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Chief Ombudsman forced to resign due to age limit
A 49-year-old law means Peter Boshier can't keep his job after his birthday.
Three Waters repeal: 'It's going to be councils and mayors that cop it'
The opposition is warning the repeal and replacement of its water services reforms will lead to rates rises across the country. Audio
Experts call for ministers to disclose tobacco industry links
Ministers are are being asked to make public any dealings with the industry by public health experts, who say there are similarities in their arguments on smokefree legislation.
Mental health experts urge stronger protections at Parliament
Mental health experts are calling for a bipartisan effort to further increase protections for MPs and workers, after Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's resignation.
绿党联合党魁打破沉默,回应有关议员Golriz Ghahraman店内行窃的指控
绿党联合党魁表示对该党国会议员Golriz Ghahraman的两起行窃指控知情,并表示在收集所有事实并与Ghahraman交谈之前,不会进一步发表评论。
Greens co-leaders break silence amid another allegation against MP
The Green Party co-leaders have broken their silence over shoplifting allegations made against their MP, Golriz Ghahraman, including confirming a second allegation was made.
Government accused of 'conspiracy' thinking in changes to sex ed
There has been no consultation or guidance over planned changes to sex education, a teachers' union says.
Luxon 'exploring' non-nuclear part of AUKUS pact
The PM has returned from Sydney, using stronger language about defence cooperation with Australia.
Workplace Relations Minister 'less certain' of good relationship with unions
The new Workplace Relations and Safety Minister has a busy two weeks ahead, with promises to axe Fair Pay Agreements and start work to reinstate 90-day trials before the summer break.
Election 2023: Recounts start in knife-edge electorates
The District Court has formally received applications for judicial recounts in three knife-edge electorates - Nelson, Mt Albert, Tāmaki Makaurau.
Pacific Islands Forum: Cook Islands does not feel snubbed by Christopher Luxon's absence
Outgoing deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni will attend the leaders retreat as the National Party leader stays in New Zealand to try to form a government.
Councils plead for more certainty over National's Three Waters plans
Councils want more certainty over what the change of government means for their water assets and books as they prepare for their next long-term plans.
Swarbrick's bid to hold her seat, and her two challengers
Chlöe Swarbrick is confident she can be the first Green MP to hold a seat for a second term, but National's Mahesh Muralidhar and Labour's Oscar Sims have other plans. Audio
Labour's crime crackdown promise met with cautious optimism - but not from National
New law and order commitments from Labour have been met with a warm somewhat sceptical reaction from police and justice advocates.
主要党派负责人回应企业主关切,样本调查显示85%企业主对现状不满
国家党指责工党将企业视为孩子,希望重塑一个"成年人之间"的合作关系;工党称减税将不可避免地增加通胀,实质上不利于企业主;优先党、绿党、行动党也进行了发言。
'Not a parent' or a 'greater fiscal conservative'? Political leaders pitch to businesses
National leader Christopher Luxon has accused Labour of treating businesses like children, while Chris Hipkins says ironically for a Labour leader, he's one of the "greater fiscal conservatives" of…
国家党海外买家课税政策争议大,专家认为有损新西兰国际声誉
税务专家对施政后究竟能有多少实际税收表示质疑,政策专家表示"钻空子"对新西兰这种高度依赖国际关系的贸易国家来说不是好事。
How feasible is National’s plan to tax foreign property buyers?
Analysis - Tax experts and economists believe National's tax plan is "optimistic" and are concerned it could harm New Zealand's international reputation.
Water pistols are out, one super-soaker is in at infamous debate
The noisy and riotous Aro Valley debate has returned this election with no restrictions on numbers, but without one of its traditions.
Labour says National's foreign buyers tax faces legal snags
National says its proposed tax on foreign buyers could be criticised by trading partners, but without legal merit - but Labour says their advice did not look at all treaties.
Te Pāti Māori apologises to refugees and migrant communities for 'harmful narratives'
Te Pāti Māori has apologised to migrant and refugee communities for allowing what it described as "harmful narratives" on its website.
'He definitely should have known about it' - Robertson to apologise to Shaw
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he will apologise to the Climate Change Minister over cuts to climate spending announced without James Shaw being informed.
Green MPs Eugenie Sage and Jan Logie leave Parliament
Two of the longest-serving members of the Green Party caucus farewelled Parliament on Thursday, delivering their valedictory statements.