Politics

Number of people on benefits unknown

Minister of Social Development Caremel Sepuloni has admitted she has no idea how many people are claiming the Jobseeker Benefit, National's Social Development... Read More

Tauranga MP’s popularity drifts further

Tauranga MP and leader of the opposition Simon Bridges has taken a hit in the latest political opinon poll. Simon's preferred Prime Minister rating was down three... Read More

’Have your Say’ campaign launched for Rural NZ

National Leader Simon Bridges has launched the ‘Have Your Say' listening campaign for Rural New Zealand as the next step in National's 2020 election policy... Read More

Petition launched to overturn fuel taxes

A petition to repeal the government's new fuel taxes and relieve financial pressure at the pumps has been launched by the National Party. National Leader Simon... Read More

New GST rules to level playing field - Labour

Overseas companies selling goods online into New Zealand will soon be required to collect GST in the same way as domestic retailers. Speaking at the Chartered... Read More

Police investigating political donations complaint

Police investigating a complaint against National Party leader Simon Bridges are looking into the matter to 'determine what further steps may be required from... Read More

Ross arrives at police station to file complaint

Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross has arrived at Victoria Street Police Station in Wellington to file a complaint against leader Simon Bridges. He told media outside... Read More

National Caucus votes to expel Jami-Lee Ross

The National Party Caucus has voted unanimously to expel Jami-Lee Ross. This was the strongest possible action the Caucus can take and reflects the seriousness... Read More

Jami-Lee Ross identified as National Party leaker

Jami-Lee Ross has been identified as the National Party leaker after the party's inquiry into the leak, but the MP is denying he was responsible. Watch the... Read More

NZTA compliance files to undergo urgent review

Transport Minister Phil Twyford says he is disappointed the New Zealand Transport Agency has failed to carry out its regulatory responsibilities to the standard... Read More

Teaching borders official skill shortage list

The government is considering fast-tracking work visas for foreign teachers by recognising teaching as an official skill shortage area. The Ministry of Business,... Read More

Tinetti pleased at equality for Tauranga athletes

Tauranga Labour list MP Jan Tinetti has announced she's pleased that after a decade-long effort New Zealand paralympians will now receive the same amount of funding... Read More