Lillian Hanly

However, a new poll also shows most people's positions were not rattled by the recent Jevon McSkimming scandals. Audio

Winston Peters is concerned the Agreement will put pressure on the labour market.

Marae that provided welfare will receive $1m, but Te Pāti Māori's co-leader says their communities often face severe weather and need money for resilience.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says advice from his ministry is being prepared "as we speak".

The Labour leader says the odds are against his party for this year's election, but he's determined to buck the trend.

The former Speaker has been in parliament for more than a decade.

Hipkins told his party caucus New Zealanders were looking for a "sense of hope" and weren't getting getting that from the government. Audio

Forest and Bird has criticised the removal of a criteria to show mining projects deliver a national or public benefit.

The Prime Minister says tariffs are not the way foward as the US president threatens extra tariffs on EU allies that oppose his Greenland plans.

After his State of the Nation speech, the prime minister said the conversation in Auckland was about "how much densification" and "where it happens".

In an interview with RNZ, Te Pāti Māori co-leaders say they were "blindsided" at the way things "spiralled out of control" this year.

However, the opposition party isn't saying whether it will back the deal if and when it is introduced to Parliament.

Coalition partner NZ First is withholding support for the trade deal - which means it is now in the hands of the opposition whether it passes or not.

In a sit-down interview with RNZ, the New Zealand First leader discusses the year that's been and the upcoming election.

Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith appointed Stephen Rainbow and Melissa Derby in August 2024.

Labour is calling it an 'absurd waste of public money' while the government is claiming victory.

A plan was unveiled today to merge housing, transport, and local government functions into one ministry.

The service provider for people with intellectual disabilities alleged education policies disadvantaged disabled students in schools.

Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.

The leadership was challenged at the party's AGM over whether they were right for the roles, but John Tamihere says the party is "anything but" in disarray. Audio

The former Kiingitanga spokesperson questioned whether the current leadership could heal months of party turmoil.

Te Pāti Māori gathers for its long-awaited AGM today, after months of turmoil that led to the expulsion of two of their six MPs.

The Ministry of Social Development revealed only 12 people took advantage of the non-financial sanctions in six months.

Co-leader Rawiri Waititi said the party remained committed to its tikanga and people. Audio

Shane Jones says there has been a drift into the South Island of fisheries resources that have historically been located in the North Island.