Michael Neilson is a senior political reporter for the New Zealand Herald based at Parliament in Wellington.
Michael Neilson is a political reporter based at Parliament in Wellington. He has been a journalist since 2016, first at the Gisborne Herald before joining the NZ Herald in 2018, covering social issues, the environment and Māori affairs.
Watch: 21-year-old MP challenges Govt in maiden speech
Maipi-Clarke is Aotearoa's youngest MP since 1853.
'Kīngi Harehare': Controversy over Māori MPs' oath to Charles
Tākuta Ferris and Rawiri Waititi did not stick exactly to the script.
Final election results to be announced – here's what could change in special votes count
One veteran National MP is on the cusp of not getting back in.
Will National and Act need NZ First? Special votes to be revealed
The political fortunes of half a dozen MPs will also be unveiled.
How Te Pāti Māori caused two of the biggest election upsets
Be prepared for more of a shake-up in Parliament, new MPs say.
Māori electorate seats ‘wide open’ as Māori Party surges, Labour walks ‘tightrope’
The political environment is very different compared to 2020.
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.
National MP stripped of portfolios for ‘threatening’ Labour member
The Privileges Committee recommended he be censured over the incident.
Koroneihana: Politicians urged not to use Māori as 'political football'
Leaders of major parties attempted to woo Māori - Luxon even put on his dancing shoes.
Live: Bloomfield - 'Don't panic'; Te Awamutu wastewater tests positive again
Māori vaccinations are surging, but experts say more time is needed to catch up.
Live: Covid a 'flame thrower'; no jab, no entry for events of 100+, says expert
Outbreak now linked to a 'large' gang presence, with calls for more-targeted approach.
Yacht feared missing found, two sailors safe
A major search operation had been under way since last night.
Goldie work could become 'underworld currency'
Experts estimate its value at about $1 million.
Arrests over art heist of Goldie painting worth 'over $1m'
Three men have been arrested.
Goldie painting stolen in Waikato burglary worth 'well over $1m'
Goldie's most expensive piece has sold for over $1.3m.
Aerial photos show dozens of sharks off Coromandel beach
The bronze whalers and hammerheads are seen enjoying the sparkling waters.
Rain, thunderstorms on the way - which drought-affected areas will get relief
Not a "drought-breaker", but at last some relief.
'Polite burglar' does dishes before ransacking home
The victims believe macaroni cheese and steak were on the menu.
Hamilton mosque opens door to the public to mark Christchurch shootings
A two minute silence will be held today to mark the Christchurch Mosque shootings.
The heavens will open: Torrential rain, flood warnings for east coast
Parts of the east coast could see 120mm of rain in a 24-hour period.
The end of muggy nights: Cool front brings relief from heat
Tonight Auckland is dropping to 14C from an average of 18-19C the past few weeks.
Peters: Govt 'unable' to help get sick Kiwi mum home
The Royal New Zealand Air Force has been suggested as one way to get Abby home.
Kiwi mum in coma in Bali: Family's plea to get her home
Hamilton family must raise $160,000 for special flight to fly seriously ill mother home.
Dairy owner installs cage after machete attack
After a robbery which left him with a fractured skull, a shop owner has upped security.