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Luxon on immigration 'singing from a different songsheet' after election - Labour
The Labour Party has conceded immigration settings may need to be tightened, but rejects National's criticism of its record.
New MP regrets 'stale, pale male' speech after defeat of Sri Lankan-born rival
New National MP Cameron Brewer has apologised for the "silly" comments made in his election night victory speech. Audio
联合执政谈判:Luxon、Seymour、Peters首次三方会面
Seymour表示会谈富有成效,但不能就此断言所有细节都已经敲定。对于本周二Peters缺席三方会谈的举动,他表示三个人在会谈中没提这件事。
Coalition talks: Luxon, Seymour, Peters meet
The first meeting between the leaders of all three parties negotiating to form a government has taken place, with Seymour calling it "congenial and promising".
'He deserves another shot' - Labour MPs to vote on Hipkins' leadership
Labour MPs expressed support for Chris Hipkins' leadership as they arrived for their first caucus meeting since the election result.
Anxious politicians discuss three-week wait for final results
ACT and the Greens say free and fair elections must not be sacrificed for a faster final result, as National's Christopher Luxon continues to express his frustration with delays.
Councils given dressing-down over secret meetings
Councils have been reprimanded for holding secret workshops behind closed doors too often and for invalid reasons such as allowing councillors a "safe space" to ask "silly questions".
National MP, gang supporters clash in protest on Parliament forecourt - 'Is that a threat?'
National MP Mark Mitchell got into a heated exchange with a group of gang whānau this morning after refusing to accept their petition protesting anti-gang policies.
Ministry to review contracts it awarded to firm with Cabinet minister links
The Health Ministry has commissioned an independent review of all contracts it has awarded to the company Tātou, a consultancy with close ties to Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare.
Economists' analysis rubbishes National's foreign buyers tax numbers
Economists analysing National's foreign buyers tax have found it would likely raise $210 million a year - falling well short of the $740m a year National expects to rake in. Audio
'Best thing to do is stand aside' - MP bows out over list standing
Long-serving National MP Michael Woodhouse has announced his surprise "departure from political life" after being unhappy with his ranking in the party list.
Call for review of government contracts awarded to minister-linked firm
National has asked for a review into the handling of government contracts with a company run by Cabinet Minister Peeni Henare's partner.
'Populist' and 'stupid': 12 tax experts respond to GST-free fruit and veges
Labour's GST-free fruit and vegetables tax policy is being widely panned by experts, who say it is betting on voters' ignorance.
Global tensions prompt NZ to ramp up security and defence resources
New Zealand's Defence Force will ramp up its readiness for combat, taking a more "proactive and purposeful" approach as part of a new government strategy.
'What a shameful day': Labour blocks National's paid parental leave bill
National has accused Labour of "shameful, mean and spiteful" politics after the government party blocked efforts to make paid parental leave more flexible.
Willis rejects Labour's criticism of policy costings: 'It will add up'
National has hit back at Labour's criticisms of its fiscal calculations saying it's 'very telling' Labour never proceeded with plans for an independent policy-costing service.
Kiri Allan charged after car crash, resigns as minister
Allan was taken into police custody on Sunday night and was charged with careless use of a motor vehicle and refusing to accompany a police officer.
Ex-minister referred to Privileges Committee
A scathing inquiry has criticised Michael Wood for "a worrying and ongoing lack of awareness" over the need to quickly correct errors when managing conflicts of interest.
Backup plane for PM Hipkins' trip more 'unusual' than NZDF claimed
The Defence Force has conceded the prime minister's trip to China was the first time it had sent along a dedicated backup plane.
National straddles two strategies as it prepares for nail-biter election
Power Play - In letting slip its election-night target of 45 percent this weekend, the National Party revealed some of its inner thinking around its campaign strategy.
National's Nicola Willis warns against 'lazy politics of envy'
In a rousing address to National's rank and file, the party's deputy has warned against "lazy politics of envy", saying "reckless tactics" to punish the wealthy would divide the country.