Russell Palmer

Councils might consider raising fees for things like pools, recreation centres and other community facilities, Wellington mayor Andrew Little says. Audio

The government's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of two percent and a maximum of four percent, and would take effect from the start of 2027.

A $357,000 payout to the former chief executive of Pharmac was "well beyond the norm in the public sector", says Labour.

Explainer - The government is intent on reform, however, many questions on the "reset' remain unanswered. Audio

New data sheds light on the public's perceptions of crime and the justice system.

The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose". Audio

The prime minister's statements are doing little to hose down opposition claims his KiwiSaver policy is likely linked to a rise in the retirement age.

The first round of $50 million in funding is going to seven programmes.

Labour has overtaken National on perceptions of its ability to manage the economy, putting the party on top for 15 of the top 20 issues for New Zealanders.

Submissions on the Fast Track Approvals Amendment Bill close at 2pm.

Gains from breaching the Act under the current system can sometimes outweigh the penalties.

"What's the difference between that and any other avenue they already have for communicating anonymously?" an advocate asks. Audio

A bill to make road tolling easier and shift Road User Charges towards a digital tracking system has been introduced to Parliament.

The bill got the backing of the coalition parties

The Associate Education Minister says there was a drop-off in school attendance in the final week of Term 3.

It passed with support from all parties other than the independent MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.

But coalition parties would still have a majority, according to a new Curia-Taxpayers Union poll,

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have delivered their first votes as independent MPs from afar, using the Green Party as proxies.

In his speech at Parliament the Racing Minister said greyhound injury rates were too high and the industry had lost its social licence.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris have delivered their first votes as independent MPs from afar, using the Green Party as proxies.

Willie Jackson says his party will not consider ousted MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris as candidates.

The call to throw out Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris leaves the party and its leaders with a new problem.

The public will not find out until after the election how the party plans to handle the thousands of property valuations needed.

The NZ Pork industry group were consulted by the government.

The government first announced its commitment to boost halal meat trade with Malaysia in July.