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The rise and fall of Andrew Coster
Analysis - Once a liberal darling and champion of progressive policing, the former police commissioner has gone to ground, his reputation and legacy in tatters.
'He's been here 50 years': Luxon brushes off Peters' asset sales attack
The NZ First leader says National wants to sell assets because it's "failed to run the economy properly". Audio
Te Pāti Māori purge fails to end the party war
Analysis - As the Iwi Chairs Forum fought fruitlessly to keep Te Pāti Māori together last week, spokesperson Bayden Barber offered a warning: a split tōtara is only good for the fire.
Former Green MP returns as party's new chief of staff
Kevin Hague said he was coming "out of retirement" to take up the role after Eliza Prestidge-Oldfield stepped down.
Confirmed: Govt considering rough sleeping ban for central Auckland
Government ministers have confirmed they are considering measures to move homeless people out of Auckland's city centre - but the exact details remain unclear.
Rawiri Waititi blames two 'rogue' MPs for turmoil within Te Pāti Māori
A process is in play for whether Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris are expelled from the party, Rawiri Waititi says. Audio
Labour's capital gains gamble: From leak to launch
Analysis: It was hardly a dream debut for Labour's long-awaited, much-argued-over tax package, writes Craig McCulloch.
Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, leak reveals
Labour has agreed to campaign on a tax covering just some property to help fund a limited number of free GP visits. Audio
Speaker 'taking advice' after Te Pati Māori burns government bill
Gerry Brownlee was considering whether to take action over MPs burning a copy of a bill outside Parliament.
'Drivel' vs 'lazy': War of words over Labour's Future Fund
Chris Hipkins insists the party will show how it will pay for its new policy before the election.
Is Labour's first election policy a fizzer?
Analysis - The 'Future Fund' is as much about optics as economics, but a lack of detail has left Labour exposed, writes Craig McCulloch. Audio
'Not ever been overspent': Te Pāti Māori MP hits back at allegations
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi says she has taken "some time" to decide how to respond to the claims by Te Pāti Māori's leadership.
Greens accuse government of 'clownish' smear campaign
The party has savaged the government's response to the looming mega-strike.
Inside NZ's 'hectic day' after Trump's tariff shock
Official documents show the degree of alarm raised in the hours after the US president dropped his bombshell.
Kapa-Kingi has 'no regrets' about turning on Te Pāti Māori
The prominent activist says he knew he would be "dragged through the mud".
What are the accusations against Eru Kapa-Kingi?
Documents released by Te Pāti Māori include accusations the MP's son unleashed a profane and threatening "tirade of abuse" at Parliamentary security.
'No question of integrity': Eru Kapa-Kingi responds to Te Pāti Māori email
In an explosive late-night email, the party released files making a series of allegations about one of their own members of parliament.
Police should have alerted government of press secretary allegations sooner, review finds
The recommendations include setting more explicit expectations of employees regarding their conduct
'Where are the apologies?': Te Pāti Māori blasts government, media for 'constant attack' on Treaty
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi pointed the finger during a blistering speech in Parliament.
Actor who shared Peters' address says she regrets doing so
Acacia O'Connor claims the NZ First leader is now using the incident as a "diversion tactic".
'Call the dogs off': Willis, Swarbrick, Peters trade fire over protesters
The Greens say they have "absolutely nothing" to do with a protest where Winston Peters' window was smashed, as government ministers heap blame on the party. Audio
'Insufficient evidence' to prove Manurewa Marae corruption
Authorities are still looking into other potential offences and privacy breaches after allegations the marae misused Census data.
Flickering fortunes: National's energy plan unlikely to light up polls
Analysis - The recent energy announcement looks unlikely to give National a lift in the deadlocked polls. Audio