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How new electoral boundaries reshape the Bay's political landscape

Electorate boundary changes include parts of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua.

Letters: Swarbrick believing she is the only solution for a better NZ is extremely naive

OPINION: We need more protection against nefarious property developers, writes a reader.

Government spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – Treasury

A new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.

Principals have their say on axing NCEA: A 'huge step forward' or a game of political football?

Leading principals debate the merits of plans to radically overhaul education.

Letters: NCEA doesn't set our kids up for the real world

OPINION: Before a big review, there are some small changes to make before 2026.

Peters marks Cook Islands anniversary with coded message: Don't risk it all on China

Winston Peters delivered a coded warning.

Letters: Despite Trump's tariffs, we continue to produce world-class meat, dairy and wine

OPINION: If you want to vote, make an effort, argues one reader.

Senior Labour MP not contesting electorate seat in 2026

Megan Woods held Wigram for 15 years, succeeding Jim Anderton.

Peeni Henare hits back at Te Pāti Māori 'greedy' byelection contest claim

Henare won't say yet whether he'll contest Tāmaki Makaurau in the 2026 general election.

Teen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at Parliament

He delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.

Editorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for Labour

OPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.

Seymour wants fast-track law for new supermarket chains

The Act leader says the law would encourage a new entrant.

Audrey Young: Trevor Mallard's moa comments prove weirdly prescient

OPINION: The former Speaker was widely mocked in 2014. Who's laughing now?

Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Move comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.

'I wasn't prepared to wait': Youngest Govt MP on seizing his big opportunity

'I thought, I'm 26 years old, but I'm going to give this a crack – this is my home.'

Watch – 'I have a PhD': Labour's Russell fires up at former judge over contentious bill

The 'academic jousting' happened during a select committee hearing.