Giles Dexter

The NZ First leader is demanding answers over the sale of brands including Mainland and Anchor.

The former Reserve Bank governor was given a restraint of trade payment.

Tech giants TikTok and Meta have cautioned against a proposed social media ban for under 16 year olds, at a Parliament inquiry into social media harm.

The navy vessel ran aground on a reef off the south coast of Upolu, and then sank, a year ago.

"We love these young people," the prime minister says, but a youth advocate says they're being "punished for an economic crisis they didn't create". Audio

First announced at the Budget, the government had not decided where to draw the line at the time.

Toitū Te Tiriti says it will no longer align itself with Te Pāti Māori, with its spokesperson citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and the need for independence.

The government's loudest voice on energy policy is keeping his opinions to himself for now, citing Cabinet collective responsibility. Audio

The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.

The review was announced last winter, after shortages pushed up wholesale power prices.

The government estimated the planned law change will save $8.2 billion across the country. Audio

The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll also reveals voters are becoming more pessimistic about the direction of the country. Audio

The Governor-General's term is being extended, because her original end date may clash with next year's election.

Analysis: The prime minister believes the freshly signed Ocean of Peace as a framework for unity among countries in the region.

The Prime Minister says a surge in methamphetamine use and trafficking is something the whole region is grappling with.

Christopher Luxon has held bilaterals with counterparts from Fiji and Palau, and more casual exchanges with Cook Islands PM Mark Brown.

But the prime minister is going into the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting disagreeing with a major aspect of this year's summit. Audio

Treasury has released a suite of documents, showing how the Budget came together over the course of one year.

工党党魁Chris Hipkins表示，新西兰的房子应该是为新西兰人准备的，但房地产行业对政府改革表示欢迎。

The opposition party says New Zealand homes should be for New Zealanders, but real estate firms are welcoming the changes. Audio

As it stands, family fishing licences only allow the primary holder to fish alone and stand or vote in Fish & Game elections.

National has lost ground on the economy, and voters still see Labour as most capable of handling the cost of living, according to a new poll.

The deep-dive prompted by the scandal surrounding ex-Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes has "largely concluded", but questions remain over what will be made public and when.

The Prime Minister says a decision on whether to expel Iran's ambassador is not one that would be taken lightly.

Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has not completely rule out restructuring the existing duopoly. Audio