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'The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.'
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Brooke van Velden responds to criticism from Winston Peters
Brooke van Velden thinks it is odd Winston Peters would criticise her for using the c-word.
'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake'
'I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.
Union accuses minister of ‘passing the buck’ on pay equity changes
The reform has prompted protests up and down the country.
Nicola Willis condemns use of ‘C’ word in Parliament
Willis emphasises it should not be weaponised against women. Video / Jason Dorday
Audrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politics
OPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament?
U-turn: Treasury to let union and other groups attend Budget lock-up
The move follows Nicola Willis intervening.
NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech
Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget social investment speech
Govt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?
ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.
Privileges committee recommends suspension for Te Pāti Māori MPs
Te Pāti Māori has been advised of the committee's decision.
'Slanting the playing field': Treaty concerns over new Act-backed legislation
More than 18,000 people have registered support for the Waitangi Tribunal claim.
Labour doesn’t rule out taxes from Greens’ $89b plan, coalition attacks 'Marxist' budget
National says Labour "on the train to the clown show".
The big lessons for NZ in Australia's under-16 social media ban
There are some blanks to fill in as the deadline looms.
Govt appoints leaders for new research institutes in major overhaul
Barry Harris will lead the Bioeconomy Science Institute after the merger.
Watch: Brooke van Velden drops c-bomb after Labour asks if she agrees with infamous column
It comes as Labour refused to condemn the column.
Jan Tinetti questions Brooke van Velden during Question Time
Watch a heated back and forth around the topic of pay equity. Video / Parliament TV
The Green party releases its alternative Budget
Greens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark Mitchell
Greens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jets
The Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.
'Ridiculous': Why Firearms Minister compared guns to ovens and toasters
McKee raises concern about the cost-benefit justification for maintaining a gun registry.
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Watch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance rates
Most of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.
David Seymour's $140 million Getting kids in School programme
David Seymour speaks with Mike Hosking about the new $140 million Getting kids in School programme. Video / NZ Herald
'Dangerous and direct threat': Urgent Waitangi Tribunal hearing into Seymour's new bill
Seymour says the bill will help remove unnecessary red-tape and improve lives.
David Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’
Why a former MP thinks his tax change of 2021 went too far and how it could be fixed.
‘Debt-funded spending spree’: Economist from NZ’s largest bank aims at Labour’s Budgets
An ANZ economist has said Labour's Budgets were unsustainable and fuelled inflation.
'Lies': Luxon on attack as Hipkins claims PM ‘taking money out of women’s pay packets’
The Labour leader denied he's scaremongering.
Opinion: Prisoner voting ban shows how few parliamentary power checks there are
OPINION: It will damage a critical but fragile check on Government power.
Police Minister accepts McSkimming resignation could impact public confidence
There are multiple investigations into the former Deputy Police Commissioner.
Pay equity tit-for-tat
National and Labour accuse each other of lying over pay equity claims. Video / Mark Mitchell
Economic milestone set as Govt signals first Super Fund withdrawal date
The Government will make the first withdrawal since the fund was established in 2001.
NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins' pre-Budget speech
Chris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ Herald
Inside the India-Pakistan conflict and what it means for NZ’s trade aspirations
The two countries have negotiated a ceasefire after weeks of tensions.
Watch: 'Govt is gaslighting all Kiwi women' Hipkins says in pre-Budget speech
The Government refuses to disclose how much money it will save from reducing pay equity.