Jane Patterson

The government is unlikely to meet its target for reducing violent crime by June this year, new figures suggest.

The government is keeping a close eye on a US proposal for a border tax that could hit New Zealand exports.

Two of Parliament's most high-profile younger MPs have clashed on whether National's superannuation plan creates greater generational inequalities.

Power Play - Bill English's superannuation change might not find cross-party support, but he doesn't think it a risky move, writes Jane Patterson.

The government has unveiled a plan to stop global corporate giants avoiding tax by shifting profits from New Zealand.

Labour leader Andrew Little has nominated New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to sit on Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee. The committee, chaired by the Prime Minister Bill English…

A new government report shows the gender pay gap increases significantly as soon as women have children.

Employers are still struggling to find enough New Zealanders to fill vacancies, in many cases because they would fail drug tests, Prime Minister Bill English says.

Australia and New Zealand have agreed to disagree over New Zealand's sponsorship of the UN resolution on the Middle East.

The Prime Minister has put the board of the New Zealand Super Fund on notice, after it approved a significant, 23 percent pay increase for its chief executive.

The Māori and Mana Parties will unveil their co-operation agreement this morning for the September election, which is likely to detail deals in all seven Māori seats.

The Māori Party is talking tough over proposed new child protection legislation, and is not ruling out walking away from its government support deal.

The Labour Party is refusing to acknowledge that the Greens' decision to stand aside in the key seat of Ohariu constitutes an electoral "deal".

Oil companies will find out today what action the government is intending to take over high petrol prices.

Waitangi National Trust Board chair Pita Paraone says Te Tii Marae's dealings with the Prime Minister and the media has been a "shambles". Video, Audio

NZ First leader Winston Peters has refused to walk onto Te Tii Marae after a representative told him to move while he spoke to media, then threatened to involve police. Video

After attending his only formal event at Waitangi this weekend, Bill English is open to the idea of celebrating the day in different parts of the country. Video

The Prime Minister denies more money to boost police numbers is an admission the government is struggling to keep crime in check. Video

Power Play - A September election will not have surprised many politicians, with opposition parties already setting their plans in motion, writes Jane Patterson. Video

Donald Trump's immigration ban was rolled out in a way that didn't suit anyone much, New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English says.

Bill English is under mounting criticism for being too weak in his condemnation of US President Donald Trump's immigration ban. Video

Labour and the Greens say their relationship is robust enough to withstand any policy disagreements.

Australia, Japan and Singapore are "more positive than we might have thought" on prospects for a trade deal without the US, Prime Minister Bill English says.

Power Play - The new line-up is not so much a new face, but the same face with a touch of powder and some new lippy, writes Jane Patterson.

Government ministers will find out their fate over the weekend, as the Prime Minister Bill English finalises the details of his Cabinet reshuffle.