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Chief Ombudsman criticises Minister Costello over withholding tobacco documents

The document she gave to health officials argued for tobacco tax cuts.

PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.

New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon

It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.

Opinion: Is it time we called the coalition government’s policies 'austerity'?

OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.

I speak Māori everywhere I can and encourage others to do the same - Potaka

Tama Potaka speaks Māori at every opportunity

Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises

NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.

Roger Partridge: Parliament takes the wheel on contractor rules

OPINION: Legislative intervention shows Parliament taking its role seriously.

Claire Trevett: A bad poll and an overseas trip makes Chris Hipkins an easy target

OPINION: It didn't take long for National to make merry with leadership speculation.

Letters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groups

OPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'

Youth justice watchdogs looking to assess Govt's boot camp pilot

The Children's Minister says she's encouraged by the results so far.

Opinion: Why normalising Māori language can be confronting for some of us

OPINION: Māori Language Week is every day for reo speakers.

Police Minister on gangs, boy racers and white-collar criminals

Mark Mitchell knows what police officers experience every day on the beat.

Govt scrambles to regulate the ‘Wild West’ of genetic testing by insurers

Business and science move at a quicker pace.

Parliament sets itself free, and gives security guards greater powers

Parliament, not the Government, will decide how much money it needs.

Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps

If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.

Focus Live: Question Time

Question Time live from Wellington.