Stories by Giles Dexter

The construction sector said the figures confirmed what it already knew: that times were tough. Audio

The local government minister says they're also driving up rates - Labour says it's "a complete fabrication". Audio

It's widely expected the government will face bigger deficits for longer, with a latest update to show a sluggish economy. Audio

"I realised that I could have done better with the way that I had worded that particular part," Solicitor-General Una Jagose told politicians after backlash.

One MP was arrested, another passed away, and a third was diagnosed with cancer - but through it all, "we've really stuck by our values", co-leader says.

Shane Reti has taken a swipe at the National Public Health Service, saying it should be focused on prioritising serious public health issues.

"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi but it may not go away as quickly as protesters would like. Audio

A video of MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke performing 'Ka Mate' has now been viewed around 700 million times, a news media boss says. Audio

New Zealanders have lost nearly $200m in the last year to scammers, it has been revealed. Audio

The day after the government apologised to abuse survivors, some presented a petition calling on it to implement all recommendations from the Royal Commission's report.

The government has pushed out the second reading of the Fair News Digital Bargaining Bill, because the minister responsible says it is not ready.

Aaron Smale covered abuse in care for eight years, but was initially declined accreditation by Parliament's speaker.

A hīkoi from the top of the North Island to Wellington is still on, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being introduced to Parliament ahead of schedule. Audio

A spokesperson for the acting leader of the house has confirmed the Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday.

Patients want National to take note of a report on blood cancer medicines and remember its pre-election promise that they would not be forgotten. Audio

Campaigners for free dental care say the cost of doing nothing is outstripping what it would cost to fund the system.

One survivor says he is disappointed the reimbursements are not being adjusted for inflation. Audio

反对党及工会质疑政府的大规模节支改革没有起到正面作用，而分析认为公共部门裁员还远未结束。

On ministry alone has paid out nearly $15m with another $21m across the sector still expected. Audio

Simeon Brown has set a "deeply worrying" low bar with his stated reasons for stepping in, a professor says. Audio

Hosting means influential people visiting, enabling New Zealand to showcase its industries, not least its cutting-edge design and technology, the former PM says. Audio

Analysis - Green Party members are deciding tonight on whether to expel Darleen Tana from Parliament - so how will the process play out?

"We're dealing with what's in front of us," Green co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says.

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora has contracted the service to provide after-hours care.

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