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NZ breaks with Five Eyes partners, backs UN resolution calling Israel to withdraw from settlements

Winston Peters said New Zealand offered cautious support to the resolution.

Audrey Young: Te Pāti Māori MP scores spectacular own-goal over 'lies' slur

OPINION: Tākuta Ferris proved his point with his own blatant porky.

Govt aiming to reduce number of jury trials to fix court delays

The average duration of a jury trial has jumped from 349 days to 498 days.

Compromised devices part of China-linked ‘botnet’ found in NZ

Aotearoa has joined with others in calling out the activity.

New poll results show closer fight between Hipkins, Luxon

It follows a poor public poll for the Labour leader.

Opinion: Is it time we called the coalition government’s policies 'austerity'?

OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.

Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises

NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.

Anti-gang legislation: Police Minister accepts rushed nature of last-minute amendment not ideal

Cabinet makes second change to proposed legislation after select committee stage.

David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions

Schools face losing contracts if they fail to reach minimum standards.

‘North Korean’: Health boss wouldn't request gag orders on staff, NDAs under review

Lester Levy faced a grilling at a select committee.

Whakaata Māori cuts: Execs say impact will be ‘significant’; staff to get proposal this month

Executives from the broadcaster appeared before a parliamentary select committee.

Audrey Young: The tsunami of policies aimed at Māori

OPINION: Māori claim to have been 'thrown under the bus' by the Government. Here's how.

‘Not feasible’: Ministry warns coalition commitment risks doubling prison population

Meeting the commitment could see 'unmanageable increases to the prison population'.

Chris Hipkins speaks about the latest poll results

Chris Hipkins believes he has the backing of the Labour Party caucus as he prepares to jet off to the United Kingdom.

Govt to rush through second last-minute amendment to gang patch ban

A second late amendment will cover gang patches displayed in private cars.

Police Commissioner responds to criticisms over investigations into Aussie Malcolm's alleged abuse

The Police Commissioner says there was insufficient evidence to charge after initial probe

Family of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigation

A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.

Transport Minister explores advertising boost to offset public transport funding cuts

Simeon Brown says riders will need to pay more.