Politics

Elected officials around the country will return to their respective council tables as their last year before local elections gets underway.

The ACT leader says the bill will hold politicians to account, while critics argue it will simply bolster the protection of private property. Audio

Trade and legal experts say the US President's action will likely face swift court challenges that could set important precedents. Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".

Ginny Andersen says the taxpayer has been footing the bill for an empty centre in the Hutt Valley for nearly two years. Audio

After a turbulent 12 months for Māori-Crown relations, the week of Waitangi Day will be crucial for te iwi Māori to discuss the kaupapa that will matter this year.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told Canadians not to travel to the US, while Democrats called Trump's move "a blatant abuse of executive power."

Analysis - State asset sales have been a political dividing line for decades now, and it seems voters are again being asked to decide which side they're on. Audio

The foreign affairs minister has called out Senator Ted Cruz for sharing misinformation about the immigration requirements for Israelis visiting NZ.

Exclusive Mata interview - Greens co-leader Marama Davidson announces her return to mahi after breast cancer treatment.

A survivors' advocate says sex offenders should not be able to get name suppression for as long as Tim Jago had.