Full video: Government moves to cap council rates increases at 4%

Seymour and Peters hit back as Luxon moves on under-16s social media ban

The bill won't get through Parliament before the election, and the proposed system excludes a range of digital services based on existing Australian standards.

Labour reveals its 2026 election campaign slogan

Labour leader Chris Hipkins framed November's election as a choice about the country's direction.

Queenstown mayor says National's bed tax U-turn 'policy made in panic'

John Glover says National has abandoned a chance to make international visitors contribute, while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the move undermines a Govt deal.

Te Tai Hauāuru: Meet the candidates for the west North Island electorate

Three candidates have put their hat in the ring for the electorate made up of regions in the west of the North Island.