Adam Pearse is a Political Reporter for the New Zealand Herald based in the gallery in Wellington.
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'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.