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MPs have raced through four bills in their first proper week of Parliament passing new laws on festival drug testing, Covid-19, and income tax. 

Analysis - Jacinda Ardern's majority government was on the charge this week, Parliament voted to declare a climate emergency and the Māori Party let everyone know it was back.

The latest from the HouseThe 53rd Parliament of New Zealand has been officially opened over two days of ceremonies in Wellington. Here’s how it happened.

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

The 53rd Parliament has kicked off with a lively Address in Reply debate, with the opposition vowing to hold the government to account, and to ensure it delivers on its promises.

A variety of texts including a book of children’s Māori proverbs, the Koran, and the Bill of Rights Act are being used by MPs swearing-in on day one of the 53rd Parliament. 

Adrian Orr says his anti-inflation focus is already doing what the government seeks, while an economist says adding house prices into the Reserve Bank's tool box may not make much of a difference.

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.

Slower speeds in Marlborough's town centres would result in more frustration for motorists, residents told a council hearing.

A week from now, MPs will be sworn into Parliament, but some are less than thrilled with pledging allegiance to the Queen.

Analysis -Judith Collins splits the finance portfolio, the Reserve Bank makes waves with a cheap money announcement and the government scrambles to deal with Covid-19.

Greens co-leader James Shaw has lashed out at Labour over rising house prices, labelling it "irresponsible" for refusing to entertain a tax on capital gains.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she wants to ensure first home buyers can get into the market after it was revealed this morning that house prices have increased nearly 20 percent.

The ACT Party leader is accusing the Reserve Bank governor of being a liability, saying his latest announcement harks back to the days of Robert Muldoon. Audio