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Why National's pay equity overhaul caught MPs by surprise
The reforms aim to save billions of dollars and address a budget shortfall.
'Sense of injustice': Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes
Protests are planned across the country, including outside MPs' offices.
Govt spent $20k flying former Trump aide to speak in Auckland
The expat Kiwi was offered a business premium seat from New York.
Key reveals moves to 'sideline' two ministers to get CRL built
Mayor Wayne Brown says he hasn't visited Wellington in 10 years and has no plans to.
Decision on fate of Te Pāti Māori MPs closer after late-night meeting
The Privileges Committee met again to discuss the actions of three Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Pay Equity Amendment Bill passes under urgency
Opponents argue it’ll hinder claims in female-dominated industries.
Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket
New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.
'To Shane Jones ...': Parker bows out with a laugh and look back at 23-year career
Labour’s David Parker is leaving Parliament after 23 years.
ACC backtracks on Māori/Pasifika targets after Act and National stoush
ACC Minister Scott Simpson initially backed the tender but soon changed his mind.
Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers
Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.
Te Pāti Māori admits social media post ‘mistake’, tells Collins ‘you’ve got us’
The party is reviewing how it happened.
Just 0.3% of submitters support David Seymour's regulation law – why he's charging forward anyway
The Act leader believes social media campaigns led to 'totally off-topic' submissions.
Simon Wilson: Pope Francis, Trump and the Aussie election - the lessons for Luxon
Opinion: Just because clowns are running America doesn't mean we need them here too.
'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge
The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.
Parliament marks 110 years of haka, as Te Pāti Māori MPs face wrath of Privileges Committee
Haka have been performed in Parliament for more than a century.
Thomas Coughlan: Government moving too fast on roll back of pay equity regime
OPINION: The coalition hasn't made a good case for urgently pushing through bill.
Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.
Collins 'shocked' at Te Pāti Māori social media post as MPs consider haka verdict
'This is not something we’ve seen before.'
Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill
National want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers.
World media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'
Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.
Auditor-General launches probe into school lunches
Inquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.
National's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practice
The minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.
‘It’s hurting, it’s really hurting’: Kristine Bartlett on Government move to restrict pay equity claims
The changes are set to give the Government major cost reductions ahead of the Budget.
'Real barriers': Surging benefit sanctions raise concerns
Sanctions for missed MSD appointments rose to 9042 in March 2025.
Govt saves $1b after hitting housing target early; Treasury changes forecasts
Treasury has incorporated new pro-growth policies into its forecasts.
Nurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospital
Hospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.
‘Absolutely no justification’: Erica Stanford sent official briefings to personal email
Stanford and PM Christopher Luxon put it down to printing issues.