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Labour promises to make cervical screening free for everyone
"Free cervical screening means earlier diagnosis, lives saved, and less pressure on our hospitals," .
Minister announces $61.6 million boost for crisis response services
Doocey announced $61.6 million over four years will go towards additional crisis assessment teams and other services.
Genesis Energy nabs first fast-tracked renewable energy project
The gentailer applied for fast-track approval in April, with the process taking just 80 days once a panel was appointed.
'I've done a deal,' Luxon announces, but Peters says it's 'we'
The Foreign Minister's office seemed to take umbrage with the PM's characterisation of who did what to get a new partnership.
It'll soon be easier to build granny flats in the backyard, if they're small
Legislation changing the Building Act passed its third and final reading in Parliament on Thursday morning with unanimous support from MPs.
Bill to criminalise explicit 'deepfakes' pulled from ballot
The Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill would amend existing laws to expand the the definition of an 'intimate visual recording'.
Mourners say final goodbye to Jim Bolger, and mark 'end of an era' at funeral
MPs from across the political spectrum were expected to attend.
Marama Davidson apologises to supporters after missing speaking slot
The Green co-leader missed a chance to test support for her Right to Repair bill.
Labour MP Duncan Webb announces retirement from politics
His decision adds to a growing list of senior Labour politicians calling it quits.
Government to cut rules for home-based cake makers
It's promising to make it cheaper and easier for hobby bakers to sell their goods.
Free breast screening opens up for thousands more women
From this week, women aged 70 and 74 will be able to access free mammograms, the government has announced.
Approval of Luxon and Hipkins dropping significantly - poll
The latest 1News Verian poll has Christopher Luxon with an overall approval rating of -14, down from -7 in March. Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins scored +1, still in the positives, but a 15 point drop from a…
Public service spending on contractors falls
The public service has slashed spending on contractors and consultants by more than a third compared to last year, amounting to more than $640 million.
Deal struck with Samoa over Manawanui compensation
RNZ understands an announcement is expected imminently.
Govt changes 'confusing' way NZ buys medical equipment
The government is touting it as an end to more than a decade of confusion.
'Serious concerns': Peters slams new visa rules
Two new pathways for skilled migrants will kick in from the middle of next year, ministers have announced. NZ First isn't happy. Audio
'We're here to answer for ourselves': Peters refuses to be drawn on Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has refused to be drawn over whether New Zealand will join nations taking steps to formally recognised a Palestinian state. New Zealand is among a dwindling... Audio
Tāmaki Makaurau by-election: Oriini Kaipara extends majority in final count
The final result shows Te Pāti Māori's Kaipara extended her majority over Labour's Peeni Henare by 500 votes.
'Hurt spills over': Te Pāti Māori apologises for MP's social media post
Labour MP Willie Jackson has come out swinging at comments by Tākuta Ferris.
Finishing line in sight for greyhound racing
The government has voted for a shutdown but did not take the decision lightly, the Racing Minister says.
Winston Peters apologises for Green Party fraud claim
It comes four months after the Foreign Minister made the comments during a speech.
'Mixed up my messages' - Collins corrects $147K teacher pay claim
Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the government.
Swarbrick refuses to apologise, vote taken to suspend her from Parliament
The Greens co-leader refuses to apologise for suggesting coalition MPs "lacked a spine", is 'named' by Speaker.
Former SIS boss gets new role at University of Oxford
Rebecca Kitteridge is taking up a new teaching and research position at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.