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Peters claims part of India FTA breaches coalition agreement - officials say no
Advice contradicts Peters’ claim UNDRIP India FTA clause breaches the coalition deal.
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Watch: 'What is a woman' - Political disruptor heckles Hipkins at market visit
Trevor Mallard appeared to collide with Karl Mokaraka while intervening.
Act wants 'noise cameras' to catch loud cars and boy racers
The cameras combine microphones, video and number plate recognition.
Karl Mokaraka confronts Chris Hipkins
The Labour leader was confronted while visiting Auckland's Ōtara markets on Saturday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Are New Zealand's business leaders really too frightened to speak?
OPINION: Some want to see what policies survive the election and coalition negotiations.
National keeps Labour’s multi-year health funding system - but how much?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has decided to stick with the way health is funded.
Hustle in the Hutt: Ginny Andersen leads Chris Bishop in Hutt South swing seat
Cost of living, the economy and jobs were top concerns for 51%.
Landlord tax cut was never about property – it was about the Labour Party
OPINION: Labour's decision to reinstate the interest deduction ban has rocked the party.
What each party wants to do with your taxes
Newstalk ZB political reporter Ethan Griffiths talks to The Front Page about one of the biggest issues of the election.
Labour claims Luxon 'MIA' on election campaign, National reveals what PM's been doing
There's bickering between the parties on day two of the campaign.
Nicky Hager is part of an elite intelligentsia who hold a Free Speech Union derangement
OPINION: Hager’s book Dirty Work went looking for foreign money. Instead, he found Kiwis.
Watchdog opens inquiry after leaked OIA comments at Education Ministry
The Chief Ombudsman has previously raised 'significant concerns' about the remarks.
Health NZ to hire 380 extra nurses, midwives and assistants in next year
The organisation is also investigating a new model for calculating nursing needs.
Govt signals shift away from property buyouts after disasters
A paper prepared by consultants suggests the idea of a Government-backed flood insurer.
Oh dear, the leaders’ debates loom and only one Chris has anything to sell
OPINION: Anyone who’s worked on these productions knows how rehearsed the exchanges are.
Two-thirds of Kiwis want wealth tax, Labour's grip on main issues loosens
New survey comes amid persistent attacks from National on potential taxes under Labour.
Election 2026: The official battle for your vote begins now
Thomas Coughlan joins The Front Page as election season 2026 officially kicks off.
Alternative proposal delays LNG terminal decision
The Government’s plan to build a liquefied natural gas import terminal has stalled.
Government announces $2 million funding boost for Pet Refuge for shelter maintenance
Pet Refuge will receive $2m to shelter pets from abusive homes.
NZ First promises to drop tax rate for small businesses
The party's policy includes dropping the tax rate from 28% to 20%.
$2 million boost in funding for Pet Refuge
Ministers announced that the money for Pet Refuge would come from the Proceeds of Crime Fund. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Beehive report card: Top 5 performers in the House this term
OPINION: Parliament broke up yesterday and a few honourable mentions are in order.
Labour pledges billions to build more social housing, fix hospitals
If elected, the party says it would also fund improvements at nearly every state school.
Chris Hipkins and Ginny Andersen speak to media
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Labour jobs spokeswoman Ginny Andersen speak to media
'Worthwhile': Lung cancer patient hopes new screening trial will go national
The mobile screening programme will begin next year in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.
Leaked document details 'significant' change at Govt department, exit from regions
The document outlines a proposal to cut 28 roles and 'remove' a team from the regions.
Election battle cries, jibes and Winston v the Greens dominate final Parliament debate
Peters' words became almost impossible to discern amid the din across the House.
Watch: 'I do not care' – Luxon, Seymour rebuff questions about Nicky Hager’s new book
Hager's book was released on Tuesday evening.
What Nicky Hager’s Dirty Work alleges about the Taxpayers’ Union
David Fisher joins The Front Page to break down the allegations made in Nicky Hager's Dirty Work.
Watchdog takes action after education official's leaked OIA comments
The Ombudsman speaks of 'significant concerns' over reports about the Education Ministry.