Politics

The House chats with senior MPs about the political strategy behind members' bills.

The chorus of defence contractors interested in working on the proposed missile defence system is growing, with New Zealand-founded company Rocket Lab in the running.

Speaking to ACT Party faithful he recalled "the wicked old days" when ACT's support hovered near 1 percent and survival seemed uncertain.

The New York Times has reported that the billionaire adviser to US President Donald Trump used so much ketamine that he developed bladder problems.

"The Awards respect and honour te ao Māori and we were proud to support Stan with his vision for his powerful rendition of Māori Ki Te Ao."

"Just because you become a senior minister, it doesn't mean you should stop having opinions."

Geopolitical volatility was the highest-ranked concern for Rotorua business leaders in a recent survey.

Regional councils want greater certainty and bipartisanship on regulations, as they gear up for an expected spate of rule changes.

"I was just horsing around with lil' X, and I said, 'Go ahead punch me in the face,'" 53-year-old Musk said. "And he did."

Renowned musician Don McGlashan confronted the Cabinet minister over his comments at the event on Thursday night.

The Health and Disability Commission says there is no decision over job losses after losing nearly 10 percent of its funding.

ACC Minister Scott Simpson said the organisation is confronting challenging issues and expects to announce a turnaround plan in the next few months.

The Prime Minister and Finance Minister are continuining their tour of businesses after last week's Budget.

But ACT's leader has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister. Audio