The Prime Minister stood firm throughout Monday, saying he was "absolutely" not going to resign.
Politics
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is facing reporters at his weekly post-Cabinet briefing.
3:50pm
Blue said she would "never forget or forgive" the Government's handling of pay equity changes.
Fri, Mar 6
2:08
Speculation began to swirl after a Taxpayers' Union-Curia, released today, showed support for National had dropped 2.9 points to 28.4%.
With enough room for three Olympic swimming pools of wastewater, the tank had a $48 million budget when construction began in 2022.
"It is not good, is it?" Winston Peters says about the poll results, while Nicola Willis says it's "not a good number".
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour cheekily clapped back.
Thu, Mar 5
The mauling death of a woman in Northland and a dog attack on a Christchurch father and son have prompted calls for stricter controls.
The Motor Industry Association said it wants to keep the standard, but it needs "recalibration" to make sure it works for importers, car distributors, and consumers.
Some question whether it’s making it easier for pet owners to rent.
Questioning over interactions with the broadcaster stems from a 1News story aired on the broadcaster's 6pm bulletin last Thursday.
Wed, Mar 4
The Greens co-leader says he "snuck" into Parliament "late last night" to correct the record, and it shows he's "not across his brief".
Months out from the next general election, political "AI slop" is spilling over social media feeds. Experts say lessons from overseas could help electoral laws catch up.
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones wants law changes to 'boost productivity' in our fisheries, a prospect filling some environmentalists with dread.
Environment
The National backbencher, who has held the seat since 2014, said the electorate deserved a candidate who lived in the community.
Tue, Mar 3
The change to the KiwiSaver Act will "ensure workers in service tenancies aren't denied the opportunity to put a foot on the property ladder".
Business
Sun, Mar 1
While the approach may move people out of central business districts temporarily, it won’t tackle homelessness in the long term, writes Brodie Fraser.
The Transport Minister says the public transport corridor from the city centre to the airport, previously intended to be a light rail line, needs to be worked on.
Sat, Feb 28
The ACT party is questioning whether the government should retain its majority share in the company.
Fri, Feb 27
Currently, the ratings are displayed on just 39% of products in Australia and 36% in New Zealand.
Thu, Feb 26
Almost 170,000 children are now living in material hardship nationwide.
"Creating a vibrant, successful and busy city centre remains a priority for this council."
"We are in this together and those sorts of comments, while we embrace change, must stop," Northland Regional Council chairperson Pita Tipene said.
While the police have struggled to recruit 500 new officers, gang numbers have continued to swell – an increase of 13% since the last General Election.
The inquiry, announced in November 2024, is an expansion of the scope of the Royal Commission of Inquiry established in 2022.
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