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Politics

Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene.

Scrapping council/iwi agreements 'only takes things backwards'

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said the Government had grown concerned by a "rapid increase" in new dealmaking.

Te Ao Māori

7:14pm

2:34

Pauline Hanson in June 2026

'Done it tough': Pauline Hanson defends her billionaire backer

The One Nation leader received criticism after she visited Sicily with Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart, prompting questions over who paid for the trip.

Politics

4:53pm

Damien O’Connor.

'Absolute bulls***': Labour MP blasts coalition over 'evil' voting changes

Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote in this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.

Politics

3:58pm

Tom Phillips.

Final report into disappearance of Tom Phillips' children received

Attorney-General Chris Bishop would now present the final report to the House of Representatives "as soon as practicable".

Politics

1:30pm

Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Full video: Nicola Willis speaks about inflation figures

Inflation has hit 4.1%, according to Stats NZ.

Politics

12:21pm

Ngāti Hine leader Pita Tipene.

Scrapping council/iwi agreements 'only takes things backwards'

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop said the Government had grown concerned by a "rapid increase" in new dealmaking.

Te Ao Māori

7:14pm

2:34

Pauline Hanson in June 2026

'Done it tough': Pauline Hanson defends her billionaire backer

The One Nation leader received criticism after she visited Sicily with Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart, prompting questions over who paid for the trip.

Politics

4:53pm

Damien O’Connor.

'Absolute bulls***': Labour MP blasts coalition over 'evil' voting changes

Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote in this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots.

Politics

3:58pm

Tom Phillips.

Final report into disappearance of Tom Phillips' children received

Attorney-General Chris Bishop would now present the final report to the House of Representatives "as soon as practicable".

Politics

1:30pm

Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Full video: Nicola Willis speaks about inflation figures

Inflation has hit 4.1%, according to Stats NZ.

Politics

12:21pm

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Smaller town centres set to be cut from Auckland housing density plan

Smaller town centres set to be cut from Auckland housing density plan

Councillors are due to consider the advice from council staff at a planning committee meeting today, where they will vote on what moves forward in the process.

Politics

6:01am

1:33

Chris Bishop speaks to media (file image).

Iwi-council agreements 'narrowly scoped' in late change to new RMA system

The bills as originally introduced would have preserved existing Mana Whakahono ā Rohe agreements while not allowing new ones under the old framework.

Te Ao Māori

Monday 4:56pm

The party launched the plan at the Dunedin Gasworks Museum, where Swarbrick said gas "belongs in a museum".

Greens pledge 'Kiwipower' to boost renewables and cut power bills

The election-year policy from the party would create a new Crown entity to invest in renewable power generation.

Politics

Monday 1:52pm

2:22

New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones speaking over the weekend in Auckland.

'Crass': PM responds to Jones' 'take off your knee pads' remark

The New Zealand First deputy leader made the comments over the weekend in relation to other political parties dealings with India.

Politics

Monday 9:52am

Climate change has already impacted NZ greatly, but there's limited focus on it.

Is New Zealand too focused on the now at the expense of the future?

Prioritising today’s challenges risks ignoring, if not worsening, those of tomorrow.

Politics

Monday 6:00am

The Justice Select Committee has recommended that the Arms Bill be passed.

Gun regulator rebukes lobby group over claims of police bullying

The Firearms Safety Authority has issued a stunning rebuke against a firearms lobby group, following claims of police bullying and standover tactics.

Politics

Sun, Jul 19

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters addresses the party's campaign launch on Sunday in Auckland.

NZ First promises to invest $1 billion in oil, gas surveys

Winston Peters made the announcement to nearly 400 delegates and another few hundred supporters at the launch in Auckland.

Politics

Sun, Jul 19

ACT candidate Paul Henry.

'Can we not move on?': ACT's Paul Henry brushes off broadcasting rows

When pushed, Henry added that "there is not a racist bone in my body".

Politics

Sun, Jul 19

Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith made the announcement today.

National promises stricter rules on sexual consent

Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says there must be a "yes" rather than the absence of a "no".

Politics

Sun, Jul 19

4:05

New Zealand First members at the party's conference in Auckland, July 2026.

National defectors on why they are backing NZ First

"Demographic engineering", "globalist governments" and doctors pushing for regular mammograms are among the concerns at the party's conference.

Politics

Sat, Jul 18

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Andy Burnham.

Why Britain is getting a new PM without a general election

Veteran Labour Party politician and popular former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister, formally taking over from Keir Starmer.

Politics

Sat, Jul 18

Foreign Minister Winston Peters. File photo.

NZ First preaches rebuilding hope, opportunity at annual conference

Party members and candidates are gathering in Auckland for the conference and election campaign launch, as polling shows the party's popularity continues to rise.

Politics

Sat, Jul 18

Sir Bill Birch.

Prominent former National Party MP Sir Bill Birch dies, aged 92

Sir William served as Minister of Finance from 1993 to 1999 in the fourth National Government under prime ministers Jim Bolger and Jenny Shipley.

Politics

Fri, Jul 17

Peters announced the names in a speech at Parliament today, alongside confirmation KiwiRail will operate the two vessels for 30 years from their arrival in 2029.

Peters decries 'snivelling wokesters' as new Cook Strait ferries named

Minister for Rail Winston Peters says critics will "work themselves into a lather" over one of the names, as he confirms KiwiRail will run the new ships from 2029.

Politics

Fri, Jul 17

Digital driver's licences: Feedback sought for public 'confidence'

Digital driver's licences: Feedback sought for public 'confidence'

Consultation seeks feedback on detailed rules to put the new system in place.

Politics

Thu, Jul 16

ACT leader David Seymour.

Seymour pitches NZ as global testing ground for new technology

The ACT leader wants to make it easier for companies to trial technologies such as driverless cars, agricultural drones and AI by suspending regulations.

Business

Thu, Jul 16

National's spokesperson for building and construction, Chris Penk.

National pledges to take some building consents off councils

The policy would only take effect if National forms the next government.

Politics

Wed, Jul 15

Paul Henry was critical of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

'No John Key': Paul Henry says Luxon not being genuine, NZ in 'malaise'

The former broadcaster claimed he wasn't interested in becoming party leader, but didn't entirely rule it out.

Politics

Wed, Jul 15

ACT leader David Seymour unveils Paul Henry as the party's newest candidate.

In his own words: Paul Henry on why he wants to be an MP

The divisive broadcaster and former TVNZ board member explains, in his own words, why he's joining the ACT Party ticket.

Politics

Tue, Jul 14

Leader of NZ First Winston Peters with Napier city councillor and NZ First Candidate for East Cape Te Kira Lawrence at the 2026 Fieldays

Councillor runs for NZ First at election - in electorate 200km away

The first-term councillor said the move would not affect her role at Napier City Council at this stage.

Politics

Tue, Jul 14

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