The Greens co-leader was kicked out of the debating chamber.

Swarbrick kicked from House, accuses Speaker of 'double standards'

"Am I seriously going to be the worst offender in this for merely daring to point out that the rules are being applied equally?"

4:39pm

1:48

NZ First leader Winston Peters (L) told Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan (R) to "go back to your own country".

Peters refuses to apologise for 'racist' remark after PM meeting

The Foreign Minister attracted a firestorm of criticism last week after telling the Greens' Lawrence Xu-Nan to "go back to where you've come from".

3:04pm

0:50

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to the Rotorua Business Chamber.

PM's small business remark caused 'a lot of hurt' - National minister

But Nicola Willis suggested today that Luxon's apology "reflected his integrity".

12:24pm

7:38

Chris Hipkins and Winston Peters.

'He cannot represent NZ': Hipkins rules out Peters as foreign minister

The Labour leader said Peters should not be foreign minister in any government.

11:21am

2:33

The former General Headquarters Building.

Five Wellington sites could have heritage status removed or changed

Chris Bishop says an investigation found some heritage provisions are having negative impacts on economic growth.

Monday 6:57pm

2:21

Christopher Luxon

'I got that wrong': Luxon apologises for remarks about small businesses

"I am sorry if my comments do not properly acknowledge the challenges that many small business owners are facing, and that I got that wrong."

Monday 3:54pm

Luxon plans chat with Peters about 'racist' remarks 'at some point'

Luxon plans chat with Peters about 'racist' remarks 'at some point'

The PM said he hadn't reached out to his Foreign Minister as they were both "on the road," despite the remarks gaining international attention and diplomatic pushback.

Monday 11:10am

PPTA president Chris Abercrombie says teachers don't want powers to physically remove disruptive students, calling the ACT policy "a solution looking for a problem".

ACT's disruptive student plan 'a solution looking for a problem' - PPTA

Leader David Seymour says the policy would give teachers more tools to tackle disruption, while the PPTA union called it "a solution looking for a problem".

Monday 8:15am

Stanislav Krans was asked by Q+A's Jack Tame for evidence behind the FSB's spying allegation.

NZ 'not in focus' of Russian intelligence as envoy plays down spy case

"If it is proved that he is guilty, so it will be the judgement of the court, not by FSB or any of the structures in my country."

Sun, Aug 2

Peters announced the policy on Sunday afternoon.

NZ First's proposed grant to encourage 'more Kiwis having more children'

Announced today, the proposed Kiwi Kids Grant would provide a tax-free $5000 annual payment for the first three years of a child's life for each family's first, second and third child.

Sun, Aug 2

Paul Henry and David Seymour.

ACT policy would see 'reasonable force' used to remove unruly students

"Let's be honest, there are a lot of little s**** in classrooms, and we need to address that if we're going to lift education standards," ACT candidate Paul Henry said.

Sun, Aug 2

Outgoing Children’s Commissioner: 'I have been a fair and balanced critic'

Outgoing Children’s Commissioner: 'I have been a fair and balanced critic'

Claire Achmad’s role as the independent children’s advocate ended on Friday — despite her wanting to stay on.

Sun, Aug 2

Te Whatu Ora apologised to the people who have been waiting longer than was appropriate, and for the distress this may have caused.

Funding for more local GPs to remove suspected skin cancer

The planned expansion is the first stage of the governments' $23 million investment in community healthcare.

Sat, Aug 1

We ask 1News readers their thoughts in the lead-up to the 2026 general election.

'I don't really like them, but I plan to vote for them'

OPINION: A Wellington landscaper knows exactly which way he's going to vote.

Sat, Aug 1

The sign would say 100, but the limit would be 80.

Lowering speed limit to 80km/h in Govt's plan in case of fuel shortage

It's estimated the proposal, revealed in official advice, would save millions of litres of fuel.

Sat, Aug 1

July 2026
Mongrel Mob and Black Power patches.

Gang patch ban inconsistent with Bill of Rights, High Court finds

The Minister of Justice said the point of the legislation was to be "tough" on gang members and the law "will not be changing".

Fri, Jul 31

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon flanked by Rotorua MP Todd McClay, Tauranga MP Sam uffinde, and Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford.

'Yes, I do': Luxon asked if he thinks Peters' remarks were racist

The Prime Minister says the NZ First leader's comments caused "huge offence" to the Chinese-Kiwi community but he won't be sacking him as Foreign Minister.

Fri, Jul 31

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong

Opportunity Party announces candidate list for 2026 election

Party leader Qiulae Wong said the candidates combine fresh political thinking with substantial real-world experience.

Fri, Jul 31

NZ First leader Winston Peters (L) told Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan (R) to "go back to your own country".

Peters 'inviting a sacking' with attack on Chinese-born MP - Helen Clark

The Foreign Minister telling Lawrence Xu-Nan to "go back to your own country" sends a bad message to migrants and our biggest trading partner.

Fri, Jul 31

NZ First leader Winston Peters.

Call for Peters to be sacked as Foreign Minister over 'racist' remark

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the comments as "attention-seeking" rather than firing his Foreign Minister.

Thu, Jul 30

The 26km route includes twin one-kilometre tunnels through Kraack Hill in the Dome Valley, 15 bridges, two underpasses and 12 wetland stormwater basins.

Govt inks $3.6b deal for first stage of Northland Expressway

The largest public-private partnership in New Zealand history will bore twin tunnels through Kraack Hil in the Dome Valley.

Thu, Jul 30

Solar panel, cable and light bulb on green grass, closeup (File photo).

Report recommends NZ legalises plug-in solar: so what is it?

The Ministry for Regulation's Sector Review Report recommends legalising plug-in solar "because there was no good for reason for preventing Kiwis using it".

Thu, Jul 30

Wang Xiaolong, China's ambassador to New Zealand.

China lodges protest over Peters' 'go back to your own country' remark

Peters dismissed accusations of racism as "drivel" before China's embassy lodged a formal protest with MFAT over his remarks.

Thu, Jul 30

The changes will affect many workers.

Holiday pay changes become law: All you need to know

The new legislation overhauls annual leave, sick leave and public holiday entitlements.

Thu, Jul 30

Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche.

Public service boss wants 'change the Government' postcards removed

Sir Brian Roche instructed agencies to remove the Public Service Association's "change the government" campaign material, prompting a challenge from the union.

Wed, Jul 29