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Luxon's Māoridom guidance questioned after potential tikanga breach

Sitting on a table, especially one used for food, is in violation of tikanga.

EQC: Taxpayers won't be too exposed once coverage cap doubles

How exposed will taxpayers be when the EQC coverage cap doubles in October?

Nanaia Mahuta and Penny Wong speak at Parliament

Opening statements from Foreign Ministers Nanaia Mahuta and Penny Wong at their joint press conference at Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell

Wong says Australia has 'lot to learn' from NZ on indigenous issues

The pair also discussed Pacific geostrategic issues as China increases its influence.

Nash hails success of Provincial Growth Fund

A PGF renovation was recently completed at Mihiroa Marae, Pakipaki.

Watch live: NZ Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Australian counterpart Penny Wong front media

It's Penny Wong's first visit to Aotearoa since becoming foreign minister three weeks ago.

Opinion: Penny Wong a minister of substance

OPINION: Penny Wong is rebranding foreign policy in her own image: quiet but steely.

Malaysian government prevents football fraud accused from returning to NZ

The charges are over the construction and funding of a $17m football complex in Auckland.

Focus: Pre-departure tests into New Zealand to stop

Covid-19 Response Minister Dr. Ayesha Verrall took questions about the decision to stop having people coming into New Zealand take pre-departure Rapid Antigen Tests. Video / Mark Mitchell

Thomas Coughlan: Nats could take lessons from Labour's reshuffle

Labour is showing the benefits of strong candidate selection.

Pharmac HIV treatment change should give patients more privacy

HIV prevention group happy but campaigner says work needed on cancer, rare illnesses.

Ex MP Richard Prosser battled depression for years but remained 'bright light' for family

'He lost weight and stopped drinking. Unfortunately, the depression was deep-seated.'

Luxon wants to rein in gang promotion in social media

National also wants police powers to stop gang members gathering and wearing gang insignia

Revealed: PM's national security briefings on Covid misinformation

New documents reveal Covid-19 misinformation now deemed a 'national security' risk.

'I enjoy a challenge' - new Police Minister Chris Hipkins dispels workload concerns

Chris Hipkins admits ground to make up with police and 'more we can do around gangs'.

Chlöe Swarbrick: Govt has life-changing advice - now it needs willpower

Pandemic has showed us transformative change can be achieved with enough courage.

Has the Great Resignation hit NZ politics?

Politicians are trading the limelight for quieter lives with less pressure and scrutiny.

Daydreams and night mayors: Candidates' big plans for Auckland

There's no shortage of suggestions from the eight men and one woman vying to be mayor.