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'Tell the truth': Swarbrick responds after accusing PM of 'demonstrable lie'

As Luxon spoke, Swarbrick could be heard saying his comments were a 'demonstrable lie'.

Government sitting on potentially scathing review of EV policy

The Government won't release an assessment of a key climate policy

How to blow $15b - scathing report on former Govt’s budget blowouts

The Auditor-General has criticised the NZ Upgrade and Shovel-Ready Projects schemes.

Urgent repeal of Labour’s laws begins with unions set to protest Parliament

Labour leader Chris Hipkins was on a mission to show the division within the coalition.

Claire Trevett: To Winston the spoils as the battlefronts keep opening

Winston Peters enjoys the sun as protests keep rolling out at Parliament.

Snuff, chewing tobacco could be legalised to help smokers quit - but researchers are sceptical

But tobacco control experts say they are unlikely to be popular or help smokers quit.

Watch: 21-year-old MP challenges Govt in maiden speech

Maipi-Clarke is Aotearoa's youngest MP since 1853.

Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's Maiden speech

NZ's youngest MP in 170 years Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke gives her Maiden speech in parliament. Video / Parliament TV

Pasifika health leader quits government roles, citing ‘no confidence’

Tukuitonga says he has resigned as the chairman of Te Whatu Ora Pacific Senate.

Luxon bullish on India trade deal, despite India’s misgivings

The Prime Minister talked down the former Government's trade achievements.

Fair pay legislation repealed by Christmas, 90-day trials extended

The coalition Government is keen to start repealing some of Labour's laws.

Jarrod Gilbert: The good drugs are returning to chemists

OPINION: The damage caused by stopping pseudoephedrine has been done.

Expert says NZ’s world-leading reputation ‘now tarnished’ after tobacco policy reset

New Zealand's legislation had inspired other countries to look at similar policies.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: 'Uncomfortable' National ministers in for ride over race relations policies

OPINION: Not everyone in the coalition Govt is thrilled about its race relations policies.

Shane Te Pou: Fair Pay Agreements make a massive difference for blue-collar workers

OPINION: National and Act won't admit repealing Fair Pay Agreements won't benefit workers.

Beehive Diaries: Luxon tries to start a new trend, Parker's DIY disaster

Beehive Diaries: Plus, Shane Jones meets his match in Te Pāti Māori.