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Opinion: Govt recalls virtue of policies people like, can't cut its way to popularity

The latest quarterly plan isn't as interesting as how the Government is trying to sell it.

Poll: Do Kiwis believe Kim Dotcom should be extradited to the US?

The Justice Minister had previously given 'every' officer the power to arrest Kim Dotcom.

Simon Wilson: Time's running out for Labour leader Chris Hipkins

OPINION: It's time for Labour leader Chris Hipkins to stand up - or stand aside.

UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches

The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.

Insurers want RMA replacement to prevent people building in ‘dumb places’

Insurers want people to stop building in uninsurable areas.

PM announces Govt’s new 43-item action plan

Today marks the last day of the Government’s third quarterly action plan.

Watch: 'F***ing sellout' - Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' face

He said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.

Focus Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to media from the Long Bay Housing project

PM sells Wellington apartment, valued up to $890k, as he moves into Premier House

The PM's been residing there while waiting for Premier House renovations to end.

‘A shock’: PM on potential freezing works demise costing hundreds of jobs

The Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.

Watch: Police Minister Mark Mitchell's emotional speech at Police Remembrance Day

The Police Minister teared up remembering Constables Murray Stretch and Matthew Hunt

China’s spy agency accuses NZ of ‘harassment’, ‘intimidation’ of Chinese citizens

SIS confirms it has engaged with individuals connected with certain front organisations.

Māori Language Commission says funding cuts raise questions about Govt's commitment to te reo

'If we are going to revitalise te reo Māori we need the infrastructure to do it.'

Peters skewers Russia in UN speech, blames both Hamas, Israel for ‘misery’

Speaking about the 'abuse' of the veto power, Peters made explicit reference to Russia.

Labour attacks Government over Whakaata Māori job losses

The national indigenous broadcaster is set to lose $10.3 million of funding.

China launch of missile to the South Pacific 'concerning' - Winston Peters

It's the first time China has launched a missile into the Pacific in the past 44 years.

Seymour slams climate strike protest, urges schools to throw book at truant pupils

"If they want to make real change in the world, they need to turn up to school."

Treasury says ‘unprecedented’ per person spending cuts will drive return to surplus

Stephens stressed the importance of getting back to surplus.