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

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

'Not welcome in this region': Wellington leaders against move-on orders

The Justice Minister has hit back at the letter, calling it "overly simplistic".

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

Public pushback on social housing development

'The integrity of the street needs to be respected.'

Ed Harvey: Middle East crisis shows why energy independence is a matter of national security

Global LNG prices spiked 50% in days, undermining the Taranaki LNG plan.

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

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

Can rooftop solar shine in this term of Government? It's a narrow window, closing fast

The scheme could lend up to $5b within 15 years, backed by taxpayer guarantees.

Government open to scrapping 12 cent fuel tax hike next year if conditions worsen

The Government has not yet decided whether to go through with the plan.