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Battle lines drawn as left digs in heels at Govt repeals
The new Government is cranking into its 100-day plan.
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Winston Peters' combative Question Time; youngest MP since 1853 gives maiden speech
Luxon is in Australia for his daughter's university graduation.
Winston Peters acting Prime Minister two weeks into new Govt
Luxon is in Australia for his daughter's university graduation.
Fiery and emotional day as Parliament gets back to business
Parliament got down to business with the first Question Time.
Greens, Labour MP claim genocide occurring in Gaza as Parliament debates ceasefire call
Heated debate saw opposition MPs urge Govt call for 'immediate' ceasefire.
Govt 'absolutely' committed to climate targets despite reversing oil and gas ban, says Simon Watts
Minister says it has a different approach to meeting the emissions reduction targets.
'Bunch of losers' - Peters strafes political opponents in fiery first debate
It came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.
Government agenda in Speech from Throne
The speech is expected to have a focus on driving down the cost of living.
Battle lines drawn as parties make their pledges to new Speaker of the House
Hundreds protested outside Parliament as MPs pledged their allegiance to the King.
'Kīngi Harehare': Controversy over Māori MPs' oath to Charles
Tākuta Ferris and Rawiri Waititi did not stick exactly to the script.
Labour calls for visas for family of Kiwis stuck in Gaza
So far 19 NZ citizens and residents have been assisted in escaping Gaza.
Luxon labels protests 'unfair'; Ngarewa-Packer says PM should heed message being sent
Protests important to unite Māori as new Government starts - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.
'Massive fiscal hole'. Finance minister slams previous Govt, Luxon announces tax credit boost
It comes after Luxon's second Cabinet meeting as Prime Minister.
Luxon admits error, speaks to Hosking on other topics
Christopher Luxon said it was not a deliberate attempt to mislead.
'Massive concern' as prison population rapidly increases with hundreds of staff vacancies
Prison population jumps by over 1000 in past year, new Govt says will rise further.
'Heartbreaking': Luxon says Middle East peace won't be achieved through military action
Luxon says break in humanitarian truce 'heatbreaking'.
'Got that wrong': Luxon backs down on claim only one store in Northland will sell tobacco
Christopher Luxon said it was not a deliberate attempt to mislead.
NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
NZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.
'Dangerously close to endorsing conspiracy theories' - Hipkins hits out at new Govt policies
One of Govt's first priorities is 'fringe concern' about WHO, says Labour.
Luxon's 100-day plan - the 49 actions to 'get things done'
New PM facing pressure to rein in deputy Winston Peters over media comments.
Verrall accuses Govt of putting tobacco lobbyists ahead of Kiwis' health
And 'this Government is digging our people an early grave', says Te Pāti Māori.
'Act like a PM': Hipkins hits out at Luxon and 'coalition of chaos'
Hipkins is expected to respond to National's plan to reduce landlords' tax bills.
Reti says ED security will be beefed up before Christmas
The new Health Minister says work is already 'well under way' on the 100-day plan.
'Gang of thugs': NZ On Air board member resigns over Peters criticism
He called Winston Peters 'malicious' over Deputy PMs attacks on media independence.
David Seymour: Pharmac culture 'needs to change'
David Seymour has responsibility for the public drug-buying agency.
'Everyone can get ahead': New Govt's first Cabinet meeting today
It comes after the new coalition Government was sworn in on Monday.
Watch: Peters defines ‘woke virtue signalling’ in first press conference as deputy PM
Peters also reveals his approach as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Major family policy scrapped to give Winston his wish
National got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.
Explained: What’s happened with Act’s referendum on Treaty principles
Act's policy was one of the more contentious on the election campaign.
'There’ll be more phone calls this evening' - Luxon lands in Wellington
The contest is now between Winston Peters and David Seymour.
MPs returning to Wellington as National, NZ First, Act close in on deal
All three parties are aiming to have a deal signed by the week's end.
'We’re very close': Luxon reveals plan to meet with Peters, Seymour together in coming days
Peters says a 'few more hours' needed before coalition agreement finalised.