Adam Pearse is Deputy Political Editor for the New Zealand Herald based in the gallery in Wellington.
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DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field
Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.
Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
Review into absconding bootcamp youths more than a month late
The review was supposed to be days away from release in mid-February.
PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged
One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.
‘It is his decision’ - PM on Bayly’s resignation after staff touching incident
Luxon first learned about the incident involving Bayly late last week.
Ngā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri
The remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.
Reviews of bootcamp participants’ death and abscondings not due until 2025
One bootcamp participant died in a car crash, triggering another to abscond.
'How much is being left untold': Third bootcamp participant accused of re-offending
Previously, it had only been confirmed that two participants had allegedly reoffended.
Speaker refers four MPs to Privileges Committee after haka in the House
The haka, led by Te Pāti Māori, made waves across the globe.
Children’s Minister disappointed but ‘relieved’ bootcamp absconders found after alleged carjacking
It follows the tragic passing of one bootcamp participant due to a car accident.
'Unacceptable': Chhour slams Oranga Tamariki for not telling her of second bootcamp abscondee
The Children's Minister yesterday was only aware of one participant who had absconded.
Missing bootcamp teen who absconded from fellow participant's tangi had been in youth justice facility
The boy had been granted bail on 'compassionate grounds' to attend tangi.
Bootcamp youth dies after accident, another on the run after absconding from mate's tangi
The Herald understands the death was caused by a car accident.
NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.
Unredacted letter shows Andrew Bayly complainant a former Defence Force worker
The Small Business Minister has retained all of his ministerial portfolios.
'Take some wine and f*** off': Minister sorry for behaviour during business visit
Employee said he felt degraded and embarrassed by minister's treatment of him.
Opinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaign
Criticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.
Watch: Winston Peters accosted by protesters, two arrested after pushing Shane Jones
Winston Peters described the protesters as "woke and feral".
Shane Jones calls for new Crown entity to drill for geothermal energy
Jones is also promising a future for the Marsden Point refinery.
Interislander ferries can run for 20 more years, claims Winston Peters
The coalition Government appeared split on what to do about the ferries.
Return to power charges NZ First members as Winston Peters opens party conference
Members are celebrating being back in government as the conference starts.
Winston Peters promises ‘major’ policy announcement at NZ First conference
The policy wasn't in the coalition agreement but Peters is confident he'll get support.
Watch: PM speaks after 147 police officers added to gang disruption and community patrol
Almost 80 officers will staff police's gang disruption units with more to come.
PM pays tribute to Māori King Tūheitia in moving speech
PM Luxon said he'd anticipated becoming quite emotional as he spoke of the fallen monarch.
Govt revives Waikato mega-prison plans as $1.9b spend pays for 810-bed extension
About $440m of the spend was coming from cuts from the "back-office", Luxon said.
University dismissive of public accountability amid former National minister contract probe - Auditor-General
The contract, initially for $288,000, has ballooned to more than $1 million.
'Highly disappointing': Luxon against uni's designated areas for Māori/Pasifika students
The university said it was proud of the support given to students.
'2, 4, 6, 8, this government is out the gate': 1000 people march in Waitangi hīkoi
PM yesterday told his Waitangi speech missed the mark - but earns apology.
Māori King calls for hope over protest while dismissing Govt Treaty bill
It was estimated more than 10,000 people from across the country attended the hui.
'Kīngi Harehare': Controversy over Māori MPs' oath to Charles
Tākuta Ferris and Rawiri Waititi did not stick exactly to the script.
Luxon claims 'we have become a country of bureaucrats in NZ'
The two big party leaders are going head-to-head tonight in a TV debate.
'No red flags' about anti-fluoride, anti-mandate comments, says Nats candidate
Ryan Hamilton says his views were not raised in his candidate selection.
New MP caught by emotion as he honours ancestors in maiden speech
Second half of Tama Potaka’s speech concerned New Zealand’s future in education and law.
National wins byelection, flips seat in blow for Govt
Tama Potaka claims Hamilton West seat.
Poll: National candidate leads Hamilton West byelection race
Hamilton West will decide its new MP on Saturday.
Hamilton West byelection: National deems Labour favourite to win over own candidate
Bishop says National's candidate has strong family and business ties to Hamilton.
Gaurav Sharma claims raid of Labour manpower as new party revealed
New Zealand Momentum Party will not be registered in time for the byelection.
Act reveals currrent MP as Hamilton West byelection candidate
National is set to choose its candidate from a three-person shortlist this weekend.
Hamilton West byelection: Labour selects candidate who will oppose former MP
Labour's announcement comes after National revealed its shortlist of candidates yesterday.
Hamilton West byelection: Former mayor Andrew King out of National’s candidate race
King didn't comment when contacted by the Herald, other than saying it was a party matter.
Luxon states byelection candidate expectations amid diversity dilemma
Candidate nominations close on Wednesday ahead of the byelection on December 10.
National and Labour wary of predicting victory in Hamilton byelection
The people of Hamilton West will choose their new MP on December 10.
Sharma's surprise exit hurts Labour's byelection chances - Ardern
Some parties had registered interest from potential candidates prior to Sharma's exit.
Labour confirms it recommended Gaurav Sharma be expelled for misconduct
'Unnecessary and wasteful': Jacinda Ardern hits back at former Labour MP's resignation.
Ardern and Sharma haven't spoken since suspension
The Sharma saga began on Thursday last week when he published a column in the NZ Herald.
Suspended Labour MP on final warning before expulsion
There was a chance Sharma could rejoin the party - only if trust could be restored.
'Will it be fair?': Labour MP speaks ahead of special caucus meeting
It was still up in the air whether Sharma would attend the special caucus meeting.
Watch live: 120 more Kiwi soldiers to help train Ukrainian forces
New Zealand has already provided millions of dollars in support to Ukraine.
Labour MP's claims disputed, no room for bullies at Parliament - PM
Ardern wouldn't say whether she thought Sharma was a bully or not.
'Loved and valued' police constable dies in Waikato crash
The 30-year-old was stationed in Tokoroa and had worked in the Taupō area since 2018.
Exclusive: Widow's heartfelt message to Enchanter sinking survivors - and plea for captain
Richard Bright, 63, was one of five men who died after the Enchanter capsized.
Enchanter tragedy: Final missing body found
It is understood the body was found inside the sunken vessel's hull.
Omicron protocols could see households isolating for up to 24 days
The change has come thanks to the move to isolation in the community.
We've done it! NZ reaches 90% full vaccination milestone
New Zealand has reached 90 per cent full vaccination coverage.
2km queues at testing sites, police managing traffic
Queues are up to 5km long with police called in to manage traffic around testing stations.
GPs copping abuse from frustrated patients waiting for vaccine
Staff were getting daily phone calls from frustrated patients wanting to be vaccinated.
Opposition mounting on Watercare's Waikato River plan
Southgate, also Hamilton mayor, has been a vocal opponent of the application.