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Government begins negotiations with councils for regional deals
Mayors in Auckland, Otago and Western Bay of Plenty have signed memoranda of understandings with the coalition.
Watch: Justice Minister introduces stronger penalties for low-level theft
Shoplifters could be issued on-the-spot tickets up to $1000 as part of the government's latest crime crackdown.
Parliament's politics paused as MP pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
From hugs to waiata, Parliament paused politics to honour Kemp's legacy and the kaupapa she lived for. Audio
Tensions and timing test Luxon on first official China visit
Analysis - Luck was not on Christopher Luxon's side for his first official trip to China. Audio
Luxon concludes China trip: 'No evidence' of collaboration with West's foes
The prime minister has wrapped up his trip to China, dismissing suggestions the superpower is working with Russia, Iran and North Korea - as alleged by NATO's top official.
Luxon meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid Cook Island controversy
In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".
Issues pile up as PM prepares for President Xi Jinping meeting
Christopher Luxon heads into his meeting with China's President on Friday with an ever-growing list of topics to discuss.
No need to give China heads-up over decision to halt Cook Islands funding - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government saw no need to give China a heads-up over its decision to halt funding for the Cook Islands.
Christopher Luxon on blitz of promotional events in Shanghai
The PM's three-day trip to China comes at a time of increased rivalry between the superpower and the United States. Audio
Luxon arrives in China intent on building on positive
The prime minister says the China visit is important right now given the immense global uncertainty.
Luxon shrugs off critics as he heads to China
The Prime Minister is pledging to continue a "considered" course amid "choppier waters" worldwide - even as former political leaders call for a rethink. Audio
Christopher Luxon to meet Xi Jinping in visit to China
The Prime Minister will head to China next week - his first visit as prime minister before going on to the NATO summit.
Labour faces balancing act over haka protest
The saga over Te Pāti Māori's protest has ended - but it foreshadows fault lines to come, Craig McCulloch writes. Audio
Most voters wanted consultation on pay equity, poll shows
Nearly two thirds of the public believe the government should have first sought feedback on the controversial change, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll shows. Audio
Seymour接任副总理称“不放弃自由发声”，Peters提前备战2026年大选
总理Luxon称副职是"礼仪性职务"，此言论遭到两位联合执政伙伴的呛声。Peters希望下届政府不再出现"半任副总理"的情况。
Peters fires up campaign as Seymour becomes deputy PM
But ACT's leader has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister. Audio
Edmonds calls Budget 'direct assault' on NZ values
Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says she still has not read the Greens' alternative Budget, while defending a scarcity of fiscal policies of her own.
Coalition claws back money from pay equity, KiwiSaver in Budget
There are big cuts and savings, changes to Best Start and a surprise tax cut for businesses as the government opens the books.
$190m 'Social Investment Fund' announced
The plan is the centrepiece of a four-year, $275m plan Nicola Willis says is meant to fix how social services are delivered.
