Shane Jones apologises for Nicola Willis weight loss jibe
Shane Jones has apologised after making a jab at the finance minister's weight loss as the coalition ructions shift gears into personal attacks.
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‘Golden Visa’ bringing in billions: Stanford
‘Golden Visa’ bringing in billions: Stanford
The so-called ‘‘Golden Visa’’ is returning golden results for New Zealand, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says.
Spat gets worse as Luxon fires back
Spat gets worse as Luxon fires back
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has unleashed on his coalition partner, Winston Peters, saying he was the person who put Dame Jacinda Ardern in charge of the country.
Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters
Government 'as stable as a three-legged stool': Peters
Winston Peters was doing his best to quell concerns there were ructions in the coalition, claiming the government was as stable as a "three-legged stool".
Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced
Major change to how NZ picks big projects announced
The government says it is shifting oversight of infrastructure projects from Treasury to the independent Infrastructure Commission.
Luxon standing down 'not going to happen'
Luxon standing down 'not going to happen' despite National drop in poll
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has blamed leaks about his leadership on a "small handful of dissatisfied MPs" and says he will address the matter with his caucus at a meeting tomorrow.
Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address
Greens issue warning in 'State of the Planet' address
The Green Party is calling for a national plan to electrify homes, transport and industry with natural energy, as a response to the fuel crisis.
Time to give back, says National's Dunedin candidate
Time to give back, says National's Dunedin candidate
The National Party has announced its Dunedin candidate for this year's general election.
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Tilting at electoral windmills as the Alliance gallops again
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Tilting at electoral windmills as the Alliance gallops again
The South has plenty of MPs — nine all up, across five parties — but no party leaders and only two ministers.
Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan
Govt urged to make food supply high priority amid any fuel plan
BusinessNZ has made its case to ministers as to why the food and grocery sector should be put in the highest priority level of any fuel rationing framework.
Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll
Slight lift for National, surge for NZ First in latest poll
The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll shows National slightly up, but still below 30%, and Labour slightly down, while NZ First has seen a surge in support.
Cabinet reshuffle expected this week
Cabinet reshuffle expected this week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is expected to announce a Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday.
'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in RUCs
'Deep sympathy' but no reduction in diesel road user charges
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has ruled out reducing the cost of road user charges to give some financial reprieve to diesel users.
Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan
Govt reveals details of fuel-rationing plan
The government has fleshed out its National Fuel Plan, outlining rationing measures that would be taken if supplies start running dry.
No fuel alert level change tomorrow: Willis
No fuel alert level change tomorrow: Willis
The country will not be moving up an alert level when ministers announce more details of the national fuel plan at Parliament on Friday.
Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package
Over half of families in material hardship won't get fuel support package
The Green Party is crying foul after the government admitted more than half of families in material hardship will not benefit from its fuel support package.
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
Greens promise to cap rent rises at 2 percent a year
The Greens have launched their housing policy for the election, promising legislation to limit rent rises at 2 percent a year.
National slips further behind in latest poll
National slips further behind in latest poll
National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 30.8% support.
Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector
Peters announces proposal to overhaul energy sector
During his state of nation speech, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addressed his party's new proposal to split up energy gentailers.
Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says
Govt exploring package to help struggling families, Willis says
With the cost of fuel and other essentials rising due to the conflict in the Middle East, the government is looking at ways to ease the cost pressure for those feeling it the most.