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‘National sovereignty’ central to Cook Islands PM’s discussions with China as deal enters final stages

A deal is expected to be signed within the coming days.

Just 573 families getting full $150 childcare tax credit

The Government said 21,000 are eligible.

Cameras on boats: Minister rails against ‘state surveillance’ in call against footage becoming public

Privacy appears at the heart of the Government's concerns.

Politicians to grill bank bosses again; ASB CEO happy to ‘get the facts on the table’

ASB's half year profit rises by 2% to $763m.

Seymour’s Land Rover comments come under Speaker’s scrutiny

Labour isn't pleased with Seymour's defence.

Could $50b ACC investment fund be better managed? Govt commissions review

Minister wants to remove 'constraints' limiting ACC's returns.

‘Fall from grace’: Former Crown prosecutor slams bootcamp bill

'The bill offers a false promise of solutions to victims and the community.'

David Seymour addresses attempt to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps

Act leader David Seymour is asked why he attempted to drive a Land Rover up Parliament's steps. Video / Mark Mitchell

Te Pāti Māori MP ‘deliberately misled’ House, should apologise – committee

A just-released report said Ferris had 'committed a contempt'.

Luxon, Seymour spat: Ministers face questions on coalition’s stability

One minister said it was just politics to air differences publicly.

Nearly $19m paid out in energy bill support last year, average grant high

The Government's planned reforms are unlikely to offer short-term relief.

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Luxon downplays yesterday's public spat between him and Seymour

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he had a very constructive conversation with Act leader David Seymour last night. Video / Mark Mitchell

Editorial: Why we need tougher measures to tackle minor crimes

OPINION: Shoplifters are leaving supermarkets with trolley-loads of stolen food.

Claire Trevett: Rumble in the coalition – is tension between Seymour, Luxon heading to boiling point?

OPINION: Luxon let his frustration show and Seymour bit back.

Top detective assigned to investigation into Te Pāti Māori over alleged data misuse

Detective Superintendent Ross McKay leads the investigation into party activities in 2023.

Corporate tax rate cut unlikely to spur growth, but three other things could work, expert says

Call for more targeted tax tweaks as economy languishes.

Two new polls show Labour/Greens/Te Pāti Māori can form Government, NZ headed in wrong direction

The polls also show the gap closing between Hipkins and Luxon in the preferred PM rankings