Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
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Government pledges to streamline 'granny flat' rules
Winston Peters fronted today's post-Cabinet press conference.
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A new poll has shown no great affection for the Budget.
Winston Peters says New Zealand will continue UN payments
The annual payment of $1 million to UNRWA will take place as scheduled.
Claire Trevett: Te Pāti Māori allegations go to the heart of public trust
OPINION: So far, there's a lot of fog and not much light around the claims.
Letters: Shaping Auckland stadium debate; junking the PM's junket
OPINION: 'Putting a roof on Eden Park won’t solve the inherent problem of its shape.'
Winston Peters keen to discuss changes to Australia’s deportation policy ‘ASAP’
A ministerial directive allowed a convicted New Zealand rapist to stay in Australia.
Mike King lashes ‘d***heads throwing s***’ over charity funding
King reflects on a 'stressful week' since I Am Hope's funding announcement.
Te Pāti Māori protests: Party leaders steadfast in encouraging people out, PM Luxon says it is illegal
Strike action is planned across the country tomorrow with major disruption to traffic.
Letters: Pseudoephedrine fears for pharmacies, elderly migrants suffering in silence
OPINION: 'I anticipate a huge increase in ram raids and armed hold-ups.'
'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track bill
It comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.
‘A thorn in National’s side’: Which coalition partner is giving Luxon a headache six months in?
Today marks six months since National, Act and NZ First were sworn into power
John Tamihere: The big winners of next week's Budget are not Māori
OPINION: There's not much for Māori to celebrate in Budget 2024.
Shane Te Pou: Will the Budget give young people a reason to stay in NZ?
OPINION: More than 1000 Kiwis a week are packing their bags. Who can blame them?
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
New Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.
Second mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New Caledonia
MFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.
$24 million boost for Gumboot Friday
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey and Mike King announce a $24 million boost for Gumboot Friday. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
NZDF flight rescuing 50 stranded Kiwis from New Caledonia lands in Auckland
A Hercules plane has brought home the first 50 Kiwis from Noumea tonight.
'Watching by the hour': Peters says MFAT in touch with 200 Kiwis caught in New Caledonia unrest
Winston Peters says there are hopes Noumea's airport can open tomorrow.
Govt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assets
Previous Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.
Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
Questions raised about vaccine mandate pledge
Although mandates were scrapped in 2022, some vaccine requirements still remain.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Don't leave politics to the politicians
Opinion: Last week decades of underinvestment met climate-changed weather.
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.
Audrey Young: State schools 'converted' to charter schools? Brace for controversy
OPINION: David Seymour says a separate agency will oversee up to 50 new charter schools.
Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture
The $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.
'Ridiculous': Winston Peters announces controversial new gendered 'bathroom bill'
The Deputy Prime Minister says it is to "protect women's spaces".
New Zealand backs Palestine’s bid for UN membership
NZ was among 143 countries that supported the resolution. Nine voted against.
King’s Counsel files complaint over tikanga Māori in NZ law courses, Peters agrees
King's Counsel describes incoming requirement as 'symptomatic of a dangerous trend'.
Editorial: How politicians can prove they're worth what we pay them
OPINION: It was once commonly accepted one shouldn't talk about money in polite company.
Helen Clark takes aim at Winston Peters over ‘bluster and abuse of language’
Former PM slams Foreign Minister's remarks around Aukus and Bob Carr.
Audrey Young: Peters switches from statesman to street-brawler
OPINION: Also in today's political wrap - what on earth is up with Green MPs?