Politics

Barry investigated on bullying claims

National MP Maggie Barry has been investigated twice over bullying claims this year - including accusations she expected staff to do political party work on taxpayer time, which is unlawful.

Squaring off over medical cannabis

Michael Woodhouse and David Clark have squared off against each other for years, writes ODT's political reporter Mike Houlahan.

Cheaper GP visits for half a million Kiwis

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Health Minister David Clark. Photo: NZ Herald

Cheaper GP visits for half a million Kiwis

A suite of new Government health initiatives, which the Prime Minister says will make going to the doctor cheaper for more than half a million Kiwis, comes into effect tomorrow.

Curran pulled up over booklets

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has urged people to report...

Curran pulled up over booklets

Twenty booklets advising over-60s of their entitlements have landed Dunedin South MP Clare Curran in more hot water.

Curran under fire over party booklet drop

Dunedin South MP Clare Curran came under fire again in Parliament today over Labour Party booklets being left in Ministry of Social Development sites in her electorate.

Simon Bridges slashes travel spending

National Party leader Simon Bridges speaks to about 80 people at the Mornington Presbyterian...

Simon Bridges slashes travel spending

National leader Simon Bridges has reined in his spending on travel and accommodation in the past quarter, according to figures released today.

Chris Finlayson announces resignation

Senior National MP Chris Finlayson has confirmed he will leave Parliament in the New Year.

MPs need to be trained how to manage staff - Speaker

Debbie Francis and Trevor Mallard announced the external review into bullying and harassment of...

MPs need to be trained how to manage staff - Speaker

The Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard says many MPs arrive at Parliament with no idea how to manage staff.

Parliament bullying and harassment review

The nature and extent of bullying and harassment at Parliament will come under scrutiny in a major independent external review.

Alleged 'inappropriate touching' at Young Nats event investigated

The alleged incident occurred after Young Nats Christmas drinks at the Brew on Quay bar last week...

Alleged 'inappropriate touching' at Young Nats event investigated

Police are investigating an alleged incident which occurred after a Young Nationals event in Auckland last week.

National: No new taxes in the first term

Newly elected National Party leader Simon Bridges

National: No new taxes in the first term

A National-led Government would axe the Auckland fuel tax, promise no new taxes or any petrol tax increases in its first term, and kill any capital gains tax the current Government might bring in.

PM rejects claims Govt responsible for rapid rent rise

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: RNZ

PM rejects claims Govt responsible for rapid rent rise

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has rejected the Opposition's claims that average rents have increased by more than twice as much under her Government than they did under National.

Plans for third medical school scrapped: Clark

Plans for third medical school scrapped: Clark

The Government has scrapped plans to establish a School of Rural Medicine.

PM offers help to resolve the Rohingya crisis

Once hailed as a champion in the fight for democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi has been stripped of a...

PM offers help to resolve the Rohingya crisis

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has offered Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi any help New Zealand could give to resolve the Rohingya crisis.

Jones fails to disclose meetings

Shane Jones fails to disclose dozens of meetings

Shane Jones has had to correct 20 answers to questions from the National Party after he failed to disclose meetings he had earlier this year.

Ardern: Minister's job not in jeopardy

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is visiting Whakatāne today and addressed media about under fire Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway.

Minister admits not reading full Sroubek file

Immigration Minister, Iain Lees-Galloway, said the treatment of the alleged victim was "appalling...

Minister admits not reading full Sroubek file

Under pressure Immigration Minister Iain-Lees Galloway admits he did not read the whole immigration file before making his controversial decision granting residency to Karel Sroubek.

NZ First accepts Ross' proxy vote

Jami-Lee Ross outside the Victoria Street police station in Wellington today. Photo: RNZ

NZ First accepts Ross' proxy vote

New Zealand First has decided to exercise the proxy vote of former National MP Jami-lee Ross while he is away from Parliament.

Family 'forced into witness protection'

Jan Antolik, also known as Karel Sroubek, appeared at the Auckland District Court, found guilty...

Sroubek saga: Family 'forced into witness protection' - Bridges

An entire family was forced into witness protection as a result of criminal behaviour by Czech man Karel Sroubek, National leader Simon Bridges has said in Parliament.

Hosking: Labour looks good for second term

Hosking: As National stumbles, Labour looks good for second term

It was a good weekend if you're a Labour Party supporter.

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