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Speech came amid child support debate, claims comment aimed instead at 'deadbeat dads'.

Labour and Green MPs voted against Act proposal over replacement RMA legislation.

Parmar was unsuccessful in becoming the candidate for three electorates for National.

The number of grants paid hadn't been finalised, but leftover money would be returned.

Kiri Allan was handed the wrong speech to read in Parliament.

Labour's Ikaroa-Rāwhiti electorate wants Jackson to oppose Whaitiri.

Opinion: 'Historic deal secured during a time of increasing protectionism abroad.'

A bill to change and streamline the law has been going through Parliament.

Minister investigated over accusations she misled Parliament, fire crews fight blaze in South Auckland and Wayne Brown lashes out on the eve of his final budget proposal, in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Neither seems likely to budge over their approach.

NZ's defence minister is expected to have a meeting with one of China's bit hitters.

The policy threatened to diminish the diversity of providers in New Zealand.

Jan Tinetti might be the first MP in 15 years to be found in contempt.

Ministers considered changes to exempt some utes from the 'tax'.

Treasury warns a hike may be needed as soon as July 1 next year.

The language used for safety signs like stop or give way signs will not be changed.

National has agreed to meet with ministers in a bid to save housing agreement.

PM Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon speak to the media about on bi-lingual road signs. Video / Mark Mitchell

Te Pāti Māori have some political advice for Labour.

Crime looks to become a key issue ahead of the general election in October.

OPINION: Luxon's impossible task: To win floating voters in the middle and on the right.

Political editor Claire Trevett gives her verdict on parties' political point scoring.

Policy reversal came after one MP called them 'confusing' - 'should all be in English'.

It comes as latest data shows a small increase in ram raids in the past month.

The relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.

The number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.

Whether police chase or not will depend on what crime has been committed and the risk.

Campaigner says Govt inquiry needed to reveal true extent of poverty in NZ.

Further bipartisan efforts on housing seem unlikely after Nats' about-face on density.