The Foreign Affairs Ministry has again been exempt from cuts, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis confirming it wouldn't be made to find savings until after the election.
Politics
Wed, May 20
The New Zealand First leader said reclaiming BNZ from Australian ownership was a long-term investment in national wealth that would return control of the country's banking system.
Mon, May 18
The NZ First policies would give newborns a $1000 KiwiSaver start, while combining BNZ and Kiwibank under Crown ownership.
Sun, May 17
“This is not going to change," Peters said in response to the Prime Minister's comments around increasing the retirement age.
Wed, May 13
Christopher Luxon says he has nothing further to add after a bombshell document release from Winston Peters' office.
Fri, May 1
A former high-ranking National Cabinet minister has doubts the coalition, made up of National, NZ First and ACT, will make it to the election campaign intact.
Before question time today, Peters was asked by reporters who in his office made the error of releasing sensitive emails about NZ's stance on the US-Israeli bombing of Iran.
New Zealand
Thu, Apr 30
Her comments came after Luxon and Peters held talks following the release of emails over New Zealand's stance on the US-Israeli bombing of Iran.
The Prime Minister says he called Winston Peters to his Beehive office on Wednesday night where he told him he expected better political judgement from his foreign minister.
New Zealand First leader and Rail Minister Winston Peters was adamant: "It's a no brainer, rail is the answer," to the fuel crisis.
Business
Wed, Apr 29
Nicola Willis says Winston Peters was "trying to cause mischief" with his comments.
Wed, Apr 22
"We need to do better," he told 1News after recording his worst-ever party vote result as Prime Minister in the 1News Verian poll.
Sun, Apr 19
The results of the 1News Verian poll show that if an election were to be held today Labour and its partners would knock the coalition out of power.
The results of the 1News Verian poll, carried out amid the fuel crisis and after the PM's Cabinet reshuffle, will be released at 6pm.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the news of the ceasefire was encouraging.
Wed, Apr 8
US Correspondent Logan Church reports from Washington DC as Winston Peters prepares to meet Marco Rubio.
Tue, Apr 7
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.
Tue, Mar 31
The club's president also urged members not to speak to the media about the November 2024 incident.
Tue, Mar 24
Marcel Stephenson, 29, will go on trial charged with burglary on September 28.
Crime and Justice
Fri, Feb 27
The Labour leader said "a lot of water can flow under the bridge" between now and the election.
Tue, Feb 24
Kieran McAnulty ordered out after challenging Speaker Gerry Brownlee's decisions on comments made by Winston Peters.
Thu, Feb 19
The results are revealed in the first 1News Verian poll of election year.
Mon, Feb 16
The Parker fight in Saudi Arabia was one part of a broader diplomatic tour that included the UAE, China, Mongolia and South Korea.
Tue, Feb 10
Aotearoa should follow the example set by Mark Carney in banding together to stand up to greater powers, former foreign minister Phil Goff says.
Sun, Feb 8
The Prime Minister acknowledged the atmosphere surrounding Waitangi Day and conversations about the Treaty had sometimes been "very heated".
Te Ao Māori
Thu, Feb 5
