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Group's animated ad pokes fun at David Seymour’s legislation

'Regular New Zealanders' who oppose Act's Treaty Principles Bill create comedy skit.

Listen: Swarbrick labels vote to oust Darleen Tana 'deliberate democracy'

The decision was made in a late-night Zoom meeting yesterday.

New Zealand forces Canada to negotiating table in $200m dairy dispute

NZ could impose tariffs on Canada if a solution is not found.

Cheaper and more potent: New research on tensions in medicinal cannabis market

Legal cannabis overseas has led to health problems among teenagers. Is that NZ's future?

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick speaks following vote to oust Darleen Tana from Parliament

Swarbrick spoke to media after a meeting of Green Party delegates on October 17, 2024. Video / Thomas Coughlan

'Sanctions have done nothing': Jobseekers say they struggle under traffic light pressure

Young people on the benefit say they're barely surviving as they struggle to find work.

Green Party to use Waka-Jumping law to eject Darleen Tana from Parliament

Green Party delegates meeting this evening to decide whether to boot Tana from Parliament.

'Like a sick idiot': Peters claims use of 'simile' excuses his language in House amid uproar

It's just the latest row in the House over MPs' conduct in recent weeks.

Electoral Commission cautions political parties over late donation disclosures

The commission considered whether to refer the late disclosures to the police.

Claire Trevett: Wealthy and out of touch? Christopher Luxon faces polling blues

OPINION: A PM's popularity becomes a factor when selling the case for unpopular moves.

Racing Minister seeking cross-party support to combat threats to people riding horses on roads

Advocates wanted to be classed as vulnerable road users.

Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at Police Association conference

Police Minister Mark Mitchell takes questions at the Police Association conference held today in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

‘Why are you so afraid of a capital gains tax?' Labour’s Edmonds to National

'It may be time for another structural reform,' Labour's finance spokeswoman says.

Police Minister told new gang and public safety units leaving some regions vulnerable

Mitchell spoke of his 'sleepless nights' thinking about losing another officer.

Peters says he would have left TPM’s Waititi ‘limping’ after brouhaha over question

There was an extensive back-and-forth in the House after the question.

Early data shows most beneficiaries with obligations meeting requirements

Almost 6000 have received red or orange warnings.

'Absolutely not a shambles': Defiant Tory Whanau insists Wellington council will be fine

Meanwhile, an urgent meeting has been called for all councillors this afternoon.

‘You can double it’: Hipkins’ puts money on returning as PM

“Let’s go $1000 if you become Prime Minister, that’s how brave I am."