Politics

Jim Bolger was Prime Minister from 1990-97.

Mourners say final goodbyes to former PM Jim Bolger

Tributes paid at an official funeral this morning, with MPs from various parties travelling up the coast from Wellington to attend.

3:08pm

Thousands gathered in Auckland's Aotea Square.

Mega-strike: Tens of thousands walk off job, rally in marches

Many schools are closed, and non-emergency medical procedures have been delayed.

2:22pm

8:26

Right to repair: Davidson apologises after missing bill speaking slot

The Greens co-leader said she had "made a mistake" by arriving in the debating chamber "20 seconds too late".

11:40am

Jim Bolger was Prime Minister from 1990-1997.

Full video: Funeral service for former PM Jim Bolger

Bolger, who served as prime minister from 1990-1997, has been laid to rest at an official service in Paraparaumu.

10:50am

Police appeal judges' decisions to return confiscated gang patches

At least three judges have ruled in favour of returning patches to gang members in the year since a ban came into effect last year.

8:31am

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Mourners say final goodbyes to former PM Jim Bolger

Tributes paid at an official funeral this morning, with MPs from various parties travelling up the coast from Wellington to attend.

3:08pm

Mega-strike: Tens of thousands walk off job, rally in marches

Many schools are closed, and non-emergency medical procedures have been delayed.

2:22pm

8:26

Right to repair: Davidson apologises after missing bill speaking slot

The Greens co-leader said she had "made a mistake" by arriving in the debating chamber "20 seconds too late".

11:40am

Full video: Funeral service for former PM Jim Bolger

Bolger, who served as prime minister from 1990-1997, has been laid to rest at an official service in Paraparaumu.

10:50am

Police appeal judges' decisions to return confiscated gang patches

At least three judges have ruled in favour of returning patches to gang members in the year since a ban came into effect last year.

8:31am

1:31

Today's strikes are set to include teachers, nurses, and other public sector workers walk off the job, demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and improved working conditions.

What to know about today's 'mega strike'

Industrial action includes teachers, nurses, and other public sector workers walk off the job, demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and improved working conditions.

6:00am

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Te Pati Māori shared the video of co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and MP Tākuta Ferris to social media last night.

Speaker 'taking advice' after TPM MPs burn bill outside Parliament

"It is the dumbest thing you could possibly do. It is highly arrogant and unacceptably irresponsible," Gerry Brownlee said.

Wednesday 12:23pm

Minister calls for Sports NZ to step in over Silver Ferns coaching saga

"It's between Netball New Zealand and Dame Noeline but what I have said is it's taking too long, it's damaging netball," Sports Minister Mark Mitchell said.

Wednesday 11:54am

As mega-strike looms, are doctors crossing the 'ethical line' in public health?

Doctors and nurses, together with teachers, are among tens of thousands expected to take part in a multi-sector "mega-strike" on Thursday.

Wednesday 10:53am

Opposition promises to repeal marine and coastal rights law change

Speaking in the third reading last night, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the courts had interpreted the test in a way that "materially reduced" its intended effect.

Wednesday 7:59am

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Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche speaks to Q+A, April 2025.

Public Service Commission's ads targeting strike 'unbelievable'

The Labour Party is concerned the Public Service Commissioner is acting in an "overly politicised way".

Tue, Oct 21

Collins says US War Secretary is 'positive' about NZ after DC meeting

Defence Minister Judith Collins met with Donald Trump’s Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, today.

Tue, Oct 21

Labour MP to step down from Parliament after three terms

Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb has announced he will retire at next year's election.

Tue, Oct 21

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi speaking at Waitangi earlier this year.

'Not ever been overspent': Te Pāti Māori MP hits back at allegations

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she has taken "some time" to decide how to respond to the claims by Te Pāti Māori leadership.

Mon, Oct 20

Funding green-lit for next phase of major road projects

Minister says the investment will accelerate progress on major transport corridors including SH1 upgrades in Wellington – with a second Mt Victoria tunnel – the Northland Expressway, East West Link in Auckland and Hamilton Southern Links.

Mon, Oct 20

Ousted mayor Sam Broughton resigns as LGNZ president

Selwyn District mayoralty went in a landslide to one-term councillor Lydia Gliddon.

Mon, Oct 20

'NZ Future Fund': Labour reveals first major policy for next election

Leader Chris Hipkins said "years of underinvestment have left too many great Kiwi ideas without support, while the wealth we create flows offshore".

Mon, Oct 20

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston (file image).

New sanctions take effect under benefit traffic light system

Jobseekers who fail to meet their obligations may now be required to report weekly job searches or attend upskilling programmes, as part of the Government’s expanded welfare rules.

Mon, Oct 20

Mega-strike incoming: Govt on offensive, union leader fires back

An estimated 100,000 workers are expected to walk off the job on Thursday, demanding better pay, safer staffing levels, and improved working conditions.

Sun, Oct 19

A person votes at the ballot box (file image).

Election day surge boosts turnout, renews calls for voting reform

Final local election turnout has been confirmed at 39.42%, with Local Government NZ urging a shift to in-person voting and a two-week election window by 2028.

Sun, Oct 19

The Energy and Climate Change Minister speaks to Q+A's Jack Tame.

Minister won't say how much cheaper power will be under reforms

Multiple pulp and paper mills have closed since the coalition came to power, citing high energy costs, leading to loud calls for action on electricity prices.

Sun, Oct 19

Retailers back ACT proposal for 'flexible' credit card surcharges

The Government announced in July a ban on surcharges on card payments in-store, such as PayWave, from no later than May 2026.

Sun, Oct 19

This family escaped Gaza for NZ, but could more have been helped?

Corazon Miller follows one family’s struggle to get out, and uncovers official documents indicating it might have been possible to evacuate others.

Sun, Oct 19

Applications flood in for new parent visa amid residence review

The parent boost visa offers parents of New Zealand citizens and residents a stay of up to five years in New Zealand.

Sat, Oct 18

Inside NZ's 'hectic day' after Trump's tariff shock

Newly released documents lay bare the Government's alarm and "dismay", after being blindsided by the United States' sudden tariff hike on New Zealand exports.

Sat, Oct 18