Stories by Katie Scotcher

Labour is demanding the coalition government explain how it will deliver its big promise.

Defence Minister Judith Collins has described the previous Labour government as somewhat anti-American, but is refusing to explain why she holds that view.

A trade expert is sceptical about New Zealand's ability to lock in a free trade agreement with India within three years, but the trade minister says it is possible.

The new government's first week in office saw it get straight to work, setting high expectations and unveiling its 100-day plan - but it's not exactly been smooth sailing. 

Fixing the economy and…

Hipkins has indicated he wants to stay on as leader and to do so must receive the backing of 21 of the 34 Labour MPs.

After a devastating collapse in their vote on election night, the Labour Party is examining what went so wrong and who is best to lead them from the opposition benches. 

Current and former MPs alike…

Crushed Labour MPs - grappling with the reality of being banished to the opposition benches - will start returning to the capital today.

The security guards at The Palms mall in Christchurch were surprised to hear Senior Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni would not need the six car parks they had reserved for her visit.

Analysis - Labour's caucus looks set to shrink dramatically at the election, as the party struggles to turn around waning support.

Craig Little hopes political parties will offer an assurance on helping his cyclone-damaged town, whose problems are compounded by suffering a natural disaster in an election year, he believes.

With the incumbent opting to go list-only after being elected Parliament's Speaker, the battle for the electorate has been flung wide open.

Former National leader Todd Muller admits the prospect of becoming a minister after the election tempted him to stay in politics.

National MP Tim van de Molen is promising to cooperate fully with an investigation into a complaint about his behaviour towards another MP.

National is claiming to know details of Labour's soon-to-be-announced tax policy, suggesting the party will campaign on removing GST from fruit and vegetables.

Officials will start inspecting the buildings next month, with their findings expected to inform regulatory changes.

时政记者Katie Scotcher对总理Chris Hipkins此次高规格海外出访进行了一系列分析。

The government is questioning National's ability to fund a new medical school, and says it's unclear if doing so would increase the total number of doctors trained.

A tough approach such as boot camps is ineffective and risks fuelling gang membership, the prime minister's chief science advisor says in a new report. Audio

The government's planned congestion charging scheme has stalled, with the National Party opposed to it and the new transport minister non-committal on next steps.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins' week-long trip to China centred on a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, one of the world's most powerful men. 

Amid tense geostrategic conditions and with a trip…

The European Council has given the deal the green light, paving the way for it to be signed - likely during the Prime Minister's visit to Europe next month.

The battle over the Māori seats is heating up, with two Labour MPs opting for an electorate or nothing approach.

The Human Rights Commission has rubbished outgoing Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon's claim he declared his conflict of interest. Audio

Michael Woodhouse has apologised for calling Jan Tinetti a "good girl" during her Privileges Committee hearing.

The former prime minister was "incredibly humbled" to be appointed a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.