Fast-track furore as National and NZ First disagree over proposed law changes
“More housing is needed but fast-track housing developments must work in with their communities first and foremost. New…
Duane Davis sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac killing
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Winston Peters warns bottom-trawling review could cost jobs
He described the policy as “desperate”, though he said he would look at the details. “We’d like to…
Opportunity abandoning tax reform next term ‘worth considering’ in potential National-led coalition – Qiulae Wong
In July, Luxon first ruled out working with Opportunity in a future government: “We don’t want to do…
Election 2026: Support rises for NZ First and Labour in latest Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll
Meanwhile, the Opportunity Party had increased 0.3 points to 4.8%, below the 5% threshold needed to enter Parliament…
Election 2026: Winston Peters clarifies conversion therapy remarks as National leader Christopher Luxon rules out any change
Asked if there were moves to “overturn” or “relitigate” the conversion therapy law, Peters said: “I sure hope…
Election 2026: National proposes random drug-testing for beneficiaries, cuts to Jobseeker from 2028
Labour accused National of “moving the goalposts” because it was not on track to reach its target of…
Election 2026: Act’s David Seymour says world watching New Zealand’s ‘dumpster fire policy debate’
“Today, reality is calling and wants its money back.” He is likely to set out how Act expects…
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins face do or die debate
So far, the two leaders are running a near repeat of the campaigning styles from the 2023 election.…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins goes on spending spree during walkabout at Upper Hutt outdoor show
The weather conditions clearly had an impact on turnout; there wasn’t much foot traffic among what would ordinarily…
National leader Christopher Luxon walks back minister’s claim about the Greens
“That’d be up for you guys to ascertain whether she has or hasn’t,” he said. Luxon then suggested…
Election 2026: Labour won’t detail cost of pay equity change in pre-election plan
But Hipkins today said a figure for pay equity “won’t be a specific line item” in Labour’s fiscal…