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'Absolute must': Luxon draws line as Israel fires back over criticism
The PM says Hamas must play no part in a Palestinian state, as Israeli politicians hit back over his criticism of Netanyahu.
Chlöe Swarbrick 'named' for refusing to leave Parliament
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer re-used the 'C-word' in Parliament in response, and Winston Peters spoke in Swarbrick's defence, despite voting to have her ejected.
Treasury briefing points finger at govt spending during Covid-19
The briefing estimated the cost of the pandemic at $66 billion, among the largest responses globally.
'Wouldn't overblow it' - Education Minister on maths book errors
Erica Stanford has thanked "keen bean" students for picking up errors in Ministry of Education-funded maths resources.
Aus PM to visit Queenstown for talks with Luxon
Anthony Albanese will be in the country for the annual leader's meeting this weekend.
Unemployment: Finance Minister bemoans 'glass half empty' view
Unemployment in New Zealand has risen to 5.2 percent.
National pins re-election hopes on economy
Analysis: Saturday's National Party conference set out an early 2026 challenge to voters - stick with what we've got or risk it on who-knows-what. Audio
Senior Labour MP won't contest electorate at next election
Megan Woods has announced she will stand as a list-only candidate in 2026.
'Say yes NZ' to housing, agriculture, cruise ships, mines - Luxon
The prime minister has told National Party faithful that, if Australia shut down mining and energy industries, Kiwis wouldn't flock there.
'Reconsider': Government tries pushback on US trade tariff
Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay says the 15 percent trade tariff on New Zealand will harm exporters.
Luxon to tell National faithful country is 'turning the corner'
Party members are gathering in Christchurch, as MPs try to steer public minds towards the government's cost-of-living policies.
Behind closed doors: What officials said about pay equity changes
Treasury documents show the pay equity reset was key to meeting the coalition's cost-cutting goals.
New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio, business case shows
Dean of the University of Auckland's medical school says the figures used mean it was not a fair comparison.
'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.