to step down at 2020 election

Dunedin South MP Clare Curran is to step down at the 2020 election, saying it's time to move on.

National to hike retirement age to 67

National to hike retirement age to 67

National leader Simon Bridges says the party will stick with its policy of increasing the superannuation age gradually from 65 to 67.

Support highlights Parliament's collegial aspect

Support highlights Parliament's collegial aspect

It says a lot about the perception of the standard of political debate that it comes as something of a surprise when political opponents respectfully disagree about something ... let alone when...

Teens, Youth MPs banned from Parliament after protest

Speaker Trevor Mallard at the release of the report into bullying at Parliament. Photo: RNZ

Teens, Youth MPs banned from Parliament after protest

A group of about a dozen teenagers, including three Green Party Youth MPs, were kicked out of Parliament and banned from the premises for a year after protesting in the public gallery.

Claim Walker abused officials

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker yelled at and abused officials helping him manage a Bill through the House, it was claimed in Parliament yesterday.

Woodhouse steps into euthanasia debate

Revenue Minister Michael Woodhouse said trusts would have to file annual returns in future. Photo...

Woodhouse steps into euthanasia debate

Dunedin National list MP Michael Woodhouse has stepped into the euthanasia debate, introducing an amendment to the End Life Choice Bill.

Southern list MP facing challenging times

Invercargill Labour list MP Liz Craig questions Educations Minister Chris Hipkins in Parliament...

Southern list MP facing challenging times

Former National Prime Minister Keith Holyoake's famous advice that first-term backbench MPs should learn to "breathe through their nose" before trying to make their mark on Parliament has echoed...

Petition calls for PM to visit Ihumatao

A petition has been launched calling on the Prime Minister to visit Ihumatao, which hundreds of people have been occupying to oppose a new housing development.

Govt seeks to slow farmland development

About 14 percent of New Zealand's land is currently considered "highly productive" for primary...

Potatoes v property? Govt seeks to slow development on farmland

The Government has proposed new rules to limit urban development on highly productive farm land, but LGNZ president Dave Cull says it is "pitting potatoes against houses".

Bennett to run Nats' 2020 campaign, become list MP

National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett will vacate her Upper Harbour seat in 2020, move to the party list and concentrate on running the 2020 election campaign.

PM admits Labour mishandled bullying complaints

Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern answers questions on maternity services in Lumsden. PHOTO: NZME

PM admits Labour mishandled bullying complaints

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says that the party has not handled the current bullying and intimidation complaints against a Labour staffer as well as it could have.

Govt to consider giving back prisoners' voting rights

Inside the low security unit of the Otago Corrections Facility. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Govt to consider giving back prisoners' voting rights

The Government will consider overturning a ban on prisoners from voting in light of a scathing report that said it had disproportionately hurt Māori and breached the Crown's Treaty of Waitangi...

Minister assailed by hospital passes

Minister assailed by hospital passes

Being the Minister of Health has long been regarded as one of the most thankless jobs in government.

MP tells of backstreet abortion that killed grandmother

NZ First MP Tracey Martin had hoped to tell the story in Parliament this week. Photo: Parliament TV

MP tells of backstreet abortion that killed grandmother

She says her mother spent most of her life thinking her birth mother had abandoned her.

Labour staff 'fearful, intimidated, crying'

National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett says Jacinda Ardern should be doing more to ensure...

'Fearful, intimidated, crying,' Labour complainant tells Bennett

Parliamentary workers who complained about inappropriate behaviour in the Labour Party are fearful and intimidated, says National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett.

Abortion law passes first hurdle after emotional debate

Legislation liberalising abortions has overwhelmingly passed its first vote in Parliament, as the PM says it's time to focus on women's dignity and rights.

Sir Anand resigns from abuse inquiry

Governor-General Anand Satyanand. Photo by Andrew Labett/NZPA.

Sir Anand resigns from abuse inquiry

The chairman of the Royal Commission into Historic Abuse in Sstate and Faith-based Care has resigned, but says a perceived conflict of interest had nothing to do with his decision.

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