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Respected Māori leader Sir Wira Gardiner dies aged 78

The founding director of the Waitangi Tribunal has died in Gisborne.

National wants to grill Andrew Coster over Parliament riots

Labour MPs want to sweep convoy occupation mayhem under rug, Goldsmith says.

Instructors worry about unvaxxed driver tests, Wood says

Driving instructors worried about catching Covid-19, Transport Minister says.

Latest poll: Labour just ahead after crash in support, Greens and Act big winners

Labour is only just ahead in a new poll, after its support crashed.

'He waka eke noa' - Ukraine's message to New Zealanders

Ukrainian and European Union representatives spoke to Parliament today.

'I'm just a regular dickhead': Simon Bridges on his shock exit from politics

Bridges drew the curtain on a colourful and sometimes controversial political career.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Covid-19, vaccine passes

March 17 2022 Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says mandates and vaccine passes are unlikely to be used as widely as before and Cabinet will review traffic light settings next week.

Who wants Simon Bridges' seat? Hands go up for Tauranga byelection

Tauranga-based Labour list MP Jan Tinetti wants to contest the byelection.

Shane Te Pou: Luxon's tax plan - a shiny new face but no fresh ideas

OPINION: Luxon's plan won't help those at the bottom of the ladder, just those at the top.

Political Roundup: Behind Simon Bridges' shock departure - and what comes next

OPINION: Prior to Covid hitting, National was on 46 per cent in the polls.

Eliminate GST from kai - Te Pāti Māori

Getting rid of GST on food would help struggling families in New Zealand.

Watch: 'We are ready to welcome the world back' - key border reopening dates announced

What you need to know as Jacinda Ardern announces border reopening.

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern announces border re-opening dates

March 16 2022 Vaccinated Australians will be able to come to New Zealand without isolating from 11.59pm on April 12. Fully vaccinated travellers from visa-waiver countries will be able to enter the country from 11.59pm on May 2.

Pharmac funds new cancer, asthma medication

Pharmac has funded new medications for lung and ovarian cancer, and severe asthma.

'Nearly a million' more RATs for schools - Hipkins

It will allow more schools to stay safe and open through the Omicron peak, Hipkins says.

Nicola Willis named new National finance spokesperson

Luxon said he had a few options.

Focus Live: Nicola Willis named new National finance spokesperson

March 16 2022 National Party Leader Christopher Luxon has appointed his deputy Nicola Willis as National's new Finance spokesperson to replace the outgoing Simon Bridges.

Luxon: Bridges would have been Finance Minister if National won election

National MP Simon Bridges announced yesterday he would step down from politics.