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'I didn't flinch in my duty' - Ruth Richardson
She's one of two former finance ministers appointed Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the King's Birthday Honours.
Critics say RMA changes would sell environment down dirty river
The government's proposed Resource Management Act changes have been welcomed by some and rejected by others.
Rabbits, switch-ups and highway robbery: What to call the Budget
Every politician, economist and their dog had their own nickname for the document dubbed the 'Growth Budget' by the government. Audio
Rail freight less viable without Aratere, critics say
Interislander's only rail-enabled ferry will be taken out of service this year to make way for the construction of new port infrastructure.
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game". Audio
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game".
ACT MP wants banking climate disclosures removed from law
Mark Cameron says banks would still be free to report voluntarily if they wished.
China sends warning after MPs visit Taiwan
China's embassy in New Zealand has expressed its "strong dissatisfaction" over a visit to Taiwan by a cross-Parliamentary group of MPs. Audio
Privileges hearing: MPs object to lack of fairness, disregard for tikanga
Te Pāti Māori MPs have again declined to turn up to a hearing over their haka protest, but this time they have lodged a written submission in their absence.
Luxon says NZ stands with Ukraine, no decision on peacekeeping
The prime minister says New Zealand would need to see a ceasefire in Ukraine before deciding whether to take part in peacekeeping arrangements.
Local game developers call for more tax relief to stay in New Zealand
The gaming industry is aiming for $1b in export revenue by 2028.
Labour's David Parker resigns from Parliament
The former Cabinet Minister and Attorney General is quitting politics after 23 years.
Hipkins calls on PM to attend Treaty Principles Bill debate
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has changed his diary to speak at the second reading of the bill and says Christopher Luxon should do the same.
'Defund da police': Billboards attacking Greens appear in Auckland, Wellington
The billboards, which resemble Green Party campaign hoardings, contain the slogans "Defund the Police" and "Vote Green".
Oranga Tamariki chief executive resigns
Chappie Te Kani, who had been in the role since 2022, took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.
Committee calls for Treaty bill to be scrapped
Parliament's Justice Committee has recommended the Treaty Principles Bill go no further, but David Seymour says he is not giving up.
About a quarter of people feel more safe than a year ago - poll
The RNZ-Reid Research Poll reveals over a quarter feel safer, while about 38 percent have not had any safety concerns. Audio
Te Pāti Māori's absence from Privileges Committee won't stop hearing - expert
Professor Andrew Geddis says the refusal shows the 'stand-off' between the tikanga of Parliament and tikanga Māori. Audio
Labour's Greg O'Connor to stick around even if Ōhāriu seat carved up
Under proposals released by the Representation Commission, the electorates of Ōhāriu, Mana, and Ōtaki will be scrapped, and replaced by two new seats: Kenepuru, and Kāpiti. Audio
No love lost as Peters and Hipkins trade barbs
Peter's State of the Nation mentioned Labour 30 times and accused the last government of a "litany of lies". Audio
Labour's shifting position on public-private partnerships
Finance spokeperson Barbara Edmonds' speech to investors last week was about making clear "boundaries".
School lunches firm Libelle owes more than $14m to nearly 250 creditors
Libelle Group was contracted by Compass to deliver 125,000 meals a day as part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme.
Labour sets out investment non-negotiables
Much was made in the build-up about the bipartisan spirit of the summit, with both government and opposition aware of the need to see through projects beyond election cycles. Audio
Call for international help on second Auckland harbour crossing
"We need your thoughts, and the lessons you have learnt being involved in similar projects," Chris Bishop has told a summit.
