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Jacinda Ardern 'welcomes' transtasman rivalry on climate action

It comes as Australia's leader looks to make up for past inaction on climate change.

Are we spending too little – or too much – on the military?

Considerable pressures are on New Zealand to boost its defence as global tensions heat up.

PM announces climate funding for Fiji, speaks on China, Solomons and issues within Micronesia

She also addresses calls for stronger action on climate change.

John MacDonald: Yes Minister, there is a health crisis

OPINION: Why can't Andrew Little admit there's a health crisis?

Political figure takes suppression battle to Supreme Court

The political figure's lawyer says their client was dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.

Andrew Little: Govt responding to 'chronic staffing shortage' in healthcare

Andrew Little insists the govt is responding to the difficult situation in healthcare.

'I was behind them all': Brian Tamaki seemingly admits organising anti-mandate protests

The Destiny Church leader is facing court action for his alleged involvement in protests.

Sophie Handford: 'It is possible to effect essential change, and that is exciting'

Environmental advocate and Kāpiti Coast District Councillor talks to Elisabeth Easther.

David Seymour stand-up

David Seymour stand-up after speech. Video / Mark Mitchell

Act calls for inquiry into Covid-19 response

David Seymour has announced that Act will hold an inquiry into the country's Covid-19 response. Video / Mark Mitchell

Te Pāti Māori focuses on 'decolonising and reindiginising' Aotearoa at conference

'Matike Mai Matariki' conference in Rotorua focused on decolonising Aotearoa.

Act demands Covid response inquiry, would scrap Three Waters if in power

The Act leader has released the party's first 100 days plan.

Paula Bennett: Less puff, more action needed to reopen NZ

Solutions at home will ensure NZ does not oversell and underdeliver to tourists.

Why this year's Pacific Islands Forum will be most significant in years

China and security concerns set to dominate as Pacific leaders urge climate change action.

Exclusive: PM's terror expert hired - then quietly dropped

He was told he had the job - start day March 1. Then he was mentioned in a news story.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZ being kept poor as immigration door shut

OPINION: Normally an unemployment rate as low as 3.2 per cent would be a good thing.