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New parent visa to retain skilled migrants pushing some to leave
Thousands of migrants have been dealt a crushing blow with new stringent rules dashing their hopes of bringing parents from overseas to live in New Zealand.
Electricity price changes to 'tilt the balance in favour of consumers'
The government is pressing ahead with changes designed to drive down power prices, including a ban on companies offering last-minute deals to dissuade people from going elsewhere.
Late Show comedian Stephen Colbert to visit New Zealand
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will make her second appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert today to announce the comedian will visit New Zealand in October.
PM tells UN words and actions have 'immeasurable consequences'
Watch: Jacinda Ardern has delivered a rebuke over calls for nationalism and implored world leaders to work together, in a speech starkly different from that delivered earlier by Donald Trump. Video
Trump warns about social media platforms 'acquiring immense power'
US President Donald Trump has used his United Nations address to fire a searing broadside at social media giants, accusing them of using their "immense power" to limit free speech.
Christchurch Call: Tech companies overhaul organisation to stop terrorists online
Major tech companies have grouped together to form an independent organisation specifically focused on stopping terrorists from exploiting their websites. Audio
PM tells UN summit NZ will play its part in global climate effort
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has told world leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit that New Zealand is "determined" to be the most sustainable food producer in the world. Audio
No media presence as PM talks trade with Trump
Reporters have been denied any access to the prime minister's meeting with US President Donald Trump tomorrow, but Jacinda Ardern says it wasn't her decision.
PM arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
Jacinda Ardern has a busy agenda for her second trip to the annual leaders' week, not least a high-profile sit-down with US President Donald Trump.
PM to talk Christchurch Call, climate change on US visit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is making no apology for her focus on the Christchurch Call at the United Nations next week and points to Facebook's recent action as a sign of early success.
PM defends trip abroad while storm at home
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has acknowledged the Labour sexual assault scandal risks hurting New Zealand's reputation on the world stage as she heads abroad.
Jacinda Ardern to meet Donald Trump in New York
The Prime Minister will sit down with US President Donald Trump for an official bilateral while she is in New York next week.
Labour abuse allegations: investigator brings in computer expert
One of the people who investigated complaints about a Labour staffer has hired a forensic computer expert to prove he was never told about sexual assault allegations.
'Not only is there racism, but frankly, there is cowardice'
Politicians have been criticised for their "cowardice" in persisting with a "racist" refugee policy, as the government repeatedly points to a review underway to excuse the lack of action.
Labour assault complaint: 'Still urgent need for culture change'
One of the people who first brought Labour's assault complaints scandal to light says the party has a long way to go before it's clear it has learnt from its mistakes.
National told to pull online attack ad, but will appeal ruling
The party disagrees with the Advertising Standards Authority's position that its ad attacking Labour's Car Tax was likely to "confuse or deceive" the public.
Seymour accuses opponent of slowing euthanasia bill vote count
Voluntary euthanasia proponent David Seymour has accused one of his Parliamentary foes of dragging her heels when counting votes, but MP Maggie Barry says that's a "ludicrous" suggestion.
Labour complainants: 'Fatherly figure' Nigel Haworth let us down
Some of the people who've complained about a Labour Party staffer have accused the party's president of not "telling the truth" and say he has let them down.
'Not sufficient budget to fund new treatments': Advocates respond to cancer plan
Cancer patients and treatment advocates have warned the government's new plan does not go far enough and Pharmac's funding boost is just a drop in the ocean.
Genter defends 'feebate' emissions scheme after criticism
Treasury officials have rubbished the government's "feebate" scheme, warning it will have an infinitesimal effect on carbon emissions over two decades.
NZ spy agencies call for greater transparency on political donations
New Zealand's spy bosses are warning they know of troubling foreign donations and "relationship-building" right across the political spectrum at both local and central government. Audio
No jobs axed after serious privacy breach, PM says
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has signalled the head of the Ministry of Culture and Heritage will keep her job despite a serious privacy breach.
Privacy breach: 'Somebody has to be held to account'
One of the victims of a serious privacy breach has hit out at the ministry responsible, saying he feels it is more concerned with protecting itself than him. Audio
More than 300 people affected in digital privacy breach
Hundreds of young people have had their sensitive details exposed online - including passports, birth certificates and drivers' licences - due to a security breach on a government website.
KiwiBuild programme losing another top boss
Helen O'Sullivan was appointed earlier this year to oversee the development and construction of KiwiBuild homes.