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Sasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic process
OPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.
Liam Dann: Never mind the swear words, our politicians need to raise the quality of debate
OPINION: Blaming the Government for high butter prices makes no sense.
Government says Ngāpuhi negotiations cannot be open-ended: 'It can't be as long as forever'
While NZ First's bill pushes one settlement, the Treaty Minister says all options remain.
Finance Minister on potential impact of Israel/Iran war on NZ fuel prices
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says it's still not clear what disruption the war has inflicted on oil supply chains. Video / Mark Mitchell
Seymour defends social media posts amid Cabinet Manual breach claims
David Seymour dismissed criticism of his social media posts as playful fun.
New Ombudsman John Allen at select committee
Ombudsman John Allen with colleagues, deputy Bridget Hewson (left), and CFO Meaw-Fong Phang, telling MPs about the work of his office. Video / Parliament TV
As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters explains evacuation of NZ embassy in Tehran
Two embassy staff and their families were evacuated from Iran this morning amid the conflict with Israel. Video / Mark Mitchell
New Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China deal
Winston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark Mitchell
Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings
Thomas Coughlan: What if Dame Jacinda Ardern were just an ordinary leader?
OPINION: She's not as saintly nor as demonic as people who are obsessed with her claim.
Christopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran
PM Luxon, ahead of embarking on his trip to China, addresses Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran's capital
Inquiry to consider if judge should be removed after NZ First incident
The inquiry relates to Ema Aitken's behaviour at the Northern Club last year.
Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise
Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.
Richard Prebble: What Luxon must do to secure a coalition victory
OPINION: The right's challenge is managing Seymour's and Peters' grandstanding.
New visa to allow migrants' parents to visit NZ for up to 10 years
There are a number of criteria that have to be met.
'Don't want war': Jackson on the Labour-Te Pāti Māori relationship
The Labour MP believes he may have upset Te Pāti Māori.
Letters: Phil Goff mastered the art of saying nothing, until he spoke
OPINION: Plus the expected debacle over the Treaty Principles Bill surprises no one.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
Upston on her former press secretary
Social Development Minister Louise Upston responds to allegations concerning her former press secretary Michael Forbes. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ Herald Live: Parliament debates Te Pāti Māori haka suspension
Parliament debates Te Pāti Māori haka suspension
Nicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unit
An old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.
Petition to ban private fireworks to be presented to Parliament
Tara Nowacki has shared how the use of fireworks affects her rescue dog, Zeus. Video / Supplied
Watch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's message
David Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.
Home-schooled athletes denied medals to cycle 800km seeking rule change
School Sport NZ says its events are reserved for students enrolled fulltime in a school.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate
OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.