Parents and MPs join together to mark extension of paid parental leave bill

Willis, Edmonds agree to cross-party accord on retirement, pension

The women, who both want to be finance minister after the election, went head-to-head in Q+A's Finance Debate earlier this morning.

NZ First promises to implement 'shortage-led' skilled work visas

Entry into New Zealand under the scheme would be tied to an occupation, region and "demonstrated need", not an employer getting accreditation.

Person dies after being pulled from South Auckland house fire

Emergency services were called to the blaze on High St in Ōtāhuhu around 11.45am.

ACT sets out plan to raise retirement age, cut debt and spending

The party's aiming to make savings by abolishing "demographic" ministries, bringing disability benefits "under control", and cutting foreign aid.