Stories by Russell Palmer

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has been asked to continue in his role - despite the law saying he must resign at age 72.

Facing questions over proposals to support the media, the PM and Media Minister only pointed to decades-old economic trends and Labour's legislation.

The government has confirmed the group who will recommend developments for fast-tracking.

Government departments that increased their staff numbers towards the end of last year have defended the hiring.

From eight countries, the experts in transport, urban planning, health and more raise "major concerns" about the draft policy statement on land transport.

The government's books are in worse shape than thought but the Finance Minister says she will deliver. Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the delay to announcing the Budget allowance shows the "level of dysfunction that this government seems to be operating under".

外交部长Winston Peters就新中、新印关系以及经贸、国防等领域话题接受RNZ访谈。

Autism NZ's chief executive Dane Dougan says their inboxes have been flooded by people wondering what's next during a "scary time". Audio

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has railed against the media again, over the reporting of his speech over the weekend.

The government argues the amount of funding has not been cut - just what it can be spent on.

Councils say a $200 million investment now would save lives and billions of dollars, and they're frustrated the minister has just referred them to "further conversations" with bureaucrats.

With Labour and National both taking time to reflect after the government's first 100 days, the leaders are looking at next steps - and engaging in a bit of verbal sparring.

The party's annual retreat has started with Chris Hipkins targeting the government, but Labour faces its own dilemma.

Luxon says at this point he does not believe the ACT leader has contravened the law.

3月8日为联合政府百日计划的截止日期，上任100天来其竞选承诺究竟达成了多少？有哪些仍然没有实现？本文带你一文总结政府答卷。

Analysis - And four others laws the government pushed through much faster than promised as it aimed for a big start to the term.

The government is signalling a stricter approach for those accessing emergency housing.

Defence Minister Judith Collins says buying a new plane to replace the ageing 757s - or setting up a lease arrangement - is too costly right now.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has defended not campaigning on the increase to vehicle registration fees, and says it's not a broken promise.

The government's plan to charge motorists more to fund roading projects is being labelled broken promises that will only worsen the cost of living.

Simeon Brown is proposing a fuel tax increase of 12 cents to hit in 2027 - the same amount Labour suggested through gradual increases by mid-2026.

The ACT leader is playing down his previous comments about TVNZ's profitability, saying people should not "read too much into it".

The Health Minister has refused to answer questions about how his replacement for the Māori Health Authority will work, saying he prefers to explain that in Parliament. Video

Labour MP Willie Jackson says his party's former police minister is "grandstanding".