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Four former NZDF staff could now be training Chinese military

The organisation is recruiting ex-army pilots for the People's Liberation Army.

MPs emotional in debate over 5-year-old Malachi's murder

MPs say they lack confidence in Oranga Tamariki and the minister responsible.

Luxon on when voters will see National's final tax plan

Grant Robertson has fired another salvo at Luxon over tax cuts plan - when will it come?

Audrey Young: 50 years of diplomats - the best and the worst political appointments

One diplomat stands out above the rest.

PM rejects Wayne Brown's request for joint press conference

The pair will meet for the first time since the new Auckland Mayor's emphatic win.

Sharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - Ardern

Some parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.

Government rules out additional inflation relief as Kiwis' cost of living soars

Inflation prompts upward revision of interest rate forecasts & opens political tax debate.

Mayor Wayne Brown to Auckland Transport: I want a 'complete change in approach'

'You appear to have been focused on changing how Aucklanders live,' says new mayor.

Focus: PM on byelection forced by resignation of Gaurav Sharma

PM on byelection forced by resignation of Gaurav Sharma. Video / Mark Mitchell

Inflation shocker: Govt must own up over rampant price rises, opposition says

Opposition throws Labour, Reserve Bank in the pot as tensions heat up over inflation.

Environmental watchdog: 'Show me what the money's achieving'

Auditor-General backs Environment Commissioner's call for better reporting of spending.

Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid response hinted as Govt powers scrapped

Ardern is also supporting the Government establishing general epidemic legislation.

'Crushing everyday Kiwis': Luxon, Ardern in fiery Question Time

The Prime Minister has hit back, calling high inflation 'a global phenomenon'.

Luxon unaware Kuriger met Agriculture Minister over son's MPI dispute

She raised the issue with Damien O'Connor several times, and he even met her son.

Council bodies cautious about Mayor Brown's call to halt work on Three Waters

Wayne Brown said he promised to stop Three Waters on the campaign trail.

The 'insidious' side of political lobbying: Do Govt rules need to change?

Some question whether Kris Faafoi should have been allowed to become a lobbyist so soon.

Simon Wilson: The fallout over Govt's unambitious, misguided plan to reduce farm emissions

The new farm emissions plan doesn't satisfy anything, but that doesn't make it right.

'Doomed': Wayne Brown calls for council halt on Three Waters reforms

Brown campaigned against Three Waters.