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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

Analysis: Saturday's National Party conference set out an early 2026 challenge to voters - stick with what we've got or risk it on who-knows-what. Audio

The prime minister has told National Party faithful that, if Australia shut down mining and energy industries, Kiwis wouldn't flock there.

The government's repeal of the 2018 ban passed through Parliament on Thursday night. Audio

Judith Collins pushes back on suggestions the office was a response to China's influence, despite the claim being made by the FBI's director.

Labour MP Willie Jackson says the government's move to block people from being able to enrol for 12 days before voting day is a breach of democracy.

Explainer - The Electoral Amendment Bill has had its first reading in Parliament. But what does it actually say? Audio

The government is consulting with wood processors, bakers and millers as part of its sector reforms.

The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes.

The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery stores was 86. Audio

The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader.

The union says its members are "absolutely infuriated" about the move. Audio

The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio

Youth Parliament is there to give aspiring politicians a taste of a future career, but after three decades the value of the event is in question

The government newly proposed legislation also contains other changes in a bid to overhaul electoral laws.

A group of specialists, nurses, GPs, and paramedics says politicians should rely on the public health system they're in charge of. Audio

During coalition negotiations, the party blocked National's proposal to allow foreigners to buy houses worth more than $2 million.

Explainer - It's been a busy year so far for education policy, with a series of announcements by the government and curriculum changes.

"It is not a healthy process," the group's chair says. Audio

The government has announced it will put much less money than originally expected into the project.

The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling.

The opposition says it shows cost of living is still a problem, but Nicola Willis is claiming victory. Audio