MPs began the week with an urgent debate on redress for abuse in state care, and criticism of the government's change of mind about an independent redress system for survivors.

Nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's flagship FamilyBoost policy has gone towards running the scheme, instead of helping families. Of the $62 million spent so far, just $48m has been paid ...

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting with New ...

Jevon McSkimming, a top New Zealand cop, resigned. He stored pornographic material on his official computer. A criminal ...

Labour's been calling the move a pay cut, but National says that's a lie.

The government should not rely on social media platforms to restrict use for under-16s on their systems, an information systems expert says.

The move aligns New Zealand with several countries that are introducing laws aimed at protecting children online. Australia ...

McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful police office this afternoon.

Police Minister says 'allegations of a very serious nature' recently came to light, separate to the criminal investigation.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, aiming to protect ...

In order to save billions of dollars, the government has cancelled negotiations for 33 pay equity claims covering teachers ...

The prime minister said Russia started the conflict, and it needed to agree to a new ceasefire proposal so negotiations could begin.