National unveils shadow government

National’s new caucus line-up reflects the party’s wealth of talent and experience across a range of portfolios, but most importantly in... Read More

$100K support for flood affected Napier community

The government will contribute $100,000 towards a Mayoral Relief Fund to support those most affected by the recent severe weather in Napier. “I... Read More

New vaping laws take effect today

New vaping laws in New Zealand will come into effect today. Health Minister Andrew Little says the laws are intended to discourage young people from... Read More

NZ PM congratulates US President-elect Joe Biden

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on their victory in the US Presidential election. “The... Read More

More pay equity measures come into force

Employees in female-dominated occupations now have a clearer pathway to pay equity, with changes to New Zealand’s Equal Pay Act coming into force... Read More

Special votes: National loses two seats

The National Party has lost another two MPs on the final election result - with Labour and the Māori Party picking up an extra seat each. The Electoral... Read More

Cabinet gets shake-up with new COVID portfolio

If it was a COVID election, this could be called a COVID Cabinet, with the pandemic having a big hand in the shape of the new ministerial line-up. Prime... Read More

Grant Robertson takes on deputy PM role

Finance and Infrastructure Minister Grant Robertson has been announced as the new deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand. The announcement comes this... Read More

Doctors prepare to put euthanasia law into action

Doctors are gearing up for a hefty year of planning and preparation with the End of Life Choice Act set to come into force. The preliminary referendum... Read More

Labour and Greens sign cooperation agreement

The Labour Party and the Green Party will have a Cooperation Agreement that will see the Green Party Co-leaders hold ministerial portfolios outside of... Read More

Live updates: Referendum results and reactions

The Electoral Commission has released the preliminary results of the end of life choice and cannabis legalisation and control referendums. The preliminary... Read More

Waititi to replace Tamihere as co-leader

The Māori Party has confirmed Rawiri Waititi as its new co-leader, pending special votes confirming his win in the Waiariki electorate seat. Waititi... Read More

Māori Party looks set to return to Waiariki

The Māori Party is set to return to Parliament if special votes in Waiariki mirror those already counted, but it's close; last night Rawiri Waititi... Read More

​​​​​​​McClay wins fifth term as Rotorua MP

Todd McClay has beaten off a strong challenge from Labour Party candidate Claire Mahon to win his fifth term as Rotorua electorate MP. McClay will represent... Read More

Tamati claims ‘race isn’t over yet‘ for Waiariki

A defiant Tamati Coffey has claimed the “race isn’t over yet” for the Waiariki electorate, despite Māori Party rival Rawiri Waititi’s... Read More