Stories by Lillian Hanly

The shake-up of NZ's planning laws continues, with a second bill to focus on infrastructure, energy, housing, farming and natural hazards. Audio

The Opposition says it's all the more reason for Casey Costello to show she is not being influenced by lobbyists.

The former Green MP is relying on one quote from one judge, Andrew Geddis says. Audio

The Finance Minister says she's expecting "action" on the Commerce Commission's recommendations for the banking sector.

Analysis - Luxon says he wants to get things back on track. But how does that align with the government's cancelling of infrastructure projects, asks Lillian Hanly.

The PM warned kiwis to be more than just an "interested bystander" in an increasingly complex and difficult world. Video

Analysis: Security and defence will be front and centre when the Prime Minister mets Anthony Albanese, amid concerns over any potential AUKUS involvement.

Opposition parties have slammed the government's move to crackdown on beneficiaries, saying work-for-dole type schemes are a "reheated, failed approach". Audio

A series of discussions about the AUKUS security pact between New Zealand and Australian officials has been revealed in newly released documents.

"Remediating damaged adults" is much more expensive than the cost of not causing the damage in the first place, they say.

Had Te Rangitepāia been asked, they would have said the boot camp "doesn't sit right" with their hapū's kaupapa, a representative says.

A social service provider is gutted that funding for the government's boot camp pilot is not going directly into community organisations.

A trial involving 10 boys aged 15-18 starts this month but there has been little detail about what exactly it will look like. Audio

Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on a critical role as the trial looks set to begin. Audio

Brooke van Velden has confirmed the meeting, as she considers banning contractors from going to court over their employment status.

MBIE is calling for feedback on private contractor rights, as four Uber drivers fight to be recognised as employees - with holiday pay, sick leave and other entitlements. Audio

Christopher Luxon now appears to be more open to replacing the country's aging 757s, saying it can't be put off much longer. Audio

新规定下，60平米以内简易型住房不再需要建筑许可，业内人士表示这将改善新西兰的住房供给水平。

Proposed law changes would remove the need for building consents on homes under 60 square metres in certain areas. Audio

双方达成了一系列经贸协议，中国宣布对新西兰实施单方面免签政策。

The two leaders admit they "don't always see eye to eye", against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.

A crowd gathered in central Wellington to support Premier Li Qiang's visit were met by protesters.

中国总理李强此次到访将包括欢迎仪式、双边会谈、官方晚宴以及在奥克兰和惠灵顿两地的多项活动。

At least six government agencies are now the focus of an independent inquiry triggered by claims Te Pāti Māori misused census information. Audio

The reported complaints are not representative of the party as a whole, ACT leader says. Audio