What experience are voters actually hiring?
In brief Luxon ran Air New Zealand; Willis managed at Fonterra.
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National's MMP claim challenged, but election watchdogs decline to intervene
In brief National’s campaign brochure says only the party vote decides the government, overlooking electorate-seat thresholds and overhangs that can affect parliamentary numbers.
The government says it won't track you. It just wants to 'bind' your phone and log your metadata
In brief OIA documents reveal plans to "bind" Govt.nz users' devices to government agency records.
Stanford offered to help social media ban campaign counter critics before launch
In brief Stanford offered B416 expert help to counter opponents before the lobby group publicly launched.
National planned social media ban launch before Cabinet signed off
National was preparing to announce its proposed under-16 social media ban more than a month before Cabinet formally approved the legislation, despite public opposition from both coalition partners.
Police can now move on rough sleepers — even without disorderly behaviour
Police gained new powers on Sunday to order rough sleepers, beggars and people behaving in a disorderly manner to leave public places for up to 24 hours.
Gang photos or gang campaigning? Luxon draws the line
Christopher Luxon has defended photographs showing himself and National minister Tama Potaka alongside gang members, arguing they cannot be compared with opposition politicians campaigning at gang-linked gatherings.
Seymour takes aim at 'activist judges'
ACT leader David Seymour says he has no objection to Māori customary rights, but believes judges have expanded their application beyond what Parliament intended.
Pharmac funds cancer drug for some — but this father faces $17,000 a month
A Christchurch father battling stage 4 bowel cancer faces a $17,000 monthly bill for a drug already funded by Pharmac for some breast cancer patients.
Leoni's exit raises a bigger question: What did Labour know?
Kerrin Leoni's resignation may be less about her contact with Mongrel Mob members than what Labour knew about that contact while condemning other parties for similar associations, according to Newsroom political editor Jonathan Milne.
AI hackers speed up attacks as defenders struggle to keep pace
Artificial intelligence is allowing cybercriminals to launch attacks faster and on a greater scale, with security researchers warning that companies are struggling to keep pace.
Labour candidate resigns a day after Hipkins declared 'absolute' confidence
Labour's Tāmaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni has resigned after footage emerged of her campaigning alongside Mongrel Mob members at a gathering that also served as a fundraiser.
NZ First candidates' 'population replacement' remarks spark controversy
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones and Rotorua candidate Billy Brown have drawn criticism for using the language of population replacement to describe immigration trends in New Zealand.
Tamaki claims Australia barred him after remarks about burning mosques and temples
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says he was detained for 12 hours at Brisbane Airport, denied entry to Australia and sent back to New Zealand after being questioned about his public statements on immigration, Islam and Sikhism.
High Court overturns puberty-blocker ban despite acknowledging grounds for restrictions
The High Court has overturned the Government's ban on new puberty-blocker prescriptions for children with gender dysphoria, ruling that it breached consultation requirements and anti-discrimination protections.
Nearly one in three young voters still not enrolled as deadline looms
Almost one-third of eligible New Zealanders aged 18 to 24 remain unenrolled with just three days before the deadline, and new electoral rules mean anyone who misses the cutoff will be unable to vote in November's general election.