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Labour says it won't increase the fuel excise duty for an entire term if elected, but Transporting NZ says the cost of living may increase if freight becomes more costly or difficult to move.

Processing delays caused by a high volume of people acting in line with the rule changes meant some of them had their benefit payments wrongly suspended.

From The Detail: Te Pāti Māori's strategy of focusing on the candidate vote in all seven Māori seats could reshape Parliament The post Te Pāti Māori’s one-tick trick could change the government appeared first on Newsroom

Comment: Modern voters won’t flood back to National and Labour. Under FPP, Te Pāti Māori could end up holding even more parliamentary leverage. The post Returning to first past the post won’t give Luxon the power he want

Minister David Seymour says the problem is that kura kaupapa refuse to engage, but critics questions the effectiveness of punitive Govt measures The post Record school attendance masks persistent gap for Māori appeared f

OPINION: There’s a telling gap between political parties and the public on voting rights.

A survey of 1600 people also found consensus across voters for all major parties about the need for tougher regulation on tobacco and unhealthy foods.

Retiring ACT MP Mark Cameron spoke honestly about his health and passion for rural communities as he gave his farewell statement to MPs by video link.

The party is also calling on the coalition to cancel a planned increase set to kick in next year, a decision the finance minister says is all but confirmed.

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the release of Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Tourism 2050 strategy. “The strategy will contribute to ongoing conversations about the future of tourism and highlig

Labour asked the question in the House.

The Finance Minister has confirmed the government will not go ahead with a scheduled fuel tax increase on January 1, 2027 - but signalled Cabinet still needs to agree to the move.

Information collected by government agencies through their ordinary day-to-day interactions is to be made more useful, Statistics Minister Scott Simpson says. This week the Government commenced the Admin Data Improvement

OPINION: Insiders say Act leader David Seymour is especially upset.

Does reversing a 'tax cut' amount to a tax hike?

People in Kaitaia who need mental health or addiction support now have another place to turn, with a new Crisis Recovery Café officially open, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey announced. “Emergency departments aren’t a

The ACT party wants to allow people to make tax-free profits from cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, as long as they hold onto it for more than a year.

A backlog of historical minerals permit applications has been cleared, delivering on the Government’s commitment to a more efficient permitting system that provides greater certainty for the minerals sector, Resources Mi

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that construction will begin next month on a new two-lane bridge on State Highway 25 (SH25), just north of Whiritoa, to replace the current single-lane Ramarama Stream Brid

The Government is backing a programme to turn a winemaking by product into a valuable resource, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Marlborough produces large volumes of winery lees – the organic residue from winemak

National is pushing ahead to ban social media for under 16s but isn’t looking to review it’s own use of the platforms.

Two MPs reflected on their time in Parliament and thanked colleagues and family.

Wayne Brown says Christopher Luxon's party is panicking ahead of the general election.

Comments came during PM Christopher Luxon's public meeting as National leader.

Minister says the political and economic benefits of critical minerals operations are worth the risk, and thinks he can convince NZers to agree with him The post Shane Jones changed funding rules to steer $50m to ‘high r

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Is Labour's support for National's moves on a social media ban and rates cap real or tactical? The post Raw Politics: The kids bring National and Labour together appeared first on N

Group seeks changes as about 14% of children are reported as living in material hardship.

While banging the drum on rates caps drew strong support, the prime minister's answers on the government's amalgamation reforms got a more tepid response.

National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Barbara Edmonds agreed the economy was not where they wanted it to be, and their challenge was to create the economic conditions to help "mum and dad" ahead.

Mark Cameron is leaving Parliament after six years, kidney failure, acute heart failure, and his son's death had taken their toll.

Former senior staffers have offered rare insights into the 2017 coalition talks.

The finance spokeswomen for National and Labour crossed swords at a debate in Wellington.

George Ngatai was announced as NZ First’s Papakura candidate in July, but says "after careful consideration" he has decided to step down.

OPINION: Winning Tāmaki could cost National list seats for Willis and Bishop.

Kieran McAnulty says Labour needs Opportunity to get five or zero percent at November’s election for his party to have a shot at government.

Kieran McAnulty says Labour needs Opportunity to get five or zero percent at November's election for his party to have a shot at government.

New Zealand’s gender pay gap remains at a near-record low, thanks to the work of government and employers to identify and close them, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. Statistics New Zealand has today confirmed the g

The party’s announcement on Wednesday afternoon laid out the nine key tax changes the party wanted to see.

"We’ve got a range of issues we have to deal with as a government," says the prime minister.

The Te Pāti Māori plan contains no costs or details on what revenue will be generated.

The policy also proposes a wealth tax, increased company tax rate, land banking tax, vacant house tax and stamp duty.

National’s Nancy Lu posted an innocuous photo on Facebook - but on closer inspection, a man’s face had been blurred. Then he disappeared altogether, along with another man.

A NZ First candidate has resigned after screenshots surfaced online, purportedly showing him shopping around a number of political parties for a shot at candidacy.

Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to strengthen New Zealand’s vaccine response, including by funding the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up to 5 years old for the 2027 flu season.

Paul Henry has called of one the commission’s recommendations ’barking mad’.

Community Job Coaching, an employment programme to get young people into work, has reached a significant milestone, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says. “Community Job Coaching now has 4000 youn

Wayne Brown and Simon Watts go head to head in a week dominated by local government issues

A member of the public said he wanted to kill Hipkins and throw him in Wellington Harbour.

On Morning Report's political panel, Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds have clashed over a social media ban and rates capping - despite both parties backing the ideas.

Experienced public sector leader Dr Kelvin Watson has been appointed as the first Chief Executive of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand (FSENZ), Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced. “Creating an

A further 50 of New Zealand’s historic laws have been identified for repeal as part of the Legislation Repeals Project, a once-in-a-generation review of 900 pieces of New Zealand’s oldest legislation, Attorney-General Ch

The Green MP has rejected claims his speech in Parliament diminished the Holocaust.

The party is proposing a 1.75 percent annual land tax, which drops to 0.5 percent on rural land.

Education Minister Erica Stanford has repeatedly criticised what she says is the low quality of initial teacher education.

National is deliberately not giving itself enough time to answer questions from Opposition MPs in the House, say the Greens.

Act and NZ First oppose the bill to ban social media use for under-16s.

Nicola Willis has explained her party's position.

In 2023, protracted coalition negotiations stretched to six weeks long with a government only sworn in on November 27. But this time around? Winston’s promising just 3 days!

ACT and NZ First have criticised the handling of the legislation, pointing to the prime minister's "lack of understanding" and National "panicking" in recent weeks.

Chris Bishop tells RNZ the lack of shelter for rough sleepers on any given night does not sit comfortably with him.

Labour would reverse the government's heated tobacco policy and introduce a licensing regime for tobacco and vape products.

John Hart has won the by-election triggered by the sudden death of former mayor Adrienne Staples.

The NZ First leader says bed levies in Auckland and Queenstown are still on the table, even if National doesn’t want them.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says the Stuff opinion needle must've swayed Labour’s caucus.

With only four weeks before Parliament breaks for the election, the government is urgently snatching time to complete its legislative agenda.

Labour's leader Chris Hipkins has committed his party to reaching a position before the election, but indicated that would not be happening immediately.

National has vowed not to take any new taxes to the election.

Council rates increases will be capped at 4 per cent as the Government moves to help keep rates affordable for households and businesses, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “For too long, ratepayers have been hi

Labour's leader Chris Hipkins has committed his party to reaching a position before the election, but indicated that would not be happening immediately.

The sacked defence minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether he challenged the National Party leader.

While seeking to defend Labour's economic record, Hipkins avoided explaining how they would reduce debt - or why its polling remains low.

Asked by Stuff why he tried to roll the Prime Minister, Penk said he didn’t want to talk about it.

A new notified petroleum prospecting application aims to improve understanding of the offshore Pegasus Basin east of the North Island, a promising but largely under-explored frontier basin, Resources Minister Shane Jones

The National MP has arrived at Parliament for the first time since his sacking.

A four-year funding boost of $9.7 million, announced by Minister for Conservation Tama Potaka today, will help protect New Zealand’s national parks and native ecosystems from wild goats and deer. “When left unchecked, wi

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop and Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court have launched an illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD) for the new planning system for feedback. “NPD is what translates the goals of

Mayor says knocking a few dollars off the annual rates rise will be cold comfort to residents, if their councils can't afford to maintain bridges or power the heated pool The post Councils chilled by Luxon’s surprise u-t

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has welcomed the appointment of the eight inaugural members of the Firearms Licensing Review Committee (the Review Committee), established under the Arms Act 2026. “The new Arms Ac

More voters are saying the caucus got it wrong than right, according to the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.

National introduces its under-16 restriction without coalition support, framing the contested legislation as a crucial stand against Big Tech The post National picks an unwinnable fight with its social media ban appeared

From The Detail: A recent survey found disruptive behaviour has gotten worse in classrooms, but teachers say Act's proposal to allow them to use 'reasonable force' isn't the answer The post Kids are behaving worse in cla

Campaign Observer: Out on the campaign trail, National’s deputy leader shares her views on Luxon, Peters and what might have been with the economy The post Nicola Willis and the economy that didn’t roar appeared first on

Opportunity Party significantly changes potential governing arrangements.

Chris Hipkins wields a hammer but takes a metaphorical mallet to questions about tax The post Labour erects a billboard, steers clear of policy appeared first on Newsroom.

The Government will today introduce the Online Safety Bill which will ban under-16s from social media and put greater responsibilities on technology companies to protect children online. “We simply cannot accept the harm

The bill would require “high risk” platforms like TikTok and Facebook to check ages, take action to reduce harm or face a fine of up to 10% of their global revenue

Labour’s announced what leader Chris Hipkins is labelling a “significant milestone” in it’s campaign - unveiling it’s slogan.

It comes as Chris Hipkins' party failed to capitalise on National's slump in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll.

The public’s views are being sought on whether to reopen some scallop fishing in Whangārei Harbour after a four-year closure, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “Fisheries New Zealand is seeking feedback on

Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard is in China to represent New Zealand at the 11th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Food Security Ministerial Meeting (FSMM). “The FSMM is an important regional forum that promot

National leader Christopher Luxon says he has no second thoughts about ruling out working with Opportunity, after a third poll placed the nascent party in kingmaker position to decide the next government.

National is doubling down on its vow not to work with the party, as Labour's Chris Hipkins leaves the door open.

And Christopher Luxon has recorded his lowest approval rating to date, while Chris Hipkins is also in the negative.

Analysis - The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll delivers more bad news for the coalition - and Labour.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has recorded his lowest approval rating to date as well, with Chris Hipkins recording a negative approval rating too.

Auckland Council and central government signed a deal which included the consideration of an accommodation levy in April.

Tākuta Ferris was ousted from Te Pāti Māori in 2025 following a period of internal conflict and a public falling out with the party's leadership.

Tākuta Ferris was ousted from Te Pāti Māori in 2025 following a period of internal conflict and a public falling out with the party's leadership.

The National party has promised there will be no new taxes if it is re-elected on November 7.

Tākuta Ferris won the seat as a Te Pāti Māori MP in 2023.

ACT expected around $2 billion of capital investment would be required.

The ACT leader's awkward exchange with Karen Chhour came as he was announcing the party's new "one law for all" policy that aims to stop Parliament creating "divisive" Treaty clauses.

Two weeks ago, Christopher Luxon was talking about possible new taxes under National.

Party leader David Seymour has called for "one law for all with one future together" in a policy announcement on Sunday.

Leader Chris Hipkins says his party will "get the books back into shape".

Labour has released its financial strategy ahead of the election.

The Labour Party has laid out its plan to return to surplus, two weeks after National laid down a challenge for them to outline their “fiscal guardrails” ahead of November’s election.

Outgoing senior Labour MP Duncan Webb has called time on his parliamentary career - here's what he has to say about his exit.