Minimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last year

The minimum wage will rise by 2% to $23.95.

Final decision to scrap NCEA pushed out – why delay?

The Government is seeking to replace the NCEA with a new qualification regime.

'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage rates

Westpac is the first of the banks to move.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Question Time with heckles, drop leaflets on MPs

About 10 protesters heckled MPs as Question Time began.

‘In defence of Mark Mitchell’: Hipkins says ‘absolutely feasible’ minister didn’t see McSkimming emails

The Labour leader explained the process around how emails are handled.

Coster denies knowing of protocol to redirect McSkimming emails, minister says 'unfathomable'

The former Police Commissioner has spoken for the first time about the scandal.

‘Pretty disappointed’: Mowbray’s personal text to PM amid social media lobbying

The Herald has obtained texts and emails between the PM and the high-profile lobbyists.

Inquiry into Phillips children's disappearance announced: What will be investigated

Recommendations from the inquiry are expected in July next year.

PM's office clarifies Luxon's suggestion he isn't concerned for National MPs who could lose seats

Chris Bishop has also addressed speculation about a leadership coup.

Why National's new policy would lead Govt to pocket more tax

Earning more money from tax is not always a tax increase, says National.

Jamie Ensor: The growing connections between NZ First and Labour

Are there issues on which the two parties agree?

'Getting ready to go with Labour again': Seymour reacts to Peters' bombshell

Winston Peters has promised to repeal the two-day-old Regulatory Standards Act.

Warning to politicians after National MP ‘genuinely distressed’ by comments about his children

But the National MP's complaint was initially dismissed and he was told to sit down.

Revealed: The cost to become a NZ citizen is about to increase substantially

One fee will jump by nearly $100.

'Absolutely huge': The pay hikes Crown bosses got after recent changes

The Government is defending it, but Labour's not impressed.

Police Commissioner apologises to staff affected by McSkimming emails protocol

Richard Chambers said the minister should have been told, not just Coster.

'Pretty rude': Labour MP deletes post complaining Govt didn’t invite her to event, despite organiser invite

She initially justified her post, but then removed it.

'I panicked': Hipkins reveals location of proposal to new fiancé

The Labour leader told the world the news in an Instagram post this afternoon.

Jevon McSkimming: Department of Internal Affairs says interference with Police Minister’s emails was inappropriate

'It is not appropriate for departments to withhold information from ministerial staff.'

Staffer wouldn’t have read McSkimming allegation emails as not their job, Mitchell says

The office gets so many emails one person couldn't read them all, he said.

How did Police Minister not know about McSkimming emails – and was the PM aware?

Labour's Chris Hipkins has also had his email account checked.

Revealed: Mitchell says 36 emails about McSkimming weren’t shared with him at Coster’s order

Usual process was 'deliberately circumvented', Mitchell said.

Ex-Police Commissioner Coster on leave from new job after damning report

Coster goes on leave from his role as CEO of the Social Investment Agency.

The four drugs NZ drivers will soon be tested for

'Drug-impaired drivers are a menace on New Zealand roads'.

'Take them out': Labour unconcerned if Te Pāti Māori destroyed at election

Chris Hipkins couldn't say what value the party brought to Parliament.

The potential cost of Govt’s board fee increases – and how much members could get

The Government increased the fee ranges for some boards by 80%.

'A victory for Hobson's Pledge': Hipkins critical of Govt removing school board Treaty clause

'It's a step backwards for our education system.'

Govt to remove requirement for school boards to give effect to Treaty of Waitangi

Boards will still need to try to achieve equitable outcomes for Māori.

Is Luxon an ‘anti-Trump’? How Asian tour revealed their similarities – and differences

Analysis: The current NZ and US approaches to trade don't align.

Is NZ still on Chinese President Xi's 'radar'? Absolutely, says PM Luxon

The Prime Minister has met various world leaders during his Asia trip this week.

‘Don’t want nuclear arms race’: Luxon says NZ would ‘discourage’ Trump’s latest idea

It comes just days after the pair met for the first time.

‘Benefit to us all’: What Luxon took away from Trump-Xi meeting

The Prime Minister has also signalled a desire to strengthen trade with China.