Chris Hipkins said today he wanted a greatly improved version of National's legislation "implemented" by the next government after the election.
Politics
6:38pm
3:11
A leak at a commercial property led to more than 20 times the usual volume of water being used from February to June.
6:30pm
As part of its "no new taxes" commitment, National has ruled out a bed tax if re-elected.
4:40pm
2:24
World’s second-largest economy to be penalised for flooding the global market with underpriced goods.
1:27pm
The Government proposes capping rates at 4% – with annual rates increases within an initial target range of 2% to 4%.
11:15am
4:53
National's decision to stick with Christopher Luxon appears at odds with the wider public.
11:14am
Local Government Minister Simon Watts delivers a major announcement on the future of local government.
11:12am
The former minister has refused to shed further light on the failed leadership challenge that cost him his portfolios, saying he is focused on looking forward.
10:25am
The bill won't get through Parliament before the election, and the proposed system excludes a range of digital services based on existing Australian standards.
Monday 3:20pm
9:43
Labour leader Chris Hipkins framed November's election as a choice about the country's direction.
Monday 12:41pm
2:25
John Glover says National has abandoned a chance to make international visitors contribute, while Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the move undermines a Govt deal.
Monday 8:16am
4:27
Three candidates have put their hat in the ring for the electorate made up of regions in the west of the North Island.
Te Ao Māori
Monday 6:01am
National had previously committed only to "no new taxes on working people".
Sun, Aug 23
3:49
The policy, titled One Law for All with One Future Together, was released at 1pm.
2:34
The party released a fiscal strategy this morning, adopting the same surplus timeline forecast in Budget 2026 but promising a different route to it.
2:19
Henry mused about creating a world-class cancer hospital when he announced his candidacy. ACT is running with the idea.
Sat, Aug 22
It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however.
Fri, Aug 21
Advocates are calling for a ban on insurers using genetic results, warning that up to 30% of people avoid testing over discrimination fears.
Health
The event is due to be held at Māngere Town Centre on August 29 as a free community celebration of Lomu and his legacy.
Thu, Aug 20
Luxon will face Hipkins on October 6, but has turned down TVNZ's second leaders' debate scheduled for two days before the November 7 election.
"It's a common-sense decision and I would like to commend Minister Chris Bishop for listening to our community," Dan Gordon said.
Environment
"We can afford to feed our children nutritious kai and put money back into our local communities," co-leader Marama Davidson said.
Pukaki ward councillor Frank Hocken was accused of pushing two staff members during a confrontation in May.
Wed, Aug 19
Electoral Commission figures show the number of overseas voters enrolled in Māori electorates rose from 6891 in 2023 to 11,511 by July 1.
A Health NZ spokesperson said it had now changed its hiring processes and four regional recruitment panels no longer existed.
