Navigation for News Categories
Politics
Featured Politics stories
Govt policies rely on 'catch phrases', ignore urgent needs of people and planet - Greens' State of the Planet'
The Greens are taking aim at the coalition government 's policies, saying they lack genuine care.
-
Instant noodles as stranded Kiwi's supplies dwindle in New Caledonia
17 May 2024The government is looking at all options for helping New Zealanders who want to get back home. Audio
-
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks at National Party conference
1:23 pm todayChristopher Luxon has fronted an unapologetic defence of National's first months in power, its pace of change and commitment to tax relief.
-
Iwi Leaders Group united against Oranga Tamariki scrapping Treaty obligations
7:33 am todayIf the government really wants Oranga Tamariki to continue working with Māori groups, it should leave the law as it is, leader says.
Politics headlines with summaries.
-
Rule change to protect powerlines from being hit by trees
18 May 2024Energy Minister Simeon Brown wants a 'clear to the sky' zone to prevent vegetation hanging over lines.
-
Charter schools, special police and a tricky problem
17 May 2024The Week in Politics: ACT brings back a signature policy, while NZ First mulls how to fulfil a promise.
-
Govt attempting to overrule Te Tiriti - Tribunal
17 May 2024Government plans to require local councils hold a referendum on whether to have Māori wards breaches the Treaty of Waitangi, a Waitangi Tribunal report has found.
-
'I can do much better': Genter promises to improve conduct
17 May 2024"In future I should walk away," Green MP Julie Anne Genter says after complaints over an exchange in Parliament and from two members of the public. Audio
-
The charter school costs that weren't counted in Seymour's $153m plan
17 May 2024Charter schools will likely get higher per-student funding than most state schools, and evidence of their efficacy is mixed.
-
Nearly 1300 homes on hold amid government review
17 May 2024Newly released documents show building has been paused on 690 KiwiBuild homes and 593 market homes.
-
$63.6m for Life Saving and Coastguard in Budget
17 May 2024"New Zealand has a tragically high drowning toll," Transport Minister Simeon Brown said at the announcement.
-
Multi-year government spends not always justified, review finds
17 May 2024Multi-year appropriations - which give the government authority to spend money without reapplying annually - are loosening Parliament's control of the public purse, auditor-general says.
-
Further legal action over Māori Health Authority axing
18 May 2024It is the second High Court action into the government's policies affecting Māori.
-
Minister wants to work with Māori - after effort to scrap Treaty obligations
16 May 2024Karen Chhour wants Oranga Tamiriki to establish more partnerships with Māori, despite introducing a bill to Parliament removing their obligation to do so.
-
Waitangi Tribunal to hear Māori Health Authority claim
15 May 2024Claimants have been notified that they have met the criteria for a 'priority inquiry' scheduled for October 2024.
-
Revamped school lunches may be less healthy - principal
18 May 2024A major provider of school lunches fears the government's new $3 limit for most students will see them eating more pre-packaged and processed food.
-
How do we get out of the way of climate change?
8 May 2024"Ad hoc" house buyouts after major disasters cannot continue, the Climate Change Minister says.
-
'Social bonds' for healthcare, housing examined
8 May 2024Ministers have sought advice on 'social impact bonds', which offer a potential return on private investment in public services.
-
The strange stoush over announcements on Wellington's buses
17 May 2024And how a union boss ruined a regional councillor's morning.
-
What sparked New Caledonia's deadly riots?
17 May 2024At least four people are dead and hundreds are injured amid widespread fires, armed clashes with police and mass looting.
-
Chief Ombudsman 'didn't have all the facts' for Operation Burnham inquiry
16 May 2024Peter Boshier says the information gap undermined his initial investigation, and meant the NZDF avoided being accountable.
-
Concerns over law change for asylum seekers
17 May 2024A group of more than 40 refugees, charities and advocates want better protections for asylum seekers arriving by boat.
-
Suspended Green MP on full pay misses half Parliament's sitting days
16 May 2024Darleen Tana was stood down in March after Stuff reported allegations of migrant exploitation relating to her husband's e-bike company.
-
Peters calls for de-escalation over New Caledonia unrest
The Minister of Foreign Affairs says the escalating situation is of serious concern across the Pacific region.
-
Government's invite list shows fast-track process is flawed - Forest & Bird
16 May 2024The group has also raised concerns about the power that ministers could have after it was revealed Shane Jones failed to report a dinner with a company deputy chair.
-
How a climate win under Labour could affect National's carbon market
15 May 2024A new steel-making furnace will reduce emissions so much, environment officials have pitched reducing the whole country's supply of carbon credits.
-
Warning sounded over reduced police mental health callouts
15 May 2024There are worries the crackdown on gangs could come at the cost of mental health. Audio
-
Mayor calls for 'slow down' of fast-track law
16 May 2024Although his council supports the intent of the legislation, it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.
![Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury News
[LDR single use only]](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--eY_G7soE--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1708566112/4KUERAA_Hur1066dangordon2_2_scaled_jpg)
Parliament Links
-
The House
- Focus on Politics
- NZ Parliament audio live stream (only available when the house is sitting)
- Audio from Question Time
- Beginners guide to Parliament