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Winston Peters says fixing NZ will ‘take time’
The Post | 6 Sep 2025

The NZ First leader has told party members that political parties were wrong to promise a remedy within three years at the 2023 election.

Labour's Peeni Henare concedes Tāmaki Makaurau by-election to Te Pāti Māori rival Oriini Kaipara
RNZ | 6 Sep 2025

The Labour candidate announced his concession to his Te Pāti Māori rival, when the vote count hit 80 percent.

Aroha : The couple who are political and media junkies
The Post | 6 Sep 2025

Fleur Fitzsimons and David Choat are media and political junkies who believe the would can be a better place for everyone.

Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash makes his pitch to become NZ First MP
NZ Herald | 6 Sep 2025

Nash says he will wait for the party to decide whether to select him as an MP.

Shane Jones: NZ First ‘can’t wait for the Reserve Bank to save our electoral prospects’
The Post | 6 Sep 2025

Shane Jones says NZ First has “struggled” to win the battle between managerialism and leadership in Government, and has vented about immigration and quarterly targets.

NZ First’s Shane Jones takes aim at coalition Govt’s ‘managerialism’
NZ Herald | 6 Sep 2025

Shane Jones' criticism comes as two former MPs from National and Labour join NZ First.

David Seymour defends driving after Reddit video, won’t make police complaint
NZ Herald | 6 Sep 2025

The 'safest' response to an erratic driver is to 'get quickly past them', says Deputy PM.

Ray Chung backs council ‘rainbow plan’ despite ‘BS’ call from backers
The Post | 5 Sep 2025

“Any councillor who votes for this BS needs to be voted out of office,” Better Wellington posted on social media. It’s mayoral candidate voted for it.

Benjamin Doyle resigns amid ongoing harassment and wellbeing issues
Newsroom | 5 Sep 2025

The first-term MP has been subjected to online attacks and physical threats after using language online that some considered to be inappropriate The post Benjamin Doyle resigns amid ongoing harassment …

Green MP Benjamin Doyle resigns
The Post | 5 Sep 2025

Less than a year after being sworn into Parliament, to replace ousted MP Darleen Tana, Doyle is quitting politics. The Greens have now lost a third of its caucus.

Wannabe mayor’s political drop-in centre more popular than candidate meetings
The Post | 5 Sep 2025

As far as political transparency goes, New Plymouth mayoral candidate Max Brough has opened himself up to every Tom, Dick or Harry.

Wayne Brown’s blacklist and wishlist
Newsroom | 5 Sep 2025

Auckland Mayor’s unconventional bid to unseat four sitting councillors is the election’s big power play The post Wayne Brown’s blacklist and wishlist appeared first on Newsroom .

Christopher Luxon faces leadership crisis as National MPs lose confidence – Matthew Hooton
NZ Herald | 5 Sep 2025

OPINION: It’s universally recognised there’s no winning next year under the current PM.

Christopher Luxon backs rural land for Auckland housing amid intensification debate
NZ Herald | 5 Sep 2025

Seymour hosts meetings on infrastructure concerns amid up-zoning plans.

Homeless announcement: Housing Minister Chris Bishop outlines ‘actions to support’ rough sleepers
NZ Herald | 5 Sep 2025

The latest official data showed there were almost 5000 people homeless in New Zealand.

Wayne Brown gets his way as Auckland Transport stripped of powers
Stuff | 5 Sep 2025

AT will become a public transport focused entity, while the council will become the “road controlling authority”.

Mayor Wayne Brown blindsided as Auckland Museum proposes to cut up to 30 jobs
NZ Herald | 5 Sep 2025

Challenging economy, lower visitor numbers and asbestos discovery have all hurt the venue.

Inside the attack campaign testing Nicola Willis’ standing
The Post | 5 Sep 2025

ANALYSIS: The Taxpayers’ Union has unleashed a barrage of attacks on Finance Minister Nicola Willis, raising questions about whether the campaign is about fiscal discipline – or reshaping National’s leadership …

Private sector consortium ‘serious’ about reviving Lake Onslow hydro scheme
The Post | 5 Sep 2025

Energy Minister Simon Watts says he hasn’t received any formal information on the proposal but private sector participants are “free to explore potential opportunities”.