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'Is this a leadership issue for you?' Police Minister's jibe at Bridges as gang debate heats up

David Seymour says debate over whether the Police Commissioner is "woke" or if gang numbers are reliable misses the point.

Housing Minister on the 'very simple' reason the Government still sells off state homes

The Government often criticises National for selling off state homes when it was in power.

'Simply not true': Expert says claims of exploding gang numbers 'heavily inflated'

"It's a methodological issue."

Greens table conversion therapy petition despite Government's promise to ban it by 2022

The Greens say their petition to ban conversion therapy has forced the Government into action.

Bishop calls for Govt to move MIQ facilities to stop NZ 'yo-yo-ing in and out of lockdown'

"We have had more than enough wake-up calls".

Labour's Jackson accuses Williams of 'anti-vax quackery', defends Robertson Magic Talk decision

"Broadcasters and journalists don't always get it right."

National's video poking fun at Labour MP can be re-published but with tweaks

The video showed Anna Lorck arguing the benefits of Berocca and supplements in Parliament.

'Poised to make history': Dr Ayesha Verrall makes TIME Magazine's Next 100 list

The list celebrates emerging leaders who are shaping the future.

'Amazing': Greens' petition to end conversion therapy amasses 100,000 signatures in 48 hours

Labour made a pre-election promise to outlaw the practice last year, but have yet to introduce any legislation.

Bishop to face parliamentary committee for posting edited video of new Labour MP

Tukituki MP Anna Lorck gave an impassioned speech on the benefits of supplements.

'No surprise': MP hits out at Sepuloni for cancelling meeting on National's job policy

National MP Louise Upston wants the Government to adopt its JobStart policy.

Government expands subsidy for employers: How to get $276 a week per worker

The Government's flexi-wage scheme has been expanded to non-beneficiaries.

'MPs have to set a better example': Collins rips into Green MP over travel to Mexico

Greens co-leader James Shaw revealed the CEO of MBIE called him to clarify the circumstances around his MIQ application.

'It says I'm not good enough': Bridges rails against Govt's move to protect Māori wards, says it's insulting to Māori

"Because as a Māori man, it says I'm not good enough because of my whakapapa, because of the colour of my skin."

Map: Government announces rollout of new EV chargers - here's where they'll be

The EV charger investment is one of 22 new low-emission transport projects planned.

'Your job is not about you': Tamati Coffey slams Rawiri Waititi for 'fighting' with Speaker about Parliament's tie rule

"That kind of politics serves no one but yourself."

Former Air NZ CEO has 'no recollection' of Saudi Navy contract

The airline has been providing assistance to Saudi Arabian navy vessels, despite them withholding important supplies during Yemen's humanitarian crisis.

Treasury forecasts Govt's net debt to be $60b lower than predicted - Robertson

New projections show net debt at 36.5pc of GDP in 2034/35 instead of the forecasted 48pc.

Govt launches scheme to help workers who self-isolate but can't work from home

Short-Term Absence Payment will be available from Tuesday

Livestream: David Seymour delivers a State of the Nation Address

Watch the livestream here.

'There's no excuse': Greens accuse Labour of dragging chain on banning conversion therapy

National's Simon Bridges defended the controversial practice saying banning it would be an attack on free speech.

Inquiry launched into Government's controversial tourism industry rescue plan

Tourism companies who lost out on funding want answers.

'She does not have the cultural expertise': Davidson lays into Collins over speaking snub

National leader Judith Collins was not given the right to speak because she's a woman.

Bridges says banning conversion therapy is an attack on free speech

"If we don't like it we are going to criminalise it and I don't like that."

A win for wāhine at Waitangi as Ngāpuhi challenged to let Collins speak at marae

National's deputy leader Shane Reti said he was disappointed Judith Collins wasn't allowed to speak.

'A time for reflection and celebration': Ardern confirms date of Matariki public holiday

New Zealanders will not be able to enjoy the new public holiday until 2022.

'Did the government negotiate hard enough?' National wants answers on COVID-19 vaccine delay

Chris Bishop says the Government has some tough questions to answer on the vaccine rollout.

Swarbrick lays into Collins over National having 'no position' on gay conversion therapy

"You don't get to have 'no position' on something that hurts your community."

Government 'open-minded' about giving sick leave before finishing six months in a job

Business NZ's Kirk Hope fears it will add more costs to already stretched businesses.

ACT opposes 'divisive' plan to end veto of Māori wards in councils, described as 'racist' by Labour

Don Brash described it as an "outrageous decision" that will "cost the Government votes".