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Vote looms on whether a capital gains or wealth tax are part of Labour's future

Labour members will debate and vote on the party's tax policy this weekend

Watch: 'Help is on the way' – PM announces new police base for Auckland CBD

The new public-facing police base will be established on Federal St.

Tory Whanau on whether she will run for a second term

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau tells Newstalk ZB host Nick Mills she needs to talk to her friends and family about running again.

PM on working with Peters and Seymour and why ‘coalition of chaos’ defied critics

Luxon on the first year of his Government and how his relationship with co-leaders differs.

Opinion: Abuse survivors know how redress should work – will the Govt finally listen?

OPINION: Survivors of abuse in care are owed substantial redress for their injuries.

‘Disastrous’: Fears NZ on track to fall well short of Smokefree 2025 goal

Smoking rates failed to decrease from the year prior for the first time in a decade.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We're having the Treaty debate - it’s either hysterical, or adult

OPINION: Labour also needs a cup of tea and lie down to calm their nerves.

Tensions on relationships between 'grumpy' gangsters and community police due to patch ban

The new law will be hard for Northland's sole-charge officers, Police Association says.

'It was really tough': New Police Commissioner on the challenge of his career

The new head of the police talks to Jared Savage ahead of his first day on the job.

No extra funding for new smoking action plan as daily smokers increase

The minister remained committed to reaching the target by the end of 2025.

Gisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gears

Gisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.

David Seymour says he lacks confidence in early analysis of Waikato Med School merits

The Act leader provided his own analysis to prove his point.

Councils in growth areas given green light to borrow more

New pathway created for councils to lift debt caps.

Boot camp pilot participant allegedly reoffends, minister disappointed

Children’s Minister Karen Chhour said it would be naïve to think no one would reoffend.

Audrey Young: Shallow takes on Treaty hīkoi underestimate its power

OPINION: Change is coming – whether critics like it or not.

The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Nine Questions With... Mai Chen

'I do not like sleepwalking through life.'

Winston Peters on the coalition's first year in power

NZ First leader Winston Peters speaks about the coalition's first year in power. Video / Mark Mitchell

'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law

Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.