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Act leader David Seymour's spend-and-cuts alternative Budget

David Seymour wants tax cuts, and big spending cuts, to stop "fiscally incontinent" Govt.

Claire Trevett: The Govt's rushed ram raids plan

Rushed ram raid package the thorn in an otherwise solid law and order package.

Focus: Q+A following Police/Law and Order announcement

Ministers answer questions following the pre-budget announcement to outline the Government’s Police and Law and Order Budget initiatives. Video / Alex Burton

PM in isolation on Mother's Day after Clarke Gayford gets Covid

Jacinda Ardern says she and daughter Neve are feeling "fine", posts Mother's Day card pic.

$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced

Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.

Hayden Munro: Luxon faces crucial test this week

Will he be captured by the National's conservative elements?

MPs clash over homeless report on where Rotorua homeless have come from

Local politicians have exchanged words over a new homeless report.

John Roughan: For whom the polls toll - the trespass fallout

The occupation of Parliament Grounds continues to shake Labour

Claire Trevett: The battle to be Mr Economic Credibility

It's been a long time between drinks on tax cuts, and National wants people to be thirsty.

Matthew Hooton: Ardern faces the great unravelling

For too many voters, the polarising PM has overstayed her welcome.

Raise snapper size limit, save species, student says

Some snapper caught in current rules still not mature enough, researcher says.

New laws: Apartments shake-up and ending disability dog discrimination

Both bills saw high levels of cross-party support and collaboration.

$2500 per student for driver lessons worth it, network says

More proactive driver testing at schools needed.

Orr clashes with MPs over inflation

Adrian Orr squared off against MPs in Parliament on Thursday.

Ko's comment shows how far sportswomen have come – and how much still has to change

'I know you're at a loss for words, Jerry. Honesty it is.'

'Don't treat people like humans': Chinese officials bolt people in their homes

Those who refused to hand over their keys to be locked in are being bolted in.

One location left to eradicate cattle disease M. bovis

Government confirms a more than $100 million investment in biosecurity work.

Heritage groups rally to save the loss of villas and bungalows

Jacinda Ardern, Chris Luxon and their Auckland MPs are behind the loss of heritage.