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Tama Potaka: There were only 3 sports you could play — rugby, rugby or rugby

National's Tama Potaka likes to keep physically and mentally agile.

Thomas Coughlan: Michael Wood on thin ice, but safe for now

Michael Wood won't be sacked from Cabinet just yet, writes Thomas Coughlan.

Nats say Govt-farming emissions group is 'dead'

Time runs low on getting pricing scheme up before election.

Disposable vapes to be banned, new retailers can’t be within 300m of schools and marae

The only vapes available for purchase after March would need replaceable batteries.

PM: Michael Wood was asked six times to ditch Auckland Airport shares, explanation not ‘adequate’

If no other issues came to light, Wood would likely return as Transport Minister.

PM stands down Michael Wood as Transport Minister

Chris Hipkins said he would speak to Michael Wood today.

Focus: PM on standing down Transport Minister Michael Wood

The Prime Minister, Chris Hipkins, on standing down Transport Minister Michael Wood. Video / Mark Mitchell

Focus: Tama Potaka - six months as Hamilton West MP

Six months into his tenure as the Hamilton West MP, Tama Potaka has earned a reputation as a fitness enthusiast and push-up aficionado. Video / Mike Scott

Focus: Party leaders on proposed electoral law reforms

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon give their take on the proposed electoral law reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell

‘Red tape police’: Act hopes to ditch excess regulation

Election policy may be similar to what the party has advocated for in the past.

Will it be Paula Bennett v Wayne Brown for Auckland mayor in 2025?

Whispers have it that Paula Bennett is getting serious about Auckland mayor for 2025.

Claire Trevett: Backtracks and attack tactics make for messy week in politics

From road signs to contraception - what on earth is going on?

Act to continue mission to double its vote in 2023 election at annual conference

Two shiny additions to the Act team ahead of the election will be a timely boost.

Inside National's internal ideological challenges as they look towards the election

The National Party is fighting for its future against a resurgent Act Party.

Minister commits to investigate sector’s concerns with Govt’s $1.2b childcare policy

Childcare providers have for years called for an independent funding review.

Education Minister Jan Tinetti warned by police for electoral advertising breach

While it did not meet the threshold for prosecution, a formal warning was issued.

Former Māori Party leader supporting National candidate in Māori electorate

Turia also met National leader Christopher Luxon for the first time last night.

Simon Wilson: Villain or buffoon? Wayne Brown’s budget has fallen apart

OPINION: The Mayor doesn't have enough support for his budget, or any idea what to do now.