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Lake Alice data breach: Minister ‘frustrated’ by delays completing probe

'Of course I am frustrated, I am frustrated with the whole situation,' says Stanford.

ACC stops cost bleed, avoids Govt narrowing its remit

The state injury insurer assures that claimants will continue to be supported.

Labour MP Peeni Henare departing Parliament

Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare is retiring after a busy 12 years as a politician. Video / Mark Mitchell

Peeni Henare’s exit interview: MP's advice for Labour, biggest regret, and why he's leaving

'You can see just how divided we are politically.'

Stanford frustrated over Lake Alice data breach

Minister Erica Stanford frustrated over delays in Lake Alice data breach review. Video / Mark Mitchell

Luxon’s diary blank for first three weeks of 2026 – but PM says he was working 'intensely'

Other ministers had earlier engagements in their diaries.

Richard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks

OPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.

When did Christopher Luxon return to work during holiday period ?

The first entry in his diary is January 19. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to Covid inquiry

He said it made sobering reading and included a very big lesson about the impact on the economy. Video / Mark Mitchell

Expelled Te Pāti Māori MP back in party after winning court case

Justice Paul Radich said the suspension was unlawful “in the pure sense of that word”.

Health Minister Simeon Brown responds to Covid inquiry

Health Minister says some Covid restrictions were in place to long. Video / Mark Mitchell

Ardern responds to criticism from Royal Commission's final report into Covid response

The 323-page report is the inquiry’s final assessment of the NZ response to the pandemic.

National's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals why

Reti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.

Stanford admits a 'bad week' for National after poll, Potaka won't rule out leadership run

The Prime Minister says his caucus is 'unified'.

Erica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National Party

Education Minister Erica Stanford admits it has been a bad week for the National Party. Video / Julia Gabel

Royal ranks and weed strains: 2025's most rejected baby names revealed

The most popular declined name was King, followed by Prince.