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Meet the Minister: Kiritapu Allan - from working at KFC to Cabinet

Kiri Allan: I'm a quintessential pragmatist.

Tongue tie 'snip' surgery on babies to be scrutinised

To snip or not to snip has been a long-running and fierce debate.

'I was obsessed': Grant Robertson on his lifelong passion for sport

The Deputy PM describes all sports as like his 'children'. But he admits to a favourite.

Matthew Hooton: My pick for New Zealander of the year

The pandemic's beneficiaries must pay their share, writes Matthew Hooton.

Claire Trevett: The lol-lights and comedy awards of politics in 2020

OPINION: From Judith Collins' eyebrow to pooing in rivers, MPs delivered a few laughs.

Steve Braunias: Secret diary of ... Christmas Carols

Steve Braunias pens some catchy Christmas carols for NZ's political parties.

Dry ice and 35,000 rest home residents: How NZ could roll out Covid vaccine

The government has ordered nine large super-cold freezers, and 40 smaller ones.

Why Labour won't release full review on summer youth camp scandal

The Labour Party says it has already assured the public it is improving after the scandal.

Editorial: Mallard's gaffe an ongoing distraction

Editorial: A man of his political experience should have recognised the risks.

National already applying pressure on new select committees

Shane Reti criticises Labour MPs on health committee after vote against Pharmac inquiry.

'An ode to artists': More Labour MPs give their maiden speeches

Six MPs are giving their maiden speeches this evening.

Child Poverty: Govt was on track to meet reduction targets ... before Covid-19

Govt needs to lift benefits and build more houses, Children's Commissioner says.

Judith Collins: I'm not here to give Jacinda Ardern a free pass

The House this week: Questions, maidens and tax rates.

Kelvin Davis and Oranga Tamariki: 'There will be a handover of power to Māori'

Can Kelvin Davis rebuild Māori trust in Oranga Tamariki?

Audrey Young: How the Māori Party might help Labour

Opinion: Grainne Moss may be unable to survive another week.

National claims Labour already moving to break key election promise

Top minister is muddying the waters when it comes to pre-election promise, National says.

Nanaia Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs

Mahuta part of most diverse lawmakers ever appointed to top roles, AP's Nick Perry writes.

Houses for 300 low-income tenants opened today in New Lynn

Low income tenants move into New Lynn.