Lillian Hanly

A former co-leader says the party needs to take stock and have a clear vision for the election.

The party has faced the death of Takutai Tarsh Kemp, the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election and allegations of problematic leadership.

The Ngāti Wai chairperson called out after a speech by ACT's Todd Stephenson, who was outlining the government's position.

The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.

Young people wanting to get Jobseeker Support will now have to take a parental income test from November nex year.

A former ally has accused the party of operating like a "dictatorship".

The Toitū Te Tiriti movement has broken away from the political party, citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and a need for independence. Audio

Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.

The government's changes set new welfare requirements for pig farming, but will not come into force until the end of 2035.

But Minister Matt Doocey acknowledges there are discrepancies across regions and more work needs to be done.

Last year, the government set five targets to measure progress in the health system, with the hope of improving healthcare in New Zealand. Audio

Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith said he was worried New Zealand was developing a "bespoke" legal system that incorporated concepts of tikanga Māori.

New Zealand's reputation could take a hit on the global stage over the government's decision not to recognise Palestine as a state at this time, an international relations expert says.

The minister claims New Zealand's "bespoke" legal system could discourage overseas investment.

The prime minister says he expects the Electoral Commission to speed up the official vote count after an election.

That's despite the changes primarily being made to improve the timeliness of the official vote count.

The government's Electoral Amendment Bill has faced a deluge of criticism as submissions were heard at Parliament on Thursday.

"People are feeling it," the finance minister, ranked 13th herself, says after a major survey of business leaders. Audio

The union says a forced settlement will only make doctors "more angry" ahead of the planned 48-hour strike. Audio

Outgoing Green MP Benjamin Doyle delivered their valedictory speech to a Debating Chamber today.

The NZ government says the International Court of Justice is the appropriate body to determine whether Israel is committing genocide.

Other political parties have weighed in, with one saying it was creating an "exclusive bunch" of Māori.

The former Labour MP apologised for comments he made on the Platform.

We can catastrophise this and go 'it's the end of the world' - but it's not," Willie Jackson says. Audio

The tragic death of Te Pāti Māori's Takutai Tarsh Kemp defined much of the campaign for the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election, writes Lillian Hanly.