Politics
This category covers news and updates on domestic political developments, government policies, elections, and the actions of political parties within New Zealand.
Using a structured literacy approach to teach reading: What you need to know
2 hours ago
Using a structured literacy approach to teach reading: What you need to know
Explainer – The government from 2025 is mandating how state schools teach children to read. But what is structured literacy…
Cabinet mulls creation of mega spy agency as FIANZ seeks ‘serious rethink’
8 hours ago
Cabinet mulls creation of mega spy agency as FIANZ seeks ‘serious rethink’
A super security and intelligence agency recommended four years ago and said to be “not too far away” last August,…
Future of the planet more important than the Greens survival, former co-leader James Shaw says
14 hours ago
Future of the planet more important than the Greens survival, former co-leader James Shaw says
Before he left Parliament, former Green Party leader James Shaw sat down for an interview on RNZ’s 30 with Guyon…
Labour claims win as govt commits to new free school lunches model
20 hours ago
Labour claims win as govt commits to new free school lunches model
The Labour Party is claiming a win for its campaign that the government commit to keeping and funding free school…
Free school lunches: Labour MP apologises over ‘offensive’ Hamas tweet to Seymour
1 day ago
Free school lunches: Labour MP apologises over ‘offensive’ Hamas tweet to Seymour
Labour MP Duncan Webb has apologised after tweeting a jibe about ACT leader David Seymour, asking if he does not…
Government quiet on costs, building plan for Waikato prison expansion
1 day ago
Government quiet on costs, building plan for Waikato prison expansion
The government will not say what its budget is to expand a Waikato prison by 810 extra beds or if…
Prison spending: Waikeria to have capacity for nearly 2000 beds
2 days ago
Prison spending: Waikeria to have capacity for nearly 2000 beds
Waikeria Prison will eventually have the capacity for 1865 beds, the government has clarified after a series of maths gaffes.…
Green MP Julie Anne Genter responds after behaviour in the House, florist’s accusations
2 days ago
Green MP Julie Anne Genter responds after behaviour in the House, florist’s accusations
Green MP Julie Anne Genter has spoken to media for the first time after behaviour which led to her being…
‘Pretty dire’ situation for patients as junior doctors strike over pay cuts
2 days ago
‘Pretty dire’ situation for patients as junior doctors strike over pay cuts
The disruption to patient care from a nationwide junior doctors strike is bordering on unsafe, one senior doctor claims. Resident…
Carmel Sepuloni believed to be contestant on new season’s Celebrity Treasure Island
2 days ago
Carmel Sepuloni believed to be contestant on new season’s Celebrity Treasure Island
Former deputy prime minister and senior Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni is understood to be one of the contestants on the…