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Grant Robertson reveals clash with Adrian Orr over housing policy
NZ Herald | 18 Aug 2025

The former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.

‘The least we can do’: Marama Davidson’s plea for young people leaving care - The Front Page
NZ Herald | 18 Aug 2025

The Greens co-leader urges major changes to support children in state care.

A ‘stint in Gaza’ suggested for cricketing great fighting townhouse build
The Post | 18 Aug 2025

Waikanae Community Board member Tonchi Begovich said in an email to colleagues that 72 hours in the Middle East war zone for Bruce Edgar, who opposes a development in the …

Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Shane Jones defend Northland police over racism claims
NZ Herald | 18 Aug 2025

Mark Mitchell and local MP Shane Jones say the force deserves public support.

People are saying a lot about Grant Robertson's decisions in the Covid years. Now, he's having his say
Stuff | 18 Aug 2025

Says the former minister of finance: “A lot of the history of my time was being written around me.”

‘How do I not get rage-baited?’ Meet the under-25s vying for council seats
The Spinoff | 18 Aug 2025

They’re young, full of ambition and just want to make sure their mates stop leaving the country. The competitive world of local politics, where greying heads and people named John …

Rotorua Lakes Council election candidate Jared Adams addresses fatal 2013 crash
NZ Herald | 18 Aug 2025

'It was one of those stupid, silly mistakes anyone could make.'

David Seymour sought advice on ditching bike helmet rules
Stuff | 18 Aug 2025

The Minister of Regulation asked officials to look into the issue, but no further action was taken.

Six Māori words spark a debate over how children learn to read
The Spinoff | 18 Aug 2025

The removal of a learn-to-read book has infuriated teachers, experts and parents – and may prove a political misstep for National, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin.

Christopher Luxon skips Ukraine call due to bad time zone
NZ Herald | 18 Aug 2025

The PM, no stranger to long days, did not stay up for the call.

Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Minister Chris Penk announce construction changes
NZ Herald | 18 Aug 2025

The Government is set to make the biggest changes to the Building Act in two decades.

Kurawari Panere, the fourth candidate in Wairoa mayoral race, focuses on flooding recovery and rates
NZ Herald | 18 Aug 2025

'Younger people are the ones going to take over and we don’t want to leave a mess.'

RNZ has been in decline for years – why did it pay $30,000 to have the obvious stated?
The Spinoff | 18 Aug 2025

A scathing external review into RNZ’s declining audience suggests drastic changes are needed. Radio veteran Bill Kerton wonders if it’s too little, too late.

Ministers urged to visit troubled Wellington suburb of Newtown
RNZ | 18 Aug 2025

An open letter calls on Chris Bishop, Tama Potaka and Wellington City Council to do more.

A High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?
RNZ | 18 Aug 2025

**Clarke is also running for mayor under the first name Maxwell in Tasman. ** An Invercargill mayoral candidate says he is still fit for office, despite past events landing him …

Energy Minister believes surgical intervention could fix power market
The Post | 17 Aug 2025

But the Government won’t be throwing the entire market out and starting again, Simon Watts says.

How a conspiracy poster landed a job at the heart of government
The Post | 17 Aug 2025

A NZ First staffer who attended the Parliament occupation is still sharing conspiracy theories and far-right content while working in the office of Winston Peters.