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'Blunt tool': Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences
The government is creating a buffer zone around polling stations where free food, drink and entertainment is banned.
Seymour's 'dropkicks' comments about voters 'unhelpful' - Goldsmith
The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio
Government scraps same-day election enrolments
The government newly proposed legislation also contains other changes in a bid to overhaul electoral laws.
Government orders Sport NZ to scrap transgender inclusive guidelines
What started off as a review under a previous minister has turned into an order to ditch the guidelines completely. Audio
'Butter is expensive right now. There's no getting away from that'
The Finance Minister does not believe New Zealanders are getting a "raw deal" on butter.
Fonterra meeting with Finance Minister 'constructive'
Willis had earlier said the conversation would look at what goes into the cost the cost of butter.
Waikato University promises planned new medical school won't be downsized
The government has announced it will put much less money than originally expected into the project.
National joins Labour to back pay transparency bill
A bill protecting workers who talk about pay has passed its second reading with rare cross-party backing.
Retail crime advisory group costs $500k in three months
The government is defending the amount of money spent on its retail crime advisory group, but Labour says it is a hard sum of money to stomach.
Labour dismisses claims it is being 'greedy' by contesting by-election
Prominent figures in Te Pāti Māori have criticised Labour's decision to run.
'Encouraging' grocery giant being taken to court over alleged cartel - Willis
The finance minister says it is important the Commerce Commission uses its prosecution powers when evidence is brought to it.
Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti Māori
Kaipara was selected at a hui at Hoani Waititi Marae on Thursday evening.
E-mail to Youth MPs 'could have been clearer' - Ministry
"We accept that this could have caused confusion," says the Ministry of Youth Development.
'Fear-based control': Youth MPs accuse govt of 'censoring' them
The government has denied the speeches were censored.
Youth MPs told to remove criticisms of government from speeches
Changes had been made to at least one speech.
'One of my sisters': Friends and colleagues remember Takutai Tarsh Kemp
A friend and colleague of Takutai Tarsh Kemp says she battled remarkably and no one knew of the possibility of her passing away under dialysis. Audio
Legislation on Oranga Tamariki oversight passes third reading
It passed with the support of every party in Parliament except Te Pāti Māori.
Winston Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP a 'dickhead'
The New Zealand First leader called Tākuta Ferris a "dickhead" in the House, but is questioning whether the word is offensive.
Kiwis in Israel not taking assistance to leave
No New Zealanders took up the government's evacuation option MFAT says.
Seymour defends posts accusing opponents of 'derangement syndrome'
The Deputy Prime Minister is rubbishing claims he's breached the Cabinet Manual.
NZDF to send plane to assist New Zealanders in Iran, Israel
Though airspace in Israel and Iran remains closed, the C-130J Hercules, along with government personnel, will leave Auckland for the Middle East on Monday. Audio
'Dialogue and diplomacy' needed in Iran conflict - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says more military action isn't the answer to deal with Middle East conflict. Audio
NZ halt to Cook Islands funding kept quiet for two weeks
The news - amid a stoush over the region's relationship with China - only emerged as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepares to meet Xi Jinping. Audio
