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Govt tight-lipped on potential defence cuts amid Chinese Pacific threat

The Government is under pressure to maintain defence spending as global threats mount.

Simon Wilson: The two angry men who want to be mayor of Auckland

Leo Molloy and Wayne Brown are fed up with the way everyone else is botching up the city.

Trials, tribulations and tears – the people who helped get Transmission Gully open

Some of those instrumental in getting the Wellington motorway constructed have spoken out.

Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if Chinese troops arrive

The government is yet to decide if it will withdraw the Defence Force from the Solomons.

NZ set to raise Solomon Islands concerns with China, Ardern says

Solomon Islands concerns likely to be raised with China's ambassador, PM says.

Ardern deploys Defence staff to Europe

The Government will deploy defence staff to Europe to help with Ukraine war.

'Put NZ on the world stage': PM on Campion's Oscar win; NZDF staff head to Europe to help Ukraine

"It's a phenomenal outcome and I know we're all very proud of her" - Ardern

Audrey Young: Peters provokes strong response from Ardern

Jacinda Ardern has walked the talk this week.

'Gravely concerning': PM on Chinese warships being allowed in South Pacific

Ardern says there is no need for China to station military vessels near Solomon Islands.

Revealed: Phil Goff's new role after Auckland mayoralty ends

As a former foreign minister, trade minister and defence minister, Goff is well placed.

David Seymour on Luxon, and what he'd want in a government

Act has taken a hit since National leader came along but Seymour has tricks up his sleeve.

Family first: Son's injury spurred Simon Bridges' decision

Bridges opens up about the frightening event that shocked him into quitting politics.

Christopher Luxon: Whanganui 'pretty buoyant' but cost of living is biting

He says National will be building its case over the next 18 months.

John Roughan: Govt's income insurance scheme an idea to be enthused by

OPINION: The income insurance scheme looks worthwhile.

Claire Trevett: Seymour's 'bottom line' on co-governance is no such thing

Small parties' 'bottom lines' are white noise in a drag race between National and Labour.

Steve Braunias: The secret diary of Christopher Luxon

If we reward bottom feeders it's a negative experience... certainly for those at the top.

Govt appeals High Court decision on NZDF, police vaccine mandates

The February decision determined that vaccine mandates were "not demonstrably justified".

Political figure seeks further bid to keep suppression in former rich-lister's case

The ongoing legal battle centres around the crimes of a wealthy businessman.