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'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge

The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.

Parliament marks 110 years of haka, as Te Pāti Māori MPs face wrath of Privileges Committee

Haka have been performed in Parliament for more than a century.

Thomas Coughlan: Government moving too fast on roll back of pay equity regime

OPINION: The coalition hasn't made a good case for urgently pushing through bill.

Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry

The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.

Collins 'shocked' at Te Pāti Māori social media post as MPs consider haka verdict

'This is not something we’ve seen before.'

Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill

National want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers.

World media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'

Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.

Auditor-General launches probe into school lunches

Inquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.

National's Erica Stanford admits using personal email for work not best practice

The minister says she's changed her processes after admitting processes were 'untidy'.

FTA negotiations with India start this week: NZ exports to EU leap 28%

'This is an important step in our trade relationship with India.'

'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme

Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.

Government asking for public feedback on landmark Predator Free 2050 strategy

Consultation on plan to help New Zealand's threatened species closes on June 30.

Watch live: PM speaks with Hosking after landslide Labor win in Australian election

More overseas deployments are likely with the funding boost.

Steve Maharey: In the shadow of Trump, NZ needs a new direction

OPINION: Trump's tariffs are about power, creating chaos to show his control.

Why Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell wants jail sentences longer, even if it means ‘huge’ prisoner numbers

Half of short-term prisoners reoffend within 24 months of release.

Watch: NZ to spend more than $2b on new NZDF choppers

The helicopters can go further and carry larger loads than the existing Seasprite fleet.

How is your child going at school? Govt releases tool for parents to track learning

The online tool will be added to as the Government's new curriculum is developed.

Shane Te Pou: We are witnessing the effects of social disunity

OPINION: Key issues include political views, work participation, and economic inequality.