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Politics

Christopher Luxon speaks at a post-Cabinet media conference (file image).

PM Christopher Luxon set to reshuffle Cabinet later this week

It comes ahead of the departure of Judith Collins and Shane Reti, who are currently two National ministers in Luxon's government.

Politics

6:13pm

Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson (left) and Chlöe Swarbrick (right).

Row erupts after Greens decline former sex worker’s candidacy

Fired Up Stilettos alleged its chairperson had been put through a disrespectful interview process when applying to become a candidate for the party.

Politics

4:58pm

Relations between Mark Brown (left) and Winston Peters have become more cordial in recent weeks.

Is the big thaw in frosty ties between Cook Islands and NZ now underway?

Analysis: Foreign Minister Winston Peters is heading to the Cook Islands tomorrow in a move that signifies a further improvement in relations between the two countries.

Politics

4:04pm

Chris Bishop.

Govt waters down Auckland housing plan again as bill introduced

"Our expectation is that this revised capacity number finally brings consensus on this important issue," said the Housing Minister.

Politics

12:47pm

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left), Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones during the post-Cabinet press conference last week.

No NZ fuel phase meeting amid Australia tax move, jet fuel dip

Despite that, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said "we are continuing to prepare for a move to phase 2 if we need to".

Politics

Monday 4:54pm

Christopher Luxon speaks at a post-Cabinet media conference (file image).

PM Christopher Luxon set to reshuffle Cabinet later this week

It comes ahead of the departure of Judith Collins and Shane Reti, who are currently two National ministers in Luxon's government.

Politics

6:13pm

Greens co-leaders Marama Davidson (left) and Chlöe Swarbrick (right).

Row erupts after Greens decline former sex worker’s candidacy

Fired Up Stilettos alleged its chairperson had been put through a disrespectful interview process when applying to become a candidate for the party.

Politics

4:58pm

Relations between Mark Brown (left) and Winston Peters have become more cordial in recent weeks.

Is the big thaw in frosty ties between Cook Islands and NZ now underway?

Analysis: Foreign Minister Winston Peters is heading to the Cook Islands tomorrow in a move that signifies a further improvement in relations between the two countries.

Politics

4:04pm

Chris Bishop.

Govt waters down Auckland housing plan again as bill introduced

"Our expectation is that this revised capacity number finally brings consensus on this important issue," said the Housing Minister.

Politics

12:47pm

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left), Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones during the post-Cabinet press conference last week.

No NZ fuel phase meeting amid Australia tax move, jet fuel dip

Despite that, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said "we are continuing to prepare for a move to phase 2 if we need to".

Politics

Monday 4:54pm

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Speaking to Breakfast's Tova O'Brien, the Prime Minister said the Government was considering changes to tax settings and potentially further "targeted" support for New Zealanders.

Scheduled 12c per litre petrol tax hike 'unlikely' to go ahead - PM

Transport Minister also hinted at scrapping the increases last week.

Politics

Monday 8:37am

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Composite image by Vania Chandrawidjaja (iStock/1News)

KiwiSaver, fuel relief, minimum wage: April changes affecting your wallet

1News breaks down the changes likely to boost or dent your wallet in the coming month.

Politics

Monday 6:00am

New foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters speaks to Q+A's Jack Tame.

Labour's Walters accuses coalition of 'one-sided' foreign affairs

"When Israel and the US invaded Iran, the Government should have called that out as a breach of the UN Charter," says the party's new foreign affairs spokesperson.

Politics

Sun, Mar 29

Several bottle shops in Auckland have been caught selling alcohol to minors. (File image/Stuff).

'Profit over people': Communities push back on proposed alcohol reforms

Concerns are growing among health providers and whānau about the Government's proposed alcohol reforms, with warnings they could increase harm in vulnerable communities.

Te Ao Māori

Sat, Mar 28

Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

Hipkins denies misleading public over Covid vaccine risk to under 18s

Earlier this month, Hipkins said the Ministry of Health never passed expert advice about potential risk to teenagers on to ministers.

Politics

Fri, Mar 27

NZ's fuel alert system - what you need to know

NZ's fuel alert system - what you need to know

Fuel remains readily available, but the Government has refreshed its response framework amid Middle East uncertainty. 1News explains the alert system and when it would kick in.

Politics

Fri, Mar 27

Govt updates national fuel plan amid global upheaval

Govt updates national fuel plan amid global upheaval

Finance Minister Nicola Willis outlined "four clear phases" that responded "proportionately" to the risks to New Zealand’s fuel security.

Business

Fri, Mar 27

PM says the relief is targeted at the genuinely squeezed middle lower income working New Zealanders. 

Govt releases unscheduled fuel update after diesel concerns

Six "on water" vessels discharging or moving between New Zealand ports were carrying 11.6 days of diesel, 19.8 days of petrol cover, and 11.7 days of jet fuel.

Politics

Thu, Mar 26

The Commerce and Consumer Affairs minister, National's Scott Simpson, introduced legislation last year to ban in-store card surcharges, so shoppers would not be penalised for their choice of payment.

ACT, Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban 'dead', National says not so

Retail NZ said it was pleased the government had listened to retailers in not progressing the bill - but Scott Simpson says Retail NZ was wrong.

Business

Thu, Mar 26

The Whanganui Residents and Ratepayers Association says the full cost of Whanganui District Council's new logo and rebrand is still unknown.

Whanganui council faces criticism after $62k logo spend

The council unveiled the new design in January after research found most residents could not recall the council’s existing crest logo.

Politics

Wed, Mar 25

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Snapper fish (file image).

Hooked: Govt U-turn on changes to commercial fishing size limits

The proposal would have allowed commercial fishers to catch and sell undersized fish, such as snapper and tarakihi, to avoid waste.

Politics

Wed, Mar 25

One of Callum Bircher's Dash Transport trucks at work.

Govt fuel relief 'should have gone to business' – struggling region

Desperate Gisborne companies say diesel relief for companies would have a much wider impact.

Politics

Wed, Mar 25

Julian Batchelor in court

'Wholly unsuccessful': Julian Batchelor loses defamation case against TVNZ

Judge David Clark found all three affirmative defences raised by the defendants — truth, honest opinion, and responsible communication — were proven.

Business

Tue, Mar 24

PM says the relief is targeted at the genuinely squeezed middle lower income working New Zealanders. 

Is the fuel support package 'generous' or not enough?

The Government today announced it would give $50 a week to families who qualify for the in-work tax credit.

Politics

Tue, Mar 24

Petrol prices are on the rise (illustration).

'Fails to meet the crisis': Govt fuel relief draws opposition reaction

"The situation demands far more than what was announced today," says Greens co-leader Marama Davidson.

Politics

Tue, Mar 24

New Zealand money illustration.

Fuel relief package: Who is eligible and how does it work?

The Government has announced a support package to ease the impact of increasing fuel prices - but how does it work and who is eligible?

Business

Tue, Mar 24

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveiled the cost-of-living relief package earlier this afternoon.

Details of Govt's fuel cost relief released - in-work tax credit boost

The temporary boost to the in-work tax credit will also expand eligibility to about 14,000 additional working families, who will receive the credit at a reduced rate.

Politics

Tue, Mar 24

Brooke Van Velden makes the announcement at Parliament.

ACT deputy leader announces she'll stand down at election

Brooke Van Velden's party called a press conference at short notice on Tuesday morning to make the announcement.

Politics

Tue, Mar 24

District court judge Ema Aitken was accused of disrupting a NZ First party fundraiser at the club on November 22, 2024

Northern Club says judge and others in Peters incident won't be back

The club's president also urged members not to speak to the media about the November 2024 incident.

Politics

Tue, Mar 24

Close-Up of Man Refueling Vehicle at Gas Station Pump. File photo.

Government set to unveil details of fuel support package

Cabinet has signed off on what support the government will offer in the face of rising fuel costs.

Politics

Tue, Mar 24

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