A group of Christian clergy prayed at electorate offices in Auckland and Wellington, demanding a timeline for proposed sanctions against Israel.
Politics
Mon, Sep 15
It found little favour with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who said it would only "punish and hurt our farmers."
Tue, Sep 2
The pair are speaking as the Reserve Bank asks for feedback on a review into capital requirements for deposit takers.
Mon, Aug 25
Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the Government.
Tue, Aug 19
The Government claims it is creating thousands of jobs by spending billions on infrastructure projects.
Tue, Aug 12
The results of the latest 1News Verian poll paint an uninspiring picture of the political parties, says TVNZ's Chief Correspondent.
NZ First is also continuing its rise, while the Greens have taken the biggest slide.
Mon, Aug 11
Erica Stanford said any unused funding allocated to charter school conversions would "no doubt" be repurposed into other parts of the education sector.
Sun, Aug 10
The Prime Minister declined to answer questions about the Government's oversight of Gloriavale or whether he had received any recent briefings on the matter.
Crime and Justice
Sun, Aug 3
National MP for Tauranga Sam Uffindell praised a Labour MP's private member’s bill.
Thu, Jul 24
Labour claims the Government's "pothole patrol is a failure".
Wed, Jul 23
"Auckland is booming, and we are stepping up by investing heavily in extra classrooms to support the city's rapid growth," Education Minister Erica Stanford said.
Fri, Jul 18
Paul Goldsmith, a senior National MP, sat down with Q+A for a wide-ranging interview this morning, across his ministerial portfolios.
Sun, Jul 6
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said public confidence in the justice system was undermined if people could steal with "apparent impunity".
Tue, Jul 1
New legislation aims to deliver stronger consequences for offenders targeting emergency workers as attacks on first responders increase.
Sun, Jun 29
Changes have been made to the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Act 2024 to make the legislation "more workable".
Tue, Jun 17
The former finance minister has called for an increase in the retirement age, warning New Zealand faces a balance sheet crisis without urgent action.
Sun, Jun 15
Legislation being introduced could mean two big Australian-owned lenders avoid paying millions of dollars in refunds.
Thu, May 29
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has opened up on why he has never touched alcohol.
Health
The Government has announced the continuation of the redevelopment of Nelson Hospital, with funding allocated over the next four years.
Fri, May 23
It could potentially save patients up to $105 a year in GP fees, Health Minister Simeon Brown said, and give doctors more time with those with complex health needs.
Thu, May 22
The main things you need to know from today's Budget announcement by Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
The Prime Minister said National will not offer concessions on the Privileges Committee's recommendation to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs from Parliament.
Mon, May 19
Five new 24-hour urgent care services, new and extended daytime services, and rural and remote services for more than 70 locations are to be delivered over the next four years.
Sun, May 18
Speaking to Q+A, Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne said she was inspired to push the legislation after a stock manager working on her Tunnel Hill farm couldn’t use his KiwiSaver to buy his first house.
