‘His commitment to the kaupapa was fearless and unwavering’
Labour leader Chris Hipkins pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell
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'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Police to reduce involvement in mental health crises, new threshold for response
'Police are not trained mental health experts', 'it's health's role'.
Ministers flag health aid boost to the Pacific
Tonga's PM says the impact of climate change is worsening health outcomes for his people.
Legacy, conspiracies and what ifs: 50 years since PM Kirk died in office
Kirk only served two years but was very popular with the public.
Four mines included in draft fast-track bill floated during coalition negotiations
Forest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer flips report critical of Rawiri Waititi back on Government
Parliament debated a report into what should happen to MPs who breach comity.
Is Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amount
Labour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".
'Hugely relieved': National MP David MacLeod responds to police decision on donations disclosure failure
MacLeod hopeful PM Christopher Luxon will take him off the 'naughty boys' bench'.
The penalty for misusing disability car parks will increase from $150 to $750
The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.
'Totalitarianism’: Collins to speak with Jones after he takes another crack at judges
Jones has taken another swipe at the judiciary.
Audrey Young: The mother of all political questions - Hipkins wades into Māori sovereignty debate
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.
Menendez March addresses media after Tana injunction hearing
The Green Party whip told media after a High Court hearing in Auckland that the party and Tana agreed to delay any meeting until after the judicial review application is heard.
'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%
The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.
Fuel taxes could be gone by 2027, tolls coming for new roads
The end of fuel taxes could come sooner than thought.
NZ supports Taiwan’s Pacific forum links amid report China pushing for exclusion
Luxon confirmed he met with the US yesterday but Aukus wasn't discussed.
'A real stretch': Law expert says Darleen Tana's chances of winning in court 'not good'
Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.
Gang crackdown: Govt wants fewer victims of crime, but no target for how many gangsters
The Government's gang legislation is likely to pass on Thursday.
Privileges committee rules on suppression issue involving Rawiri Waititi
Waititi “appeared to breach” a court suppression order in the House last year.
Tonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands Forum
The PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.
Labour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructure
Chris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.
'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciary
It comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.
Darleen Tana saga: Greens head to court over the right to hold a meeting
Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.
Embattled MP Darleen Tana takes legal action against Green Party
Ex-Green MP Darleen Tana has told the Greens they are not going anywhere.
Green Party faces prospect of court injunction
Chlöe Swarbrick says the party may face a court injunction as it decides whether to use the waka-jumping law to expel independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
Winston Peters accepts human-induced climate change after Opposition decries ‘embarrassing’ comments
Labour fears Peters' comments reflect badly on New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Focus Live: Green Party gives update on Darleen Tana
Focus Live: Green Party give update on Darleen Tana
Acclaimed filmmaker says Govt 'daft' to cut Creatives in Schools programme
Funding was pulled as the programme didn't align with Government priorities.
Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs
Defence Minister Judith Collins announces new Defence Force chiefs, including the first woman Army chief, Brigadier Rose King. Video / Mark Mitchell
Rob Campbell: Cross-party or apolitical policies in economy is mistaken and even dangerous
Rob Campbell believes bi-partisan politics is the only way forward
‘Increasing’ threats to NZ security, ministry warns, as Collins appoints new defence chiefs
The defence chiefs will be in place as the country faces a complex global environment.
‘Don’t put him in detention’: PM Luxon banters with Pacific leaders, signs NZ-Tonga partnership
Luxon saved his best line for his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese.
'A bigger problem': Low pass rates for new NCEA tests cause concern
Thousands of students have failed new NCEA literacy and numeracy tests.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the country
OPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.