Stories by Russell Palmer

National says Labour's reshuffle and leader Chris Hipkins' state of the nation speech is all platitudes, no policy.

Tangi Utikere has moved up seven spots and picked up the Local Government portfolio as Chris Hipkins announces a new 'economic team'.

The new name "reflects the significant changes in our responsibilities", its interim chief executive says.

The former ACT leader says the Tribunal is creating "endless numbers of grievances" and "I don't want to be part of it".

David Seymour is aiming to get problems with school lunches fixed by the start of term two - but won't resign the portfolio if he doesn't.

Health NZ has now paid out more than $33 million alone to staff it's cut and there's more at the Health Ministry.

"It's been a shocker and Wellingtonians are absolutely sick of it."

The party filed an incomplete 2023 statement in mid-December, well after the July deadline.

The Auditor-General's office wants the government to do long-term planning like councils, who have done well despite "significant uncertainty" over transport and water policy.

New reports show emergency department wait times are suffering, particularly in Auckland.

Labour and the Greens say the government should focus spending on tourism infrastructure like tracks, toilets and protection of nature instead of more advertising.

The government is playing its part to unshackle the energy sector and now, the sector must deliver - or face further action, Simon Watts says.

Simon Watts has met with gentailers to discuss progress and cooperation ahead of the expected winter energy price spike.

A global consultancy will lead the government's review of electricity markets, with a local firm offering advice and two groups of experts providing quality assurance.

New Public Service Minister Judith Collins is calling for a culture of saying 'yes', but being honest enough with ministers to "reconcile the vision with reality".

Survivors can choose to have former High Court judge Paul Davison assess their individual claims to tailor payments to their personal circumstances.

Analysis - The prime minister's attendance at Ōnuku marae saw protest, distraction and delay. And it underlined his absence in the north. Audio

Hundreds of people are expected in Akaroa today with the "surprise" attendance of the prime minister for Waitangi Day celebrations.

The senior NZ First Minister said the pōwhiri had become a circus and was no longer fit for purpose after multiple interruptions.

The government is required under the Paris Agreement to report progress on adaptation and on contributions to reducing emissions today.

But the opposition says it is a smokescreen for digging up fossil fuels.

The PM's scene-setting speech this year has focused on growth, but four economists' say his plans are mixed at best.

"We are going for growth": The prime minister says, announcing a new agency, in his first major speech of the year.

Christopher Luxon says the government wants tourism "turned on big time internationally" in response to a mayor's call for more funding for the sector.

Christopher Luxon发表国情咨文讲话，强调新西兰应更重视竞争、科技创新以及引进外资。