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Collins side-eyes Mitchell over 'misogynistic comments'
Answering on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg, Collins glanced at Mark Mitchell after his remarks about "perimenopausal" women was questioned.
High court rules crayfish catch limits 'unlawful'
Fisheries NZ says it is still considering the Court's findings and next steps.
Luxon unsure how many boot camp participants back in custody
The Prime Minister acknowledged that there would be "some reoffending", but would not get into individual cases to "respect people's privacy".
Labour critical of $270k staff cost over Treaty Principles Bill hearings
However, the minister behind the bill defends it as the "best possible use of Parliament's funding".
Former National minister says Treaty bill 'irretrievably flawed'
Hekia Parata has told a select committee the bill is "unnecessary" and a waste of resources and tolerance.
Major shake-up of fishing quota system on the way
The courts, not Tiktok, should deal with illegal fishing, Shane Jones says.
Labour open to Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti
Two potential coalition partners, Labour and Te Pāti Māori, are "pretty much in the same camp" around protecting Te Tiriti.
Politicians to be welcomed at Waitangi but not all will be there
The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond.
Minister overrides OT decision to pull funding from youth helpline
The handling of their contract review process with providers has not met expectations, Karen Chhour says.
Future 'grim' for interventions after Oranga Tamariki cuts
Providers are grappling with having to do more with less, and experts say the country will see much bigger costs down the line. Audio
Watch: Treaty Principles Bill day one - what we learned
Views ranged from it being an attempt to "oppress iwi Māori" to providing the chance to ease New Zealanders' anxiety over the Treaty. Audio
Watch: 'Two invisible tribes' - Seymour's State of the Nation
The ACT leader has used his first major speech of the year to argue the country is at a tipping point.
Concerns raised over new Waitangi Tribunal appointments
Some appointments by the government will not do a lot to "encourage trust", a former member of the Waitangi Tribunal says.
How big is social media's impact on politics?
A professor from the University of Auckland says social media is responsible for people "directly engaging with these proposed changes" in the Treaty Principles Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill. Audio
The Regulatory Standards Bill: What you need to know
About 23,000 submissions have been received on the bill which is set to pass under National and ACT's coalition deal.
Critics call proposed bill 'dangerous' as feedback closes
But proponents of the proposal say it is about better regulation and more transparent lawmaking. Audio
'A crisis': Grave fears over fate of homeless youth this festive season
Youth advocates are worried tighter rules for emergency housing could lead to someone dying due to the impacts on mental health and physical safety for those denied shelter.
The year in politics, month-by-month
It's been a long year in politics - James Shaw was still leading the Greens in February - remember that?
PM won't confirm if he will go to Waitangi
Christopher Luxon said he had received "a number of invitations" to Waitangi Day commemorations but hasn't yet decided his schedule.
Hipkins doubles down on claim Health boss is 'cooking the books'
Verrall's comments were made under Parliamentary privilege, and she has not been prepared to repeat those claims since.
Number of youth in custody 'posing a risk' - police
Police have started recording the number of young people ordered into custody, but the Police Association says "any number" of nights in custody is "too high".
Government happy to 'divide the country' - Hipkins
The coalition wants to divide NZ along ethnic and economic lines, Chris Hipkins says, and he wants to be the leader who brings it together. Video, Audio
'Exciting': Nanaia Mahuta is 're-entering' politics
The former Labour minister has returned to Labour after taking a year off, but says it's not her "intention" to run again.
Labour expected to take 'strong stance' on Treaty Principles Bill - Hipkins
But the party is also focussed on jobs, healthcare and education, he says.