Politics
UK's Farage sets out plan for 'mass deportation' of asylum seekers
Reform UK leader cites Trump's record of being 'tough' as he vows to sign deal if his part becomes government.
Lies, damn lies and parliamentary debate
Analysis - Mendacity is the bane of good debate. In Parliament both lies and claims of lies used to be naughty, but the floodgates may have opened on the latter.
Farmers respond to government's report into banking competition
While some findings confirm long-held concerns, others don't go far enough, say rural folk.
'It's been a failure right across the board' - Peeni Henare
Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara discuss the issues facing whānau in the biggest Polynesian city in the world.
Gene tech bill delayed again; PM says 'it's complicated'
Parliament's health committee was supposed to report back on the legislation last month, but this has now been extended twice.
Donald Trump not budging on trade tariff - Luxon
The Prime Minister says there's no suggestion the US President will budge on a 15 percent trade tariff for New Zealand exports.
Public health group report calls for wealth tax, cross-party focus on wellbeing
The committee, led by a former Green MP, says its report aims to review progress in New Zealand health since 2000 and looks ahead to improvements needed out to 2040.
Report calls for cross-party focus on wellbeing
A new report is calling for a cross-party focus on wellbeing and says health inequalities have gotten worse over the last 25 years. Former Green Party list MP Kevin Hague spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Labour MP goes against party on gang patch ban
Labour MP Peeni Henare is not backing down from his view that the ban on gang patches should be repealed, even though it's not the party line. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control
Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control. Audio
Labour's Henare stands by gang-patch law repeal claim
His party has previously stated it would not repeal the legislation, if it became government.
Israeli-made drones not ruled out by NZ Defence Force
The military had already sourced bomb-clearing robots from Israeli firm Roboteam before the Gaza conflict.
Long awaited refresh of Defence Force aircrafts arrives
The long-awaited refresh of the Defence Force's ageing aircraft has arrived. The government is buying five new 'Seahawk' maritime helicopters to replace its eight 'Seasprites'. It will also buy two… Audio
Auckland Women's Centre set to close due to funding issues
After providing help and support to women for almost four decades, Auckland's North Shore Women's Centre will close its doors in November due to funding shortfalls. And it's far from alone 236 service… Audio
Opposition's backbench overtakes National's on bills passed
Members' bills can come from any backbench MP. Usually successful government bills far outnumber opposition bills - but not this Parliament.
Fijian judge sanctioned by US for backing Netanyahu arrest
A high-profile Fijian is among four International Criminal Court judges sanctioned by the Trump administration.
Seahawks and Airbuses: Government reveals $2.7b planes and helicopters
Live: Judith Collins and Winston Peters have revealed the planes chosen to replace the Defence Force's ageing 757s, and a fleet of helicopters to be based on NZ's frigates.
Port of Auckland works first project to get consent under fast-track regime
The government is celebrating the first project to get consent under the coalition's fast-track regime.
