Peters sets out NZ First’s election direction in Cambridge speech
Peters renewed his opposition to the India trade deal.
Centrist
Labour’s $25 weekly transport saving comes with a major caveat
Labour claims its public transport fare cap would save the “average” commuter about $25 a week and benefit “hundreds of thousands” of people.
National backs gender definitions Bill despite minister’s doubts
The Bill has prompted demonstrations in five cities, with organisers claiming about 10,000 people took part.
$24m spent on stopping-violence programmes despite little evidence victims are safer
“Why are you assuming that attendance equals safety?"
ACT MP Mark Cameron: ‘If I got my kidney tomorrow, I’d be back the day after’
“Stop the bloody party politics nonsense.”
TAMEEM BARAKAT: The media left out Julian Batchelor’s most surprising claim
Stuff reported my conclusion, but not the reasoning behind it.
PM appreciates Australia raising concerns with China over NZ politicians’ Taiwan visit
The Prime Minister says he “appreciates” Australia raising concerns with China after New Zealand politicians...
National insecurity and the risk to national identity in New Zealand
National insecurity is framed as a growing concern in New Zealand, with an NZ Herald...
Health NZ email change hits staff again within months
Health New Zealand has told staff to prepare for a Health NZ email change only...
Fed Farmers push farm plans to replace resource consents
Fed Farmers are pressing for “farm plans” to replace costly resource consents, pitching the change...
Labour Party NZ challenges “secret Budget spending” of $1b
The Labour Party NZ is accusing the Government of “secret Budget spending” after reports it...
Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick faces backlash over National Party swag bags
Wairarapa MP Mike Butterick is under scrutiny after National Party “swag bags” handed out in...
Fireworks ban NZ: Editorial says case for change is overwhelming
The fireworks ban NZ debate has sharpened after a New Zealand newspaper editorial asked, “How...
Four New Zealand MPs banned from China after Taiwan visit
If the MPs apologised, the sanctions could be "suspended or cancelled".
NZ diesel stocks hit post-war low despite incoming reserve fuel
Latest Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment figures show diesel stocks at roughly 40 days' supply.