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The PM says he has made it "pretty clear" to his ministers how they should handle correspondence with the UN.

An media debate over New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood was partly overshadowed by party political rows and claims it would only be a gesture.

New documents show David Seymour first ran his response past Paul Goldsmith before he sent it.

Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have all refused to appear, leading the Royal Commission to cancel next week's public hearing. Audio

The Covid-19 inquiry will not proceed with its second week of public hearings, with its chair saying it is no longer justified.

National avoided taking a stand on Palestine in Parliament's urgent debate. What can we learn from the PM's answers on Palestine and Gaza during Question Time?

Simon Watt says he is working at pace on the policy, which so far has recieved a mixed response around Parliament and councils. Audio

The Green Party co-leader described the ruling as "ridiculous" and said she was tired and angry at the massacre of human beings.

One Canterbury school says it could have 300-400 students away on a day and up to 30 staff off sick.

David Seymour says it is a complex decision that should not be rushed, while Helen Clark says NZ is now behind the pack. Audio

Analysis: If Labour's manifesto remains light on detail for too long, the Greens could end up setting the agenda and the terms of debate by default.

The Foreign Minister's response to a UN official raising concerns about the government's approach is far milder than the one initially sent by ACT leader David Seymour.

The Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll also puts Christopher Luxon level with Labour's Chris Hipkins in preferred prime minister ratings.

One of Parliament's quiet, powerful committees is opposition-led and cross-partisan, but a new law from ACT may undermine that.

Labour's education spokesperson rejected offers to engage with the government about education reforms, saying she does not see it as a missed opportunity.

It aims to enticing new international retailers and lowering compliance costs.

Despite a government announcement suggesting it has lifted the ban, it remains a criminal offence, warn legal experts. Audio

Previously sheds had to be as far from a property boundary as they were tall. Audio

"We're extraordinarily advanced in terms of the rest of the world," Erica Stanford says.

The government announced sweeping changes to school qualifications on Monday, including the end of the NCEA system that has been in place for more than 20 years. Audio