HHeadlines Read More Audrey Young interviews Vanushi Walters – the MP who wants to be our next Foreign MinisterMarch 27, 2026 “In many ways, it looks like New Zealand is starting to behave like an acolyte. We’re being inconsistent.…
NNew Zealand Read More Serious Fraud Office considers findings of investigation into former MP Paul Eagle’s role as Chatham Islands chief executiveMarch 13, 2026 “The SFO has noted the published report and will consider the matters raised by the OAG [Office of…
NNew Zealand Read More National MP Dr Shane Reti announces retirement from politics, will leave at 2026 electionMarch 10, 2026 He previously served as deputy leader of the National Party under Collins and briefly as interim leader until…
NNew Zealand Read More Former MP Jackie Blue quits National to join Opportunity partyMarch 6, 2026 “The Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 was a hatchet job on 180,000 workers and is representative of a…
HHeadlines Read More Social media ban for under-16s? MP who initiated inquiry disappointed with ‘predetermined’ outcomeMarch 5, 2026 “We are deeply concerned about the degree of social, psychological and physiological harms that are occurring … overall,…
AArtificial intelligence Read More Ministry of Defence considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bulletsMarch 5, 2026 Deputy Secretary of Defence Anton Youngman told MPs on the foreign affairs defence and trade select committee that…
NNew Zealand Read More Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford speaks about holding his wedding amid tragedy following Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa slipsFebruary 14, 2026 “Obviously, for me on a personal level, I was feeling very conflicted with the timing of the wedding…
NNew Zealand Read More Real Life: National MP Greg Fleming’s hope for a less partisan ParliamentFebruary 10, 2026 “There are a lot of things about Parliament in these first couple of years that I’ve come to…
NNew Zealand Read More Far North Mayor Moko Tepania quashes rumours of Labour MP candidacyFebruary 10, 2026 “Would the mayor do the community the courtesy of being open about his intentions for the upcoming election,”…
NNew Zealand Read More Another Labour MP suggests party will work with Te Pāti Māori once issues resolvedFebruary 10, 2026 Hipkins has repeatedly deflected questions about Te Pāti Māori, saying he would establish closer to the election which…
NNew Zealand Read More Far North councillor faces formal action over false Moko Tepania MP postFebruary 6, 2026 He said the mayor and councillors were focused on representing the district during events that drew national attention.…
NNew Zealand Read More Waioweka Gorge emergency communication should have been handled better – East Coast MPJanuary 20, 2026 The MP wants to hear insights or stories from those affected. “Please note I am not at all…