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Potential conflict of interest stopped Willis making gentailer decisions – why she's now fronting

A list of other ministers' potential conflicts of interest has been revealed.

Watch: 'You’re writing off all the Māori' - Willie Jackson, Ryan Bridge clash over Te Pāti Māori

Show host said Jackson’s barbs were 'disgraceful' and 'really offensive'.

Nearly $1m was budgeted for electricity review – why minister says it was 'absolutely' worth it

The Government rejected the major recommendations of the Frontier Economics report.

'Need to sort themselves out': Te Pāti Māori looks 'a long way' from Govt – Hipkins

Leader Chris Hipkins isn't ready to reveal who Labour could work with in Government.

Audrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumes

OPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.

Kiwis' safety 'paramount': MFAT responds as Kiwis aboard Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel

It has been reported that three Kiwis are part of the flotilla carrying aid to Gaza.

Eric Crampton: The wisdom of starting small

OPINION: The Squamish Nation regained Vancouver land in 2002 after a century-long loss.

New Pharmac boss promises reset to improve patient trust and access

Natalie McMurtry is just three weeks into the job after uprooting her life in Canada.

Police axed ‘non-core’ crime-prevention funding to meet Budget 2025 savings expectations

Treasury said agencies did not consider crime prevention measures to be a 'core' function.

Labour commits to ‘very quickly’ recognising Palestine state if party wins election

Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced New Zealand wouldn't recognise Palestine now.

Is your property impacted? Earthquake-prone building system changes revealed

The decision follows a review of the ratings system.

Opinion: Should protesting near someone's home be criminalised? It's not as simple as it looks

OPINION: Laws against disruptive or violent protest already exist, so what’s the point?

'Expensive crisis': Prisons dangerously full, budget blown nearly a year early

Corrections calls its own staffing "sub optimal". It has 277 vacancies.

Audrey Young: How Winston Peters could have gone further on Palestine

OPINION: Sure, the US has the greatest leverage. But leadership comes in many forms.

Goldsmith warns tikanga rulings could deter overseas investment in NZ

Paul Goldsmith voices concerns over New Zealand developing a 'bespoke' legal system.

Govt fears recognising Palestine state will embolden Israel and Hamas for further conflict

The decision puts New Zealand out of step with Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom.