Speaker sets out sterner approach
Speaker sets out sterner approach
Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee has advised MPs to take complaints to the Commissioner for Parliamentary Standards - who has not received any yet, he says.
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Pinning the tail on the Act NZ donkey
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Pinning the tail on the Act NZ donkey
Act New Zealand Southland list MP Todd Stephenson is no-one’s idea of a wild-eyed, rabble-rousing rebel, but he unexpectedly found himself at the forefront of a mini revolt against Speaker Gerry...
Ngāpuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM
Ngāpuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM
Ngāpuhi leaders have walked out of a meeting with Prime Minister Chris Luxon in a protest over coalition government policies.
Leary apologises to MP for ‘anti-trans activist’ remark
Leary apologises to MP for ‘anti-trans activist’ remark
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has apologised for calling New Zealand First MP Tanya Unkovich an "anti-trans activist".
Green MP found in contempt of House
Green MP to be censured after being found in contempt
Green MP Julie Anne Genter has been found in contempt and will be censured and asked to apologise after shouting at a Cabinet minister in Parliament in May.
Greens giving rogue MP last chance to resign
Greens giving rogue MP last chance to resign
The Green Party is giving rogue former MP Darleen Tana one last chance to resign before it asks members to consider using the party-hopping legislation to remove her from Parliament.
Govt defends lowered child poverty targets
Govt defends lowered child poverty targets
A child poverty advocate says Social Development Minister Louise Upston made no mention of weakening the government's poverty targets when they met last week.
Good morning and welcome, Dunedin is ready for visitors
Good morning and welcome, Dunedin is ready for visitors
For many, politics is the clashes at Question Time, the media scrum of the black and white tiles, and the cut and thrust of public meetings.
Greens repeat call for Tana to resign
Greens confident in probe, repeat call for Tana to resign
The Green Party are reiterating their call for Darleen Tana to resign from Parliament, saying they are "very confident" in the report and that their process allowed for natural justice.
Willis hints at non-rail ports for ferries
Willis hints at non-rail ports for ferries
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended her government's communications with Korea over the ferry project's cancellation, and hinted at a preference for smaller, non-rail port facilities.
Darleen Tana still mulling whether to stay on as an independent MP
Darleen Tana still mulling whether to stay on as an independent MP
Ousted Green MP Darleen Tana says she was isolated and silenced by her party - and that she is still considering whether to stay on as an independent MP.
National, Luxon make gains in latest poll
National, Luxon make gains in latest poll
A new Taxpayers Union-Curia poll has National and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon gaining ground, and Labour's support dropping.
Govt sets up advisory group on retail crime
Govt sets up advisory group on retail crime
The government has announced a new advisory group headed by the chair of the dairy and business owners group, to help ensure fewer victims of crime.
Govt 'an absolute disgrace' on climate change
Govt 'an absolute disgrace' on climate change: Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says if Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was being honest on his overseas trips he would be saying the government is taking New Zealand backwards on climate.
Tana 'not entitled' to be independent MP: Hipkins
Tana 'not entitled' to be independent MP: Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says former Green Party MP Darleen Tana should resign from Parliament and has no mandate to continue as an independent.
'I do not accept the findings': Tana
Former Green MP Darleen Tana: 'I do not accept the findings'
Embattled MP Darleen Tana does not accept a report into allegations relating to her husband's business and says it "substantially misrepresents her involvement".
Govt pushes ahead with Woodend Bypass
Govt pushes ahead with Woodend Bypass
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has given the green light for planning to begin on the long-awaited Woodend Bypass in Canterbury, with a toll among the funding options being considered.
Govt to press ahead with Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
Govt to press ahead with Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
The government is pressing on with legislation that will force tech giants to pay news organisations for their content.
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All hail the dinner bell, the parliamentary lord of the rings
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All hail the dinner bell, the parliamentary lord of the rings
New Dunedin Green list MP Francisco Hernandez this week experienced a rite of passage moment for a newbie from his party: being an almost lone voice in opposition.
Golriz Ghahraman convicted of shoplifting
Golriz Ghahraman convicted of shoplifting
The judge denied the former Green MP's bid for a discharge without conviction.