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TPM case: Can the High Court really force people to be friends again?
The Post | 4 Feb 2026

OPINION: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi may have her mana restored without being let back into the party.

Local board member celebrates after ‘revenue collector’ speed camera cut down
Stuff | 3 Feb 2026

A speeding camera on a 60kph stretch of road in Coatesville was cut down, by an “upset local”, Geoff Upson said.

Former Canterbury MP will replace Henare in Parliament
The Press | 3 Feb 2026

After a short previous stint in the House, Dan Rosewarne is returning.

Senior Labour MP explains why he’s quitting Parliament after 12 years
Stuff | 3 Feb 2026

Labour MP Peeni Henare reveals why he won’t recontest Tāmaki Makaurau and what’s next after 12 years in Parliament.

Peeni Henare stepping back from politics for good
Newsroom | 3 Feb 2026

The senior Labour MP won't be contesting the Tāmaki Makaurau seat at this year's election The post Peeni Henare stepping back from politics for good appeared first on Newsroom .

Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare resigns, will leave Parliament ‘within weeks’
Stuff | 3 Feb 2026

Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare has resigned, and is set to leave Parliament in the coming weeks.

Here’s the road to a full driver’s licence under the new changes
Stuff | 3 Feb 2026

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced changes to the Graduated Driver Licensing System on Tuesday.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown mocks government's proposal to cap rates
RNZ | 3 Feb 2026

Wayne Brown put on a cap saying 'RATES' in a self-described move to mock the proposal.

Labour and Greens united at Waitangi
Otago Daily Times | 3 Feb 2026

From left: Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Carmel Sepuloni with Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chloe Swarbrick. Photo: RNZ The leaders of Labour and the Green parties are appearing …

Waitangi 2026: Senior Labour MP Peeni Henare leaving politics, set to exit Parliament in coming weeks
NZ Herald | 3 Feb 2026

Henare had not put himself forward for his former Tāmaki Makaurau seat.

Labour’s Peeni Henare leaving Parliament in coming weeks
The Post | 3 Feb 2026

Henare was first elected in 2014 for Tāmaki Makaurau, holding the seat till 2023.

‘It’s beans’: Auckland mayor’s boiling broadside on proposed rates cap
The Post | 3 Feb 2026

Wayne Brown has labelled a proposal to cap increases at 4% more “nonsense” from Wellington bureaucrats ‒ with the average monthly saving of $2.79 about the cost of a tin …

Former Prime Minister says government must be more transparent about any US minerals deal
RNZ | 3 Feb 2026

The former PM has weighed in as Christopher Luxon confirms New Zealand is talking to the US, but says no decision has been made.

Second Waitematā Harbour crossing: Auckland mayor Wayne Brown pushes for Meola Reef bridge plan over tunnel option
NZ Herald | 3 Feb 2026

A decision on the preferred second harbour crossing is expected by mid-2026.

Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
Otago Daily Times | 3 Feb 2026

Labour list MP and former West Coast/Tasman MP Damien O’Connor has confirmed he is standing for the Labour candidacy to run against sitting National MP Miles Anderson, who last week …

Major changes to driver licensing scrap full test
Otago Daily Times | 3 Feb 2026

Transport Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ / Nathan McKinnon A shake-up for the driver licensing system is on its way, with changes the government says will make it a lot …

Chris Hipkins gives bottom line on coalition prospects with Te Pāti Māori
NZ Herald | 3 Feb 2026

A court case over Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's expulsion is still underway.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins sets sights on Māori seats
RNZ | 3 Feb 2026

It comes as Te Pāti Māori MP's Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris enter a substantive hearing at the Wellington High Court after being expelled.

Opposition parties slam govt's 'secret' talks with US
Otago Daily Times | 3 Feb 2026

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone By Anneke Smith of RNZ

Corrections didn’t tell staffer’s managers of investigation into his alleged child sex offending
NZ Herald | 3 Feb 2026

Mark Mitchell has demanded any such allegations be escalated immediately.