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Donald Trump not budging on trade tariff - Luxon
The Prime Minister says there's no suggestion the US President will budge on a 15 percent trade tariff for New Zealand exports.
Peters talks defence, trade with US Secretary of State
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has spoken to his US counterpart about defence and trade this morning.
'Unworkable': NZ First pulls backing for Right to Repair Bill
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says she's not giving up on her bill that would give consumers the right to get goods repaired. Audio
Secondary teachers strike 'disappointing'
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the coalition would not budge from its position.
Coalition accepts 'Price it Right' supermarket petition
Consumer NZ says people want clearer pricing rules and stronger penalties when supermarkets get it wrong.
PM skips Coalition of the Willing meeting
The virtual meeting chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was held at 1am NZ time.
Big changes coming for building consent system
The system is about to have its biggest shake up in more than two decades. Audio
Coalition tightens human trafficking laws
The changes will strengthen laws and stop criminals exploiting legal loopholes, Justice Minister says.
Government accused of 'fence-sitting' on Palestinian statehood
The government will decide next month whether to recognise Palestine as a state. Audio
New political poll predicts hung Parliament
The Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll also puts Christopher Luxon level with Labour's Chris Hipkins in preferred prime minister ratings.
Green Party calls to rally, get organised for 2026 election
Co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson have visited communities throughout the country, as part of a nationwide roadshow.
Police investigate new complaint against former ACT Party president
Tim Jago was jailed for two and a half years last year after being convicted of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s.
'No point being right' if Greens can't make change - Swarbrick
The party gathers for its annual meeting this weekend, desperate to build voters' trust before next year's election.
Labour MPs gather as they inch towards a tax policy
The party is inching closer to announcing its tax policy, amid growing unemployment. Audio
McSkimming allegations 'really disturbing' - former Police Commissioner
Jevon McSkimming faces eight charges of possessing objectionable publications, including child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, on his work devices. Audio
Road user charges for all vehicles move a step closer
Chris Bishop says it will be the biggest shake-up of road funding in half a century. Audio
Garden shed, sleepout and garage rules to be eased
Previously sheds had to be as far from a property boundary as they were tall. Audio
Labour asks Auditor-General to probe electoral complaints
MP Duncan Webb has asked the Auditor-General to look into reports of enrolment issues at the Electoral Commission.
Te Pāti Māori pursuing two-pronged legal action
Its lawyers have clarified exactly what legal action it's taking over reports of missing enrolments from the Māori roll.
Scientists urge coalition not to weaken methane target
Climate scientists have urged the Climate Change Minister to not weaken the country's methane target, after a landmark ruling out of the UN's highest court.
Te Pāti Māori files urgent High Court proceeding over electoral roll concerns
There are reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Māori electoral roll. Audio
Voting reforms a 'backward step' - Human Rights Commissioner
Legislation banning prisoner and same-day voter enrolment passed its first reading yesterday with support from National, ACT and New Zealand First.