Molly Swift Molly Swift is a digital producer for Newshub based in Christchurch. Latest from Molly Swift Crime 'Not anything new': Labour takes credit for National's gang task force Social issues PM Luxon announces big change to Christchurch Call, reveals future of Ardern's role Foreign Affairs 'Threatens peace and stability': Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric' towards NZ BUDGET 2024 Govt to convert 35 state schools to charter schools Crime Number of people reaching out to sexual violence support service 'through the roof' since Mama Hooch trial Updated Transport Revealed: The roads set to be prioritised under Govt plan Polls Green Party scandals reflected in new poll as Govt maintains grasp on power BUDGET 2024 Govt commits half a billion dollars for Defence Force pay and projects Energy 'Don't have the energy we need': Minister 'incredibly concerned' amid power cut warnings Beneficiaries Govt announces new obligation for jobseeker beneficiaries BUDGET 2024 Willis confirms public service savings target met Energy 'Grown-ups are in charge': Jones slams 'woke-riddled left' amid energy debate, Swarbrick fires back The Green Party Complaint referred to Chief District Court Judge over judge on Ghahraman shoplifting case Education 'I've saved it': Seymour extends school lunch programme to under 5s at lesser cost Election 2023 Lost ballot box and dual votes: Concerning report reveals why counting errors occurred in 2023 election The Green Party Genter referred to Privileges Committee, Greens rule out stripping portfolio Corrections Govt announces billion-dollar boost for more Corrections officers, prison capacity Politics How NZ MPs' salaries will compare to overseas politicians Election 2023 Revealed: The whopping multi-million-dollar donation haul National received during election year Foreign Affairs 'Completely unacceptable': Peters calls out China's cyber-attacks Updated Foreign Affairs 'Not my first Rodeo': Peters says he's standing up for NZ's independence, won't back down from legal threats Foreign Affairs 'Rough and tumble of politics': Luxon defends Peters as he doubles down on 'defamatory' comments, confirms no legal action taken The Green Party Privilege complaint laid against Green MP after outburst in Parliament Education 'Back to basics': Govt to roll out new approach to reading in all state schools The Green Party 'Extraordinary': Shock at Parliament over Genter outburst - here's how MPs from across the spectrum are reacting Parliament 'Show some respect': Peters tells off anti-AUKUS protester who interrupts his foreign policy speech Foreign Affairs Peters lashes out at 'wild rhetoric' about AUKUS, clarifies Govt's position Housing 'Ministerial overstep': Swarbrick calls out Govt over plan to drop Bill regulating property managers Parliament Luxon in for 50k pay rise but will donate it to charity Disabilities Govt launches review into disability support system after financial issues found Education Govt reveals how it will lift education achievement rates Crime 'Need help not punishment': Lawyers oppose Govt's 'arbitrary' three strikes law Public Services Luxon says frontline services can be 'protected' despite cuts to frontline staff as 'pedo hunter' jobs slashed Court Angela Blackmoore's murderers sentenced to 10 years minimum behind bars Updated Weather Weather: Evacuations underway in Marlborough, power outages in Auckland, dozens of flights affected Transport Revealed: The eyewatering price tag to repair vandalised speed cameras in Auckland Weather More downpours expected in South Island overnight; north next in firing line Public Services NIWA proposes cutting up to 90 jobs, union warns of 'dangerous' consequences Laws National MP lodges 'no body, no parole' Bill Gangs 'Out of control': Police Assoc president slams 'disgusting' gang behaviour at rugby game Auckland 'Very traumatic': Fire investigators to probe cause of large fire that engulfed Auckland lodge Updated Foreign Affairs Peters says officials have spoken to Chinese Ambassador over 'unacceptable' hacking as Luxon rules out sanctions Employment Significant number of jobs on the line as NZ Post confirms restructure Crime Man due in court over deadly Gisborne brawl Fertility 'Baby bust': 76 percent of countries could be below replacement level of fertility by 2050 - study Health Women resorting to desperate measures amid menopause medication shortage Employment Mass cuts revealed: Govt department planning to slash 384 jobs, MoH plans changes to 25 pct of roles Updated Economy New Zealand economy shrinks, country in technical recession Banking 'Two-tier oligopoly': Commerce Commission finds major banks not facing enough competition, sector needs 'disruption' Disabilities 'Abusing a segment of our community': Hipkins hits out at disability minister's claim carers using funding for pedicures, overseas trips