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James Cameron asked Act leader David Seymour to speed up citizenship application
NZ Herald | 10 Sep 2025

Cameron's lawyer said a sped-up citizenship would be a win-win, but ministers said no.

Peeni Henare won’t commit to standing in Tāmaki Makaurau again
Stuff | 9 Sep 2025

He was the MP for Tāmaki Makaurau from 2014 to 2023, but after a second defeat he says all options are on the table.

He says he’s all about transparency - but he was married to two women at the same time
Stuff | 9 Sep 2025

A diamond jeweller who admitted the offence of bigamy to police is standing for the Waitematā local board in Auckland in the upcoming elections, promising “bold transparent leadership backed by …

Stuart Nash offers crude definition of what a woman is
Stuff | 9 Sep 2025

The Labour minister-turned NZ First member was asked what a woman is. His answer left Winston Peters in disbelief.

Government still mulling methane target, with coalition partners yet to agree
The Post | 9 Sep 2025

NZ First leader Winston Peters insists no consensus has been reached on the controversial emissions target, despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon signalling an announcement “very shortly”.

Christopher Luxon says he could 'make it work' with Stuart Nash
The Post | 9 Sep 2025

Luxon once called for Nash to be booted from Parliament after he was sacked from Cabinet. Now Nash has joined NZ First, Luxon says, ‘I'm sure he's learned his lesson”.

Wayne Brown’s exciting week of insulting everyone
The Spinoff | 9 Sep 2025

Auckland’s mayor has abandoned his small-target election strategy and pivoted to what political analysts are calling the ‘pissing everyone off approach’.

Christopher Luxon leadership speculation: Why rolling a PM is so rare - Audrey Young
NZ Herald | 9 Sep 2025

OPINION: The threshold for dumping a PM is far higher than an Opposition leader.

Former Western Bay Mayor Garry Webber criticises ex-CEO John Holyoake’s performance
NZ Herald | 9 Sep 2025

Former council chief executive John Holyoake said the issues dated back 10 to 15 years.

Hipkins teases Labour’s emissions-reduction ambitions
The Post | 9 Sep 2025

The Government’s “minimum viable” climate emissions plan is criticised as Chris Hipkins promises stronger ETS, and a price on methane.

Live: Chris Hipkins says Stuart Nash ‘free to rewrite history however he wants’
The Post | 9 Sep 2025

After a two week recess MPs are back in Parliament and the political week is shaping up to be dominated about questions about the dramatic end to fugitive Tom Phillips’ …

Conflict at Northland Regional Council top table investigated
NZ Herald | 9 Sep 2025

Tui Shortland and Geoff Crawford resolve matters directly after complaints are dismissed.

The hunter becomes the hunted: Wayne Brown learns perils of incumbency
Newsroom | 8 Sep 2025

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown finally turned up to a candidates’ meeting and his election opponents let rip over his missed promises and leadership The post The hunter becomes the hunted: …

Jacinda Ardern: ‘I made mistakes - but I was human’
Stuff | 8 Sep 2025

The former Prime Minister reflects on the pressures of leading through Covid, crises and criticism - and why empathy still matters in politics.

A TOP dog, or is The Opportunities Party forever doomed to ‘zombie’ status?
The Post | 8 Sep 2025

Soon to appoint its fourth leader after the failed tenures of Gareth Morgan, Geoff Simmons and Raf Manji, the party still attracts a fleeting nod in the polls. But the …

NZ First’s weird and wonderful democracy
The Post | 8 Sep 2025

ANALYSIS: On full display this weekend were the debates, tensions, outcasts and rough edges within NZ First, held together by Winston Peters’ nimble politicking.

Rates capping plan draws mixed views from regional mayoral candidates
The Post | 8 Sep 2025

When Michael Ford is sworn in as mayor of Manawatū, he could face one of the biggest changes in local government history during his first term.