Robertson makes way for Edmonds in key finance spokesperson role
Labour gets its first new finance spokesperson in nearly a decade.
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Grant Robertson’s value to Labour has been unquestionable. His success as a Finance Minister is more ambiguous
Analysis: He came to Parliament in 2008 to make a difference. Has he?
Who is Barbara Edmonds, Labour’s hope for future finance minister?
Edmonds is a former tax lawyer and IRD staffer, and had eight Cabinet roles last year.
Christopher Luxon speaks about the Pseudoephedrine Amendment Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the Pseudoephedrine Amendment Bill and how he doesn't think it will endanger pharmacies. Video / Mark Mitchell
Casey Costello apologises to Parliament for 'confusion' on smoking tax advice
After multiple denials, Casey Costello has rolled back her answers on smoking.
Casey Costello apologises for confusion over tobacco tax statement
Associate Minister of Health Casey Costello apologises for the confusion over a tobacco tax statement she made on January 30. Video / Parliament TV
Grant Robertson quits politics, moves to top uni job
Robertson will finish at Parliament in March.
Audrey Young: The real jobseeker shocker everybody missed
OPINION: Critics might want to check the fine print before they cry 'cruelty'.
Almost all parties to support bill reversing ‘ineffective’ pseudoephedrine ban
It was expected the medicines would be available by next winter.
'We expect sanctions to be applied': PM defends crackdown on beneficiaries
The Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.
Simon Wilson: The straight talking we really need to hear from Luxon
OPINION: National Party faithful love hearing that other people will be doing it tough.
Govt eyes public-private partnerships in future of Wellington port
Nicola Willis says she is keeping an open mind when it comes to the future of the port.
Waitangi Tribunal puts Government's plans to scrap Māori Health on hold
Waitangi Tribunal tells the Government to stop the Māori Health disestablishment.
Claire Trevett: Luxon's welfare 'tough love' move is part theatre and all politics
Opinion: Luxon promised tough love and he wants voters to see it in action
PM defends beneficiary sanctions, Opposition labels welfare reset 'politics of cruelty'
The Prime Minister is making good on his promise of tough love within the welfare system.
Chris Hipkins takes big popularity hit in latest poll
Two polls released earlier this year show National gaining support.
Tide starts to turn on Nicola Willis over Cook Strait mega ferries
Opinion: Willis’ quest to find a Toyota Corolla version of mega ferries looks challenging.
Focus Live: Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference
Revealed: Transport officials' plans to quadruple speed cameras, triple traffic tickets - and save lives
High-tech traffic cameras would use AI to check whether motorists broke the law.
Luxon's shots fired at Labour over transport cash - but did they land?
Christopher Luxon's $200b hole claim doesn't quite pass the sniff test.
'Tough love': Luxon paints 'rough' economic picture amid massive infrastructure deficit
The Prime Minister said he was willing to make some 'tough choices'.
'Absolute nonsense': Hipkins slams Luxon's $200b hole claim
Christopher Luxon delivered his first state of the nation address as Prime Minister.
The Uncle Winston effect: Peters a well-respected leader in Pacific region
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti's Pacific Mission toured Tonga, Rarotonga and Samoa.
School principals offered ‘wellbeing’ training at Fiji resort
Overseas courses expand after $6000-a-year professional development fund begins.
Claire Trevett: Luxon's hunt for mid 40s in the polls
His Prime Manager routine has served him well in coalition handling, but has limits.
Mayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increases
One Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises
Minister for Auckland job in doubt, thanks to funding running out in June
Will we have a Minister for Auckland in July?
Audrey Young: Flash utes fair game as Govt expands spending cuts
OPINION: Optics are even more important when you're on a cost-cutting drive.
National extends lead in latest political poll, Chris Hipkins falls
National is nearly ten points ahead of Labour, but Act is behind the Greens.
Revealed: New benefit rates reduce forecast incomes of disabled by $2300 by 2028
Fresh modelling shows disabled people will lose out.
Niwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utes
The weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.
Former top public servant and raconteur dies - but he leaves great work stories
The man with rich stories about working with Sir Rob Muldoon and David Lange.
Govt’s spending cuts could force NZDF to defer necessary maintenance
It comes as attrition continues to "hollow out" the Defence Force.
Police Commissioner unable to rule out job losses amid Govt’s spending cuts
Training 500 new officers in two years is "ambitious" according to the Commissioner.