Navigation for News Categories
Politics
Politics headlines with summaries.
-
'It's nothing to anybody': Minister open to axing NCEA Level 1
26 Nov 2024Serious questions need to be asked about NCEA Level 1 after a report that says it's 'not working', the Education Minister says. Audio
-
In photos: People of the hīkoi, and why they marched
21 Nov 2024Hikoi mō Te Tiriti has come to an end, going down in history as the largest march to Parliament in Aotearoa.
-
Hīkoi to Parliament: The families taking part and why
21 Nov 2024The hīkoi is a family affair, with tamariki everywhere; pēpi sleeping in carts and buggies or tugging their cousins' hair.
-
ACT wields 'disproportionate' influence, Seymour says
26 Nov 2024ACT's leader says his party has an outsized say in government, but the Prime Minister says he "wouldn't describe it that way". Audio
-
ERO calls for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again, or dropped
26 Nov 2024The system is not fair, 'not working', and it might be time to scrap it, a review says. Audio
-
Funding for 50 more senior doctors, more nurses
26 Nov 2024Speaking at Whangārei Hospital, Shane Reti says the move is part of a bid to help fill critical shortages in the health system.
-
Is the government playing 'fast and loose' with gang numbers?
26 Nov 2024"You just can't go into the database, remove all of the people that should never have been on there, and then holler 'success'," one expert says. Audio
-
Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement was censored
25 Nov 2024The former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP she "watched with pride" at how departing All Black TJ Perena used the side's haka. Audio
-
'You have to do deals': Luxon says Treaty bill worth it
25 Nov 2024Analysis - Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking back at his first year, and invited to share any lessons he's learnt, he draws something of a blank. Audio
-
Police Minister criticises cop posing with gang patch
25 Nov 2024Mark Mitchell say the behaviour of a police officer posing for cameras while wearing a gang patch in the office fell short .
-
Sugar tax needed as obesity rates soar, Helen Clark Foundation says
25 Nov 2024A sugar levy and removing sugary drinks from schools are among the obesity-fighting recommendations from a new report.
-
New 24/7 police station announced for central Auckland
25 Nov 2024Commissioner Richard Chambers says it will make responding to crime in the CBD faster and more effective. Audio
-
Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says
25 Nov 2024The Opposition alleges the number of people going onto waitlists is being limited, as GPs complain of referrals being rejected. Audio
-
NZ could face big bill as new climate target agreed
25 Nov 2024The new target will "set the expectation" that NZ contributes more to help developing nations move away from using fossil fuels. Audio
-
'URGENT' texts with staff after Bayly's notorious 'loser' incident
22 Nov 2024A series of frantic text messages from Andrew Bayly to government staffers amid scrutiny over his actions at a winery have been revealed.
-
'To love is to move towards freedom': Parliament's newest MP makes their maiden statement
24 Nov 2024Green MP Benjamin Doyle has joined the 54th Parliament a year into its term. Their maiden statement emphasised the need for radical love. Audio
-
Defence Force holds flurry of high-tech meetings with Western power trio
25 Nov 2024The NZDF has been meeting with the US, UK and Australia to discuss advanced technology and spy tech.
-
Arts sector welcomes govt strategy, but calls for more funds
25 Nov 2024Many say NZ is well behind the rest of the world in developing and supporting its creative professionals. Audio
-
'Got my support': Luxon stands by Stanford after 'stupid bitch' comment
22 Nov 2024The prime minister says it wasn't appropriate behaviour but that Erica Stanford had apologised.
-
New scheme a carbon credit COP out
24 Nov 2024The deal reached in the final hours of COP29 has been criticised as a free pass for countries to slack off on efforts to reduce emissions at home.
-
Govt accused of betraying trust over live exports
The government has always vowed to reinstate live exports by sea, which was banned by the previous Labour government.
-
Seymour won't 'bow down' to his hapū leaders
22 Nov 2024They have pleaded with the ACT leader to stop what they say are abusive violations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
-
Abuse apology: Talk is cheap, it's time for action
13 Nov 2024Analysis - Survivors felt Tuesday's apology was "hollow words" but some hope they're wrong.
-
NZ's hardline anti-nuclear policy 'is a mistake' - ex-Trump adviser
9 Oct 2024An adviser to three US Presidents, John Bolton, says he worries New Zealand could be "spun off on its own" in an increasingly dangerous world. Audio
Parliament Links
NZ Parliament audio live streamTop News stories
- Fires at multiple Masterton churches believed to be suspicious
- How often do we have to come back if we're overseas while getting the pension? - Ask Susan
- Luigi Mangione appears in New York state court for status hearing in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
- Associated Press sues Trump aides over access to president
- Defiance and threats as councils fluoride deadlines loom
