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'I just don't want it': Kieran McAnulty emphatically rules out Labour leadership bid
The senior Labour MP insists he does not want to be the leader of his party, even if the position was vacant.
Luxon decries 'shocking' state of maths achievement in schools
The prime minister has described the "shocking" state of maths achievement and says a new primary school maths curriculum will be introduced as early as Term 1 next year.
Kim Jong Un wants Trump back, elite defector says
Ri Il Kyu explains his decision to abandon his government
US Correspondent Karen Kasler
Our regular US correspondent Karen Kasler is here with the latest political news. Audio
National tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline. Audio
'Enough kōrero': Hundreds attend rally against Māori children in state care
Organisers of the rally say they want action for tamariki and mokopuna in state care.
Who will Kamala Harris pick as her number two? Choice nears
US Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet the top contenders vying to become her presidential running mate in person this weekend.
National Party to work 'very hard' to grow membership base
Party faithful are relishing the election result but are also being asked to encourage like minded people to join the cause.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson would not predict the decision but said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
The US Vice-President has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates.
Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling
The US criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat resumed on Friday, after a nearly eight-month pause.
National Party conference: 'A government focused on action and delivery'
The National Party caucus and party faithful are gathering in Auckland for its annual general meeting.
Swarbrick opens up about a tense AGM and the Green dream
The Green Party is trying to find ways to grow for the future, while doing its best to leave this year's problems in the past.
That laundry list of challenges has been thoroughly aired - but the… Audio
Health horror stories and claims of racism in Parliament
Analysis - It should have been a really good week for the government but a string of horror stories got in the way, writes Peter Wilson in his look back at the Week in Politics.
Govt scraps 8 recommendations given after Christchurch terror attack
The Muslim community is outraged over the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack. The move would see it scrap… Audio
Govt plan to increase speed limits will increase deaths - expert
An expert in trauma is sounding the alarm over the government's plan to increase speed limit - saying it will drive up deaths and injuries. In March, Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced he was… Audio
Ngapuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM in protest
Ngapuhi leaders have walked out of a meeting with the Prime Minister in a protest over coalition government policies. Chair Mane Tahere said the delegation would not sit in the room in silence with a… Audio
Auckland council leaves door open for contractors
Auckland council has left the door open for more contractors to operate its pools and leisure centres in the future. Audio
Canada: Devastating wildfire damage in Jasper becomes clear
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the aftermath of the wildfires that ripped through the mountain town of Jasper last week and more developments in the Canadian… Audio
Luke Dallow planning new venture on Ponsonby Road
The halcyon days of sipping champagne and martinis on Ponsonby Rd are over. Instead, hospitality veteran Luke Dallow told Susana Lei'ataua these tough economic times call for swappa crates and country… Audio
