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Semi-automatics on the table in gun laws shake-up

The coalition agreement included the rewrite of the Arms Act.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Te Aka Whai Ora was the answer for Māori health

OPINION: The government has not fronted with its plans to address Māori health.

'Shameful': Researchers condemn smoking law repeal as bill hits the House

The bill was introduced under urgency as the Government's 100-day deadline nears.

Govt accused of treating Māori as ‘expendable’ in emotional debate

Parliament will go into urgency to debate the law change this afternoon.

Revealed: Willis may exempt some trusts from planned tax hike

The Finance Minister won't give details but is confident the changes are affordable.

Exclusive: Sir John Key on leaving ANZ, a new life and Hawaii house with Bronagh - and interest rates

'I said [to Bronagh]: Just be careful when you get to know me... you may not like me!'

'Petty crime' only blemish on positive summer, Coromandel MP says

OPINION: Peninsula hosted several big events, but it's not all good news.

Fashion crime? The problem with the gang patch ban

Is there a precedent for policing clothes?

Former minister Maggie Barry's alleged abuse of Air NZ crew member detailed in police notes

Barry was embroiled in bullying claims from when she was a minister in 2018.

Audrey Young: Child poverty statistics intensify battle over welfare reform

OPINION: The stats relate to Labour's time in office, which makes them politically tricky.

Letters: Take heed of Efeso Collins’ aspirations; Three Waters payouts

OPINION: 'Efeso Collins was a bridge between Pasifika people and the rest of New Zealand.'

109,000 Kiwis on Jobseeker welfare for more than a year

The PM says he's seen enough evidence to prove the use of sanctions should be ramped up.

Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?

Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.

Richard Prebble: This coalition Govt is promising revolutionary change, but...

The words are just gesture politics unless they are implemented.

Cook Strait ferry decision will have long-term consequences - Maritime Union

OPINION: The choice not to fund Interislander ferries will have long-term effects.

‘Not since a kid’: Ministers reveal their last trips across Cook Strait

The Govt defends scrapping new ferries, saying building and selling them is a bad idea.

NZ must brace for more big supply shocks - Productivity Commission

The commission's last report warns of the need to prepare for economic disruption.

Audrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missed

OPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.