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Invercargill MP poised to legislate herself out of existence

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Invercargill MP poised to legislate herself out of existence

Something many people do not know about the building which includes Parliament’s debating chamber is that there is another similar chamber just behind it.

Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

Labour MP booted from the House after challenging Speaker

Labour MP Kieran McAnulty was ordered to leave the House during a tense session that included many challenges on the Speaker's rulings.

Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

Otago Uni expert sees irony in four-year term backdown

Otago Uni law expert Andrew Geddis says it's ironic the coalition appears to have run out of time to put a four-year Parliamentary term to a referendum.

Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

Govt scraps plans for referendum on four-year term

The government has scrapped plans for a referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term.

Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism'

NZ First leader Winston Peters (L) and Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ

Hipkins accuses Peters of 'pure racism', slams 'ugly side' of politics

NZ First leader Winston Peters has been accused of "pure racism" in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

Labour leader Chris Hipkins (L) and National leader Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Support for major parties slumps in latest poll

The latest political poll has shown both major parties seeing their support slip, but the coalition government would be re-elected on these results.

Seymour wants a smaller government

ACT leader David Seymour spoke to about 200 party supporters in Christchurch on Sunday. Photo: RNZ

Seymour wants a smaller government

ACT leader David Seymour has pushed for a smaller govt, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.

Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000

Govt increases NZ space launch limit to 1000

A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions about a likely host of new space launches.

Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March

Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ

Reserve Bank review was originally due to be finished by March

A review into the Reserve Bank's monetary policy decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic was originally intended to be completed by March.

NZ First to campaign for referendum on Māori seats

NZ First leader Winston Peters Photo: RNZ

NZ First to campaign for referendum on Māori seats

New Zealand First will campaign on a referendum on the Māori seats this year, with the party saying the time had come for a decision on their future.

Govt to launch review of Reserve Bank's Covid response

The government is launching a surprise review of the Reserve Bank's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, due to be published just months out from the election.

National puts candidate on ballot again

National puts candidate on ballot again

The race for the Taieri electorate in the 2026 general election will look very much like the 2023 contest, National having confirmed that Matthew French will once more contest the seat.

Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

Trump should apologise for 'racist' Obama post: Luxon

The prime minister says US President Donald Trump's social media post - depicting his predecessor Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes - is racist.

Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service

Bishop Te Kito Pikaahu asked the crowd for calm while Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour...

Deputy PM booed and heckled at Waitangi service

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has denied his views about the intentions of the Treaty of Waitangi are poorly received at annual commemorations.

Fiery crowd greets politicians in Waitangi

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and other parliamentarians have been welcomed to the lower Treaty Grounds at Waitangi.

PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZ

PM rejects claim govt anti-Treaty

Labour's Chris Hipkins says the govt is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground".

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama...

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi

The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing together at Waitangi in a show of unity which they hope will draw a contrast with sparring coalition partners.

Jones shuts down NZ signing up to 'road map' away from fossil fuels

Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. Photo: RNZ

Jones shuts down NZ signing up to 'road map' away from fossil fuels

Resources Minister Shane Jones shut down the possibility of New Zealand signing up to a 'road map' away from fossil fuels at the annual global climate summit, documents reveal.

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