Former Labour ministers dismiss MP’s critique of Dame Jacinda Ardern’s Government
“And I think if we’re honest … probably [that] person was a little bit lacking when we were…
Election 2026: Several Green MPs receive small boost but still at risk as party releases final candidate list
MPs Teanau Tuiono, Tamatha Paul and Julie Anne Genter round out the top five after the co-leaders. Other…
Three Tasmanian MPs share their experiences with mental health and politics
Politics has a mental health problem, or at least the politicians do. A nationwide survey of almost 300…
Media Insider: National calls in Rachel Smalley to help PM, MPs with comms; Govt’s stern letter to RNZ over costs; John Campbell on new Morning Report role
The arrival of John Campbell at the RNZ Morning Report microphone next week ramps up the scrutiny of…
PM Luxon’s reshuffle marks historic first but cuts number of National Māori MPs in Cabinet to 1
“I really enjoy the way Parliament works, the way the House operates. Chris Bishop has been amazing to…
‘The politics of the Gambling Levy money’
The statutory levy marks a long-overdue shift in how gambling harm services are funded in Great Britain, through…
Shane Jones says NZ First will complain to National over MP’s comments about fishing reform bill
The bill has passed its first reading and will be sent to a select committee. National MP Vanessa…
Election 2026: Who’s in, who’s out and who’s circling Northland seats
McCallum offered National some stability in the north, after Whangārei MP Dr Shane Reti this month announced his…
Election 2026: Green Party MPs suffer big drops in draft list, Tamatha Paul ranked high as party hypes Māori candidates
Steve Abel, the party’s agriculture and animal welfare spokesman, was ranked ninth on the 2023 list but is…
Live updates: National MPs arrive at Parliament ahead of first meeting after bombshell poll
The Prime Minister this morning faces his first National caucus meeting since a bombshell poll, showing the party…
Big Gay Out protester removed after storming stage towards MPs in Auckland
Crossan said the protesters were now doing “okay” and “safe”, noting that RAT did not “wish to claim…
Could Auckland house prices crash another 10%? Housing Minister won’t say, but other National MPs say buyers should ‘absolutely’ have confidence
Asked whether a buyer, concerned about another 10% drop, should hold off buying, Bishop said: “I’m not going…