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Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly

OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.

Passport wait times back to normal after system upgrade caused 10-week backlog

Minister says 90% of passports are now being issued within two weeks.

Labour saved $500m, the coalition spent it

Debate reignites as to whether the Government is borrowing for tax cuts.

Kīngi Tūheitia tangi in photos: Māori monarch laid to rest as Nga wai hono i te po steps forward

Tūheitia was laid to rest at Taupiri Maunga on Thursday afternoon.

Verrall says Reti's false chart makes PM Luxon 'look like an idiot' over Health NZ claims

Shane Reti's office has admitted a chart referred to in press conference does not exist.

Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga

Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.

Audrey Young: New Māori Queen begins her reign with a deep well of goodwill

OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.

New Zealand and China navigate trade ties amid concerns of foreign influence

The Chinese Embassy denied it was a competitor or threat to New Zealand.

Mourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite people

Today is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.

Govt has a hospital-sized hole in its transport plan

Where will the billions for the National Land Transport Programme come from?

'Should not have been said': Peters sides with Collins over Jones' 'communist' judge remark

Winston Peters has made his thoughts clear.

Focus: Transport Minister announces lift to speed limit on Kāpiti Expressway

Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced a lift for the Kāpiti Expressway speed limit, from 100kph to 110kph. Video / Mark Mitchell

Foreign intelligence units targeting NZ, tried to secretly recruit Kiwis, spies warn

A number of threats to New Zealand's security have been outlined in a new report.

Shane Jones cool after being hauled over the rocks by Collins

The minister says telling off won't stop him enjoying his birthday.

Tourist levy to enter New Zealand to be hiked by nearly 200%

The money helps maintain the public services and experiences tourists utilise.

Political blame game: Three PR experts on 55 press releases that reveal Govt tactic

Rear-vision politics: 11 months after election, are Nats/Labour still in campaign mode?

Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown calls out construction sector and Govt

OPINION: 'Do you just sign up and take the money?', Auckland Mayor said.

Government’s transport shake-up: New roads in, cycleways out

The Government's new transport plan shows a dramatic shift in approach.