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$8.5 billion hole revealed in Budget documents
Treasury has released a suite of documents, showing how the Budget came together over the course of one year.
Why Labour might struggle to repeal the government's foreign buyer plan
The opposition party says New Zealand homes should be for New Zealanders, but real estate firms are welcoming the changes. Audio
'Historic anomaly': Changes on the way for family fishing licences
As it stands, family fishing licences only allow the primary holder to fish alone and stand or vote in Fish & Game elections.
Labour increases lead over National on handling cost of living, Ipsos poll finds
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.
DIA concludes Forbes investigation, yet to decide what to make public
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.
'Quite complicated': Government undecided on following Australia on Iran
The Prime Minister says a decision on whether to expel Iran's ambassador is not one that would be taken lightly.
Watch: 'Express lane' for new supermarkets that could boost competition
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis has not completely rule out restructuring the existing duopoly. Audio
Gene tech bill delayed again; PM says 'it's complicated'
Parliament's health committee was supposed to report back on the legislation last month, but this has now been extended twice.
Banking inquiry acknowledges it's no silver bullet for competition
The big four banks' focus on lower-risk activities like retail banking would usually see lower returns, but they actually had higher profitability than international peers, it found.
Bill to ban protesting outside private homes passes first reading
But Labour, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori opposed the bill.
NZ facing toughest national security environment of recent times - report
Foreign interference, espionage, and online radicalisation threats have increased since last year, the Security Intelligence Service says. Audio
Councils, builders pleased with building liability changes
But insurers say there could be 'challenges' and want further discussions with the government as the policy is developed. Audio
TOP goes public in hunt for new leader
The Opportunities Party has taken an unusual approach to recruit the person it hopes will lead them to success in 2026.
Protesting at people's private homes to be outlawed
Protesting outside someone's home is set to be made an offence, with offenders facing fines or jail time.
'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.