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'No new guns': Luxon's promise ahead of gun law reform
The Prime Minister would not be drawn on his coalition partner's proposal to liberalise access to centrefire semi-automatic firearms.
Freyberg High School haka was 'peaceful', not 'over-excited' - student
A haka directed at ACT Leader David Seymour was a legitimate form of protest, one student says.
Watch: Nicola Willis's media briefing heckler
A member of the public at her media conference asked about school lunches and tax cuts, and "will the landlords get enough to eat?"
Watch: Willis reveals economy has slipped further this year
The Finance Minister is urging businesses to play a greater role in rebuilding the economy while revealing the books are in worse shape than thought.
The Christchurch Call five years on from mosque attacks
It's five years to the day since a terrorist launched an attack on two Christchurch mosques, killing 51 people. This year's anniversary falls within the first week of Ramadan and members of the city's… Audio
Investigation launched into Green MP Darleen Tana
The Green Party is facing questions about how much it knew, and when, over allegations involving MP Darleen Tana. Ms Tana has been suspended from the party and an investigation has been launched after… Audio
Green MP suspended amid migrant exploitation claims
The party is defending its handling of MP Darleen Tana's suspension, despite becoming aware of the allegations a month ago. Audio
'Deaths will go up': International expert unimpressed with speed limit changes
Eric Howard says New Zealand should not be abandoning Road to Zero targets. Audio
Shock suspension of Green MP over migrant exploitation claims
RNZ's political editor Jo Moir discusses the latest turmoil in the Green Party. Audio
Analysis: Green Party MP Darleen Tana suspended
The Green Party has suspended one of its MPs, Darleen Tana, after she was linked to alleged migrant exploitation by her husband's company.
A Green Party spokesperson has confirmed Ms Tana was… Audio
Green MP suspended over links to alleged migrant exploitation
The Green Party has suspended one of its MPs, Darleen Tana, after she was linked to alleged migrant exploitation by her husband's company.
A Green Party spokesperson has confirmed Ms Tana was… Audio
A brief history of government bailouts
A ski field is the latest in a long line of floundering private companies being rescued by the taxpayer.
What the long-term plan means for Aucklanders: Part 2
Animal control improvements, higher parking fees and cutting "stupidly expensive" roading projects are all in Auckland's long-term plan.
Government's casino tax plan blows out by $500m
Inland Revenue predicts the government's plans to raise money from online casinos will bring in much less money than National had costed for in the campaign.
China's Foreign Minister to visit NZ for first time in 7 years
Wang will meet with Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in Wellington for a bilateral meeting and official dinner.
Method, scale and details of Ghahraman's shoplifting revealed
Court documents explain how the former Green MP stole clothes from shops in Auckland and Wellington.
'We've inherited a situation': Luxon defends more money for Ruapehu
David Seymour, who previously criticised the "gravy train" of funding, says the coalition is crystal clear this is the operators' last chance.
Labour looks to rebuild at caucus retreat
The Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told his caucus it needs to re-build the party into a winning machine, ahead of the next election Labour MPs are meeting in Martinborough for their first caucus… Audio
Labour caucus retreat an opportunity to set strong agenda - Commentator
A political commentator says Labour needs to use their caucus retreat to set a strong opposition agenda.
Party members are heading to Martinborough today for an annual get-together.
Commentator… Audio
Big questions over council books after Three Waters
The demise of Three Waters has left councils facing a dilemma.