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Grant Robertson’s value to Labour has been unquestionable. His success as a Finance Minister is more ambiguous

Analysis: He came to Parliament in 2008 to make a difference. Has he?

Who is Barbara Edmonds, Labour’s hope for future finance minister?

Edmonds is a former tax lawyer and IRD staffer, and had eight Cabinet roles last year.

Casey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax advice

After multiple denials, Casey Costello has rolled back her answers on smoking.

Grant Robertson quits politics, moves to top uni job

Robertson will finish at Parliament in March.

Audrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missed

OPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.

Almost all parties to support bill reversing ‘ineffective’ pseudoephedrine ban

It was expected the medicines would be available by next winter.

'We expect sanctions to be applied': PM defends crackdown on beneficiaries

The Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.

Govt eyes public-private partnerships in future of Wellington port

Nicola Willis says she is keeping an open mind when it comes to the future of the port.

Mayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increases

One Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises

Minister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in June

Will we have a Minister for Auckland in July?

Audrey Young: Flash utes fair game as Govt expands spending cuts

OPINION: Optics are even more important when you're on a cost-cutting drive.

National extends lead in latest political poll, Chris Hipkins falls

National is nearly ten points ahead of Labour, but Act is behind the Greens.

Revealed: New benefit rates reduce forecast incomes of disabled by $2300 by 2028

Fresh modelling shows disabled people will lose out.

Former top public servant and raconteur dies - but he leaves great work stories

The man with rich stories about working with Sir Rob Muldoon and David Lange.

Niwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utes

The weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.

Matthew Hooton: What Labour must do to reclaim its core support

OPINION: It can't afford to sit back and let the Coalition implode.