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