Giles Dexter

The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.

But the associate police minister is defending the goal, saying it led to improvements across the recruitment process.

There are concerns government proposals could remove a layer of community voice and expertise. Audio

National says if re-elected it will gradually increase the default contribution rates to 6 percent each by employers and employees. Audio

The National Party reveals its first new policy before the election, which is still about a year away.

Wood will stand again in the Mt Roskill seat at the next election.

Emails containing allegations about Jevon McSkimming were forwarded to Mark Mitchell's minsiterial office, months before he says he was made aware of charges.

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says stalking is an "insidious behaviour" and the legislation was long overdue.

At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero.

At its peak, there were more than 240 families place across 13 motels. Now there are zero.

The Education Minister has promised a group petitioning for the ban of social media for under 16s that change is coming.

Organisers says it is New Zealand's longest petition ever.

"We will revoke them, even if consents are issued," said the Greens' resources spokesperson Steve Abel.

The prospect of a broader inquiry would "definitely" be discussed, but at the moment the focus is on the IPCA report, Mark Mitchell says.

The report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police, including Andrew Coster, who is now chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.

The Bill establishes a framework permitting local authorities to set up a congestion charging scheme, by notifying NZTA.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have vowed to fight what they says are "unconstitutional" expulsions. Audio

Its 2025 Investment Statement found liabilities were forecast to rise 33 percent by 2029 to $504 billion, as the debt grows to fund investment spending and operating deficits.

Ten suppliers have been contracted to deliver primary school lunches next year.

The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.

A mental health support service says it will have to reduce its operations if it cannot plug a $2 million shortfall. Audio

India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is in New Zealand this week for more talks.

Doocey announced $61.6 million over four years will go towards additional crisis assessment teams and other services.

The NZ First leader stopped short of a commitment to kill the bill outright.

Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere has told MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris to "do the honourable thing" and quit Parliament.