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Coalition of 'fear' or 'chaos'? Why next Govt will be 'unstable' regardless

The gloves are off and the attack lines are flying.

Te Pāti Māori apologises for ‘harmful narratives’ about refugees and migrants on party website

A series of tweets said the party did not stand for xenophobia and racism in any form.

Winston Peters sounds alarm on Act's proposed changes to superannuation

Act holds a different position from its potential coalition partner National.

National MP Tim van de Molen censured by Parliament for threatening behaviour

Tim van de Molen has since apologised for his actions.

Election 2023: Nats way ahead in Ilam, denting TOP's chances

The Opportunities Party's hopes of entering Parliament have been dealt a blow by a poll.

Ram-raid bill violates the rights of children, says attorney-general

Several bills are being rushed through under urgency in the last week of Parliament

Te Pāti Māori co-leader suspended from Parliament

Waititi was not in the House at the time he was suspended.

Audrey Young: It's 'show me the money' week as Nats prep tax pitch

Also in today's briefing: heckler strikes again; Peters clears up coalition confusion.

Revealed: Churches, charities to keep tax exemption under National plan

National will release its tax plan for the election tomorrow.

Senior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at risk

Senior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.

'Not a pretty future': What the dire state of education means for the next generation

The latest data shows every measure going backwards; lowest school retention since 2009

Insults fly as Hipkins throws down the gauntlet to Luxon over NZ First

It's the last sitting week of Parliament, but MPs are already on the campaign trail.

'So personal and so negative': Luxon responds to Hipkins ruling out NZ First

National leader refuses to rule out working with New Zealand First.

Focus: Christopher Luxon on Labour ruling out NZ First coalition

National leader Christopher Luxon reacts to Labour ruling out the possibility of a coalition with NZ First. Video / NZHerald

'Bloated bureaucracy': Kāinga Ora spends more than $300,000 a year renting 7 high-end computers

Kāinga Ora has come under fire for the cost.

Green Party promises fund to protect towns and cities from flooding

The Urban Nature Fund is included in the Greens' Climate-Safe Communities plan.

Focus: Chris Hipkins rules out NZ First coalition

Chris Hipkins has ruled out any chance of a coalition with NZ First, stating that they “are a force for instability and chaos”. Video / NZHerald

Chris Hipkins rules out working with Winston Peters and ‘coalition of fear’

Labour leader Chris Hipkins set out his preferred governing arrangements.