Navigation for News Categories
Politics
Featured Politics stories
No hope of Pacific travel bubble before Christmas - Hipkins
A travel bubble with the Cook Islands will not be in place before Christmas.
-
Parliament votes in favour of climate emergency declaration
5:22 pm todayPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern has committed the government and the public sector to going carbon-neutral by 2025, as she declared a climate emergency. Video
-
Ardern on raising concern with China: 'It was a matter of principle'
New Zealand was acting independently when it called out China for using "disinformation", Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
-
Collins on why National opposes drug check law and climate emergency
National Party leader Judith Collins says declaring a climate emergency can mislead people, and a law allowing drug checks at festivals over summer is only… Audio
Politics headlines with summaries.
-
China 'surprised' NZ weighed in over Australia tweet
A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry says the official's tweet of a digitally-altered image depicting an Australian soldier has nothing to do with New Zealand.
-
Twyford takes leave as wife diagnosed with cancer
Labour Minister Phil Twyford will be on leave from Parliament for the foreseeable future as his wife has been diagnosed with cancer.
-
New rules for money lenders aims to protect all consumers
The government is continuing its crackdown on loan sharks, introducing new rules to protect against unaffordable loans.
-
Ministers at odds over need to further Whakaari investigation
Ministers are offering differing views over the need for an independent investigation into the Whakaari/White Island rescue and recovery mission.
-
Māori wards petition delivered to Parliament: 'Not a case of if, but when'
A petition has been delivered to MPs urging them to get rid of legislation that enables referenda on Māori wards. Audio
-
Auckland councillor criticises Recovery Budget as too meagre
about 1 hour agoAuckland mayor Phil Goff's proposed 10-year Recovery Budget will not do enough to address the massive growth pressures the city is facing, councillor Daniel Newman says.
-
The Week in Politics: Govt gets serious about housing crisis
Analysis - The finance minister asks for Reserve Bank help to deal with the housing crisis, Oranga Tamariki chief executive says she won't quit and Māori Party MPs walk out on day one.
-
Dodgy digital election ads: Does the watchdog need teeth?
The ASA ruled an online election campaign ad was misleading this week. Mediawatch asks if the system is working if dodgy ads are only called out after the country votes - and the responsible parties… Audio
-
The Week in Politics: Fears grow over Reserve Bank's lending programme
Analysis - Opinions are divided over the Reserve Bank's Funding for Lending Programme and Tourism Minister Stuart Nash proposes a "reset" for the industry aimed at big-spending visitors.
-
New Zealand registers concern with China over official's 'unfactual' tweet
New Zealand has formally registered its concern with Chinese authorities about a tweet of an image depicting an Australian soldier.
-
Parker considering tax hike for trusts if avoidance prevalent
The government could increase the tax rate for trusts if people use them to avoid the new top income tax rate, Revenue Minister David Parker says.
-
First 'Ava and Turou held at NZ parliament for new Pasifika MPs
For the first time ever a Turou - 'Ava blessing ceremony has been held at Parliament for new Pasifika MPs.
-
Law for drug checks at summer festivals to be passed
Minister of Health Andrew Little says this is a temporary solution as the festival season approaches, and while longer-term regulations are developed next year.
-
Whakaari/White Island eruption: PM sees no need for royal commission
The prime minister doesn't believe a royal commission into the Whakaari / White Island eruption is necessary.
-
Raft of new privacy laws come into force
Businesses and organisations must handle personal information more carefully and the Privacy Commissioner now has greater powers to ensure they are following the rules. Audio
-
Ardern speaks after Whakaari eruption charges laid
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood have addressed the charges laid over the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
-
Government pushes on with sick leave entitlement bill
The government will introduce a bill to double sick leave entitlements to 10 days.
-
PM not committing to backing Australia on planned WTO action against China
The Australian government is giving its strongest indication so far that it will take action against China at the World Trade Organisation, but PM Jacinda Ardern says it's too early to say whether NZ… Audio
-
Māori Party MPs walk out of Parliament in protest
The Māori Party's two MPs have walked out of the House in protest during Parliament's Address in Reply debate.
-
Tight deadline for bills to pass as the House resumes
The House - Drug testing at festivals, a new tax bracket, more sick leave, and a quicker change in Covid-19 alert levels will be worked under urgency this week at Parliament. Audio
-
Terror attack report: 'People need to be accountable for their actions'
A Royal Commission into the Christchurch terror attack won't deliver sorely needed public accountability, but a coroner's inquest could, says the Islamic Women's Council.
-
'There's a very clear set of rules ... they chose to ignore them' - Mallard
In a highly unusual move, the Speaker has released correspondence between himself, the Clerk's office and Māori Party MPs over the row that blew up in Parliament. Audio
-
New Health Minister promises to fast-track reforms of the health sector
The new Health Minister is promising to fast-track reforms of the health sector within the next 18 months to two years.
-
Should Parliament cut ties with ties? Shaw asks for rule change
Green Party co-leader James Shaw has asked speaker Trevor Mallard to bin rules requiring male MPs to wear ties in Parliament. Audio
Parliament Links
-
The House
- Focus on Politics
- NZ Parliament audio live stream (only available when the house is sitting)
- Audio from Question Time
- Beginners guide to Parliament
Top News stories
- Climate specifics in a general motion? An emergency declaration, explained
- Auckland University slammed for $5m house purchase, vice chancellor urged to pay full rent
- Catholic Church made rape trauma even worse, abuse survivor says
- Covid Pfizer vaccine approved for use from next week in UK
- Fatal Hawke's Bay crash 'cut through the heart of the community' - mayor