Party leaders across the spectrum have given their thoughts on the new 1News Verian poll, released this evening.
Politics
45 mins ago
10:17
The latest 1News Verian poll has better news for National and Labour.
48 mins ago
Snapper cards would continue to remain valid until Motu Move was fully implemented sometime in 2027, according to NZTA.
4:30pm
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to media earlier today after his weekly Cabinet meeting.
3:55pm
The former Prime Minister said her dad George died peacefully at home at Waihi Beach on December 6.
12:42pm
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says claims from former police commissioner Andrew Coster that he knew more than previously admitted about allegations made against Jevon McSkimming are "complete and utter nonsense".
8:49am
9:43
"Oranga Tamariki is planning to run a further voluntary programme, under existing legislative settings, with the intent to deliver in March 2026," the ministry said.
Sunday 1:00pm
In an interview with Q+A, the former police commissioner spoke for the first time since the damning IPCA report on the McSkimming scandal.
Sunday 9:30am
53:17
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi will now attend the full AGM following a high court ruling reinstating her to the party, while Tākuta Ferris remains expelled and won't be in attendance.
Te Ao Māori
Sunday 8:26am
Nearly 13,000 sanctions were issued in total in the September quarter this year.
Sunday 6:55am
"I made my decisions honestly. I was mistaken," the former top cop says, following the revelations about his role in the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
Sunday 6:00am
Introducing Ardern, Norton said it was "lovely to have a New Zealander on the couch rather than the red chair".
Sat, Dec 6
Craig Stobo has agreed to temporarily step aside from the role, along with other Crown governance roles, while the investigation was undertaken.
Fri, Dec 5
Kapa-Kingi will be able to attend the party's Annual General Meeting in Rotorua this Sunday.
Four years after the section of Ngā Tapuwae o Toi walkway was closed by slips, one of two access points to the secluded Otarawairere Bay remains closed.
Environment
Thu, Dec 4
The expelled MP filed for an interim injunction yesterday, which was heard today at Wellington's High Court.
Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka said residents had long "faced uncertainty, especially when moving out and waiting for their money to be repaid".
Collins said New Zealand stood in solidarity with Ukraine, which was entering its fourth winter defending itself from Russian aggression.
The expelled MP has filed for an interim injunction, court records show, against Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere.
Wed, Dec 3
Christchurch's long-awaited new stadium opens next year.
Coster had been chief executive of the Social Investment Agency for 12 months in what was to be a five-year term.
Mince meals were served to several students at Haeata Community Campus on Monday as part of the Government’s free lunch programme.
Health
Tue, Dec 2
The School Lunch Collective said it was investigating a "food quality issue" after mouldy mince was served up to students at Haeata Community Campus on Monday.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs "unbecoming" after a fiery Scrutiny Week appearance which saw accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking.
The government is setting a target range of 2% to 4% increases - with councils having to appeal to a regulator if they want to go higher.
