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The party's co-leaders say there is context to the remark.
Trade agreement with Gulf Co-operation Council countries signed after 18 years
Todd McClay says it is the GCC's first agreement with a major agricultural country.
Watch: ‘F***ing racist’ – Te Pāti Māori MP’s select committee comment raised with Speaker
Act has raised the remarks with the Speaker as a matter of privilege.
MP Jamie Arbuckle on his ‘darkest day’ and ‘doing the right thing’
NZ First MP has officially stepped back from his Marlborough District Council role.
NZ Police charge partner of Australian diplomat with assault after Wellington ‘altercation’
The man claimed diplomatic immunity as he was taken into custody.
Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.
'Taught in every law school': Lawyer says future Govt will have to apologise for foreshore amendments
Parliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.
Casey Costello says Health Ministry ‘dropped the ball’ over staffer conflict
NZ First leader Winston Peters has linked the staffer to leaks from Costello's office.
Audrey Young: Trump warnings fall flat in final days of presidential race
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‘I just wasn’t thinking’: Andersen on her ‘kingussy’ social media ‘bad behaviour’
She admitted the King normally dresses immaculately.
‘I just hated it’: How smoking ended Casey Costello’s father’s life
Costello admits she was angry amid attacks over alleged links to the tobacco industry.
Foreshore and seabed: Iwi, academics, lawyers, Hobson’s Pledge have their say during Select Committee hearing
Submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 are heard.
'Incredibly stupid people': Seymour skeptical of Nazi language ban, PM praised for position
“We are up for those conversations.”
The Government reveals next steps for Lake Alice survivors after Abuse in Care findings
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Government urged to deny controversial US commentator entry to NZ
Candace Owens has caused controversy questioning the holocaust, and criticising feminism.
Govt addresses settlement inequity for survivors of torture at Lake Alice
The Government has been working on a redress package.
NZ Herald Live: Erica Stanford response to Historical Abuse in State Care report
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Doctors’ union doubts impact of fast-tracking registration pathway
The move comes amid widespread concerns about New Zealand's health workforce.
Luxon speaks about Govt plans for builders to self-certify low-risk work
A new opt-in self-certification scheme is being developed.
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Up to 260 hits in one canister: Inside Govt moves to crack down on nitrous oxide
Inhaling excessive amounts can cause neurological impairment, spinal injury, psychosis.
Simon Wilson: Why did John Key endorse Donald Trump?
OPINION: Sixty billionaires are supporting Donald Trump. So is Sir John Key.
Labour closing in on National in latest poll, with 65% support for capital gains tax
A poll of the issues people care about shows Labour closing the gap with National.
Is Health NZ underfunded? Treasury doesn’t think so
The health system is bleeding money, leading some to question funding levels.
NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
NZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.
Treasury keen on private capital for Kiwibank, Greens warn of privatisation
Official advice suggests private capital has been considered in the past.
New Zealand’s aid spend forecast to drop
The forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.
An end to fiscal holes? New plan to independently assess political parties' costings
Poking holes in opposing parties’ costings has long been a feature of NZ elections.
'I shouldn't have shared it': Labour MP's mea culpa after poking fun at King Charles' pants
"I shouldn't have shared it. I regret doing so and apologise for any offence caused."
Can New Zealand trade food for roads with Singapore? NZ First’s Shane Jones thinks it is possible
Singapore is keen to invest in NZ, says Shane Jones following a trip.
A soggy Saturday in Samoa, with NZ’s First Lady Amanda Luxon
NZ's First Lady (or Gentleman) tends to stay out of the spotlight. Not today.
Claire Trevett: Hipkins upped the political attacks game, Peters responded
In a week of Labour attacks it was Winston Peters who put up the counter attack.