Politics

Governor David M. Apatang vetoes line items to avoid budget blow out.

Lawyers say an in-house immigration complaints process is a toothless tiger for visa applicants.

China announced quotas following an investigation into the impacts of imports on its domestic industry.

Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation.

What were some of the biggest topics RNZ's journalists explained this year? Here's a look back.

The government and industry have announced a joint $75,000 fund to support welfare training for shearers, but advocates say it's not enough to stop sheep being mistreated.

A ministerial advisory group said organised crime was impacting every New Zealander whether they recognised it or not.

It follows allegations of sheep mistreatment related to shearing practices which are still under investigation.

The National MP still remembers the "visual assault" of Antarctica, the piercing blue clarity and scale-bending brightness.

New Zealand could continue to see improvements for the dairy industry under its Free Trade Agreement with India, the trade minister says.

NZ First is not supporting the agreement, meaning it is now in the hands of the opposition whether it passes or not.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter brought up the 2023 email to Paul Goldsmith during his acceptance speech at this year's Silver Scroll Awards.

Analysis - Winston Peters' opposition to the India free trade deal has turned what could have been a huge win for the prime minister into a complex political scrap.

A Pacific security expert is questioning who else was involved in Manawanui's reef survey and whether New Zealand should be the only country paying compensation.

Peters says New Zealand has a 'good reputation', but it is not the reputation it once had.