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Chris Hipkins responds to Cabinet reshuffle

Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle announcement. Video / Mark Mitchell

Christopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark Mitchell

Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings

Penny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.

Police Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangs

Mark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.

Yoga, clothing, a pet: What principals spent 'treat yourself' Covid-19 wellbeing money on

The ministry doesn't know how many schools were sent draft guidance to 'treat' themselves.

Police Association president Chris Cahill gives submission to justice select committee

Chris Cahill earlier expressed his support for the Government’s proposed gang patch ban - but said it was 'not without its fish hooks'. Video / New Zealand Parliament

Former Black Power member Eugene Ryder gives submission to justice select committee

A former member of Black Power says the Government’s proposed gang patch ban won't work and could lead to members getting tattoos of patches. Video / New Zealand Parliament

'Released in error': Treasury paper hints at axing $6b flood resilience plan

Nicola Willis asked for advice on ditching the critical infrastructure fund.

Audrey Young: What if Government loses Waitangi Tribunal fight?

OPINION: Both parties have talked themselves into a pistols-at-dawn showdown.

Simon Wilson: 'Strong leaders', a 'rigged' economy and the survey of doom

OPINION: Most of us think the country is 'broken' and need a 'strong leader'. Now what?

Analysis: There’s a reason Luxon can’t point to evidence Three Strikes works. It doesn’t exist

ANALYSIS: No evidence it will reduce crime also doesn't mean it won't or can't.

Government brings back Three Strikes, Labour warns of injustice

Reinstating Three Strikes was both National and Act policy in their election campaigns.

Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral

The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.

The Government brings back the Three Strikes law

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announcing the Government is to bring back the Three Strikes law.

'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National

Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.

Audrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issues

OPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.

Did Luxon secure any wins on Southeast Asian business mission?

Relationship building was a key part of the trip for New Zealand's Prime Minister.

Lending rules: What do the changes mean and should we be worried about loan sharks?

Lenders to be given more discretion to assess loan applications.