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'We've got a shot': Labour readies for political revival
Analysis - It's a year to go to the election, but the sight of the Labour leader walking out hand in hand with his fiancé had the look of a campaign under way, writes Anneke Smith. Audio
Hipkins proposes low-interest loans for family GP practices
If elected, the Labour Party would prioritise areas with no GPs, or practices with closed or partially closed books.
'Believe we can win': Labour rallies party faithful
Labour Party faithful are upbeat, as they rally in Auckland, roughly one year out from the next election.
Labour turns eyes to Māori seats
As the party gets into campaign mode, Chris Hipkins says they're out to win every one of the Māori electorates next year.
State abuse survivors want more time to give input into redress bill
Survivors say the timing of the deadline for submission is "unjust and disrespectful".
'Winston, are you in?': Labour lodges member's bill to repeal Regulatory Standards Act
" We can do it right now, if Winston Peters is willing to walk the walk."
Police boss attributes fall in violent crime to tougher gang laws
A new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime. Audio
Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill; Seymour hits back
"We did our best to neutralise its adverse effects and we will campaign at the next election to repeal it," Peters told Radio Waatea.
Meeting with minister a 'complete waste of time' - Pike River families
Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse sat down with Brooke van Velden on the 15th anniversary of the disaster: "She seemed to be focusing all the time on the employers." Audio
Pike River 'a murder scene' - Winston Peters
Today marks the 15th anniversary since the disaster.
NZ could become 'dumping ground' for high emission vehicles
The transport minister is dismissing warnings from EV advocates as the government slashes the Clean Car Standard. Audio
Benefit change 'throwing young people' to foodbanks
The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from next November.
'So relieved': Gun control advocates on Arms Act rewrite
Gun Control co-founder Philippa Yasbek said news the effective ban on military-style semi-automatic firearms had survived the overhaul was a relief.
Semi-auto gun law changes dropped as details of reforms unveiled
Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws, including a crackdown on gang members. Audio
Ministry told abuse survivor had 'weeks left to live', only apologises after her death
The woman's lawyer told the Ministry of Health her client had just "weeks left to live". Audio
Iwi leaders want hui next week for Te Pāti Māori factions
The National Iwi Chairs Forum says it is working towards getting both factions of Te Pāti Māori to a hui in Wellington next week.
'Hysteria is not helping': Swarbrick on coalition's homeless plan
The Auckland Central MP says moving rough sleepers out of the city centre will only shift the problem to another place. Audio
New climate scheme to reward landowners for wetlands
The government has identified new wetlands and rewetted peatlands as "areas of opportunity" to pull more carbon out of the atmosphere.
One of two Te Pāti Māori factions willing to meet - iwi leaders
Te Pāti Māori's leadership is willing to meet with its estranged MPs.
'Enough is enough' - New Zealand First wants to ban private fireworks
"The abuse and misuse of fireworks has far outgrown any of the benefits," claims Winston Peters.
'Lesson was learned' - Peters on deleted tweet
Winston Peters was asked why his tweet was removed as he made his way into the House this afternoon.
Te Pāti Māori will 'shortly' consider whether to expel MPs - Tamihere
Iwi leaders will meet with party leadership today in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting. Audio
Rules loosened to attract more Chinese tourists
The government expects 50,000 extra visitors from China each year under the new visa rules.
What's going on with Te Pāti Māori?
The party was a smashing success last election, growing its caucus from two to six members and claiming all but one of the Māori seats.
