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Political Roundup: National can’t be allowed to sleepwalk to victory

Christopher Luxon’s National Party are the odds-on favourites to win the general election.

National raises ‘unprecedented’ $2.3m war chest from richlist donors

The National Party outgunned Labour when it came to big donations.

Clean car scheme breaks EV records, but ‘Ute Tax’ may need to rise to pay for discounts

The Government's EV scheme may need higher fees after thousands buy new EVs.

Efeso Collins among list of likely Green candidates for 2023 election

The former Auckland mayoral candidate is widely understood to be running to be a Green MP.

Simon Wilson: The 2023 election is a choice between the best Government yet, and the worst

The general election offers us the biggest choice in our lifetimes.

How NZ's $1.3b climate change fund is being spent on the Pacific

So far New Zealand is spending at under half the rate needed to meet its commitment.

Revealed: Govt's multi-million dollar bill on empty building

More than $2m was dished out in just four months.

'It's a chronic illness': Golriz Ghahraman on her MS diagnosis - and what Parliament should be doing

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman first went public with her MS in 2020 before the Covid lockdown.

'$360m wasteful spending': Wealthy students benefit most from flagship Labour policy

The proportion of students facing economic hardship taking up the scheme has fallen.

Parliament protest and gang crackdown prompt rethink of towie rules

Pay for towies is so poor, the Government is worried no one will want to tow cars.

Thomas Coughlan: A tale of two maiden speeches

The top five columns of the year from Thomas Coughlan.

New Year Honours: Doctor, ‘saint’, and now Sir Ashley Bloomfield

“I look back at that with a sense of pride, in what we achieved as a country.”

Inside the challenges facing Chris Luxon as election year approaches

Luxon has had a strong start, but can he keep the momentum going?

Has social housing demand peaked? Ballooning waitlist now trending down

'It's a small piece of positive news after many years of very bad news' - sector says.

Transport Minister orders 'please explain’ over proliferation of potholes

About 10 per cent of the state highway network will be fixed up over summer.

Te Pāti Māori not picking sides ahead of election

The party is on track to double its seats and potentially earn 'kingmaker' role.

Govt prospects for 2023: Do Labour and Ardern have enough stardust to win another election?

Labour has had a rough year in the polls.

New unknowns prompt drug-checking plea to festival-goers this summer

The Government has boosted funding for services to $4m.