Stories by Chris Bramwell

The issue of Australia deporting New Zealanders who have committed crimes across the Tasman has become corrosive in the relationship between the two countries, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has touched down in Auckland for meetings with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Fears are being raised that a proposed tax on online services could see providers pull services or parent countries retaliate with similar measures targeting New Zealand companies. Audio

The National Party says it looks like New Zealand's relationship with China is deteriorating and the government needs to get its act together quickly to sort it out.

KiwiBuild hasn't exactly got off to a roaring start this year, now it appears that even interim KiwiBuild targets are out the window.

The Prime Minister says the government this year will be focused on delivering on its promises.

Power Play - It's no surprise talk of a new environmentally-focussed centrist political party is being welcomed by National, because under MMP it will need a support partner if it is to take the reins…

State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has given public service chief executives an extra week's annual leave to make up for the financial hit they have taken as a result of losing their performance…

The Forestry Minister is being accused of over-inflating the climate change benefits of his One Billion Trees programme.

An estimated 2000 Destiny Church supporters rallied at Parliament this afternoon demanding access to prisons for their rehabilitation programmes, and millions of dollars in funding.

The Defence Force is preparing itself to respond to climate-change-related events more frequently.

After Simon Bridges denied new leaks came from his own caucus, another anonymous text message from a person claiming to be a National MP has been received by RNZ.

Mental Health inquiry pushes for commission, action on drugs and alcohol and new target on suicide rates. Video

Embattled National Party MP Maggie Barry says she has never been a bully and has hit back at all allegations against her. Video

The government is making plans to ban smoking in cars carrying children under 18.

The Government's inquiry into the abuse of children in state care will be expanded to include the abuse of children in the care of religious institutions.

Decriminalising cannabis and introducing a regulated market would bring significant economic benefits, according to a new report commissioned by the Drug Foundation.

The Prime Minister is defending a taxpayer-funded trip to Japan by Parliament's speaker, Trevor Mallard and National's Gerry Brownlee.

The Immigration Minister's decision to give a convicted Czech drug smuggler residency was "always clearly wrong", National Party leader Simon Bridges says. Audio

The government is being accused of rushing through legislation to halt new offshore oil exploration permits to avoid scrutiny.

National Party MPs are now meeting at Parliament to decide the fate of their caucus colleague Jami-Lee Ross. Audio

There are still plenty of hapū in the far north who are not convinced that the proposed new mandate for settling a treaty claim with Ngāpuhi is the right way to go, the Treaty Negotiations Minister…

The Government is considering legalising drug-testing services at festivals.

There's been a reprieve for the rescue helicopter service base in Taupō but from November there will not be a base in Rotorua.

Gender inequality will always be on the agenda both domestically and internationally, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.