Politics

Demoted Te Pāti Māori MP speaks out ahead of party 'reset'

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi said she believed "change was good" for Te Pāti Māori.

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The Waimakariri District Council signed off with a fiery meeting on Tuesday, ahead of Saturday’s local government election. (Source: David Hill / North Canterbury News)

Waimakariri mayor calls out keyboard warriors

Dan Gordon took aim at social media commentary attacking the council’s debt of $210m and his mayoral opponent’s 0% rate rise promise.

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Acacia O'Connor, centre, was a featured character in One NZ's 'Let's Get Connected' ad series. (Source: One NZ)

Actor who shared Winston Peters' address online says she regrets it

Acacia O'Connor last week live streamed a video of a pro-Palestine protest outside Winston Peters' home and shared the name of the street.

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Yummy Fruit Company chief executive Paul Paynter.

Orchardists reject Luxon's claim sector is 'crying out' for workers

From next November, the Government will means-test an 18- or 19-year-old's before they can access a Jobseeker benefit.

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National Party deputy leader Nicola Willis.

Willis urges Greens to 'call off' protesters outside Peters' home

The Greens have condemned the attack on Peter's Auckland home but say government ministers need to "look in the mirror" themselves.

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Demoted Te Pāti Māori MP speaks out ahead of party 'reset'

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi said she believed "change was good" for Te Pāti Māori.

6:49pm

2:50

Waimakariri mayor calls out keyboard warriors

Dan Gordon took aim at social media commentary attacking the council’s debt of $210m and his mayoral opponent’s 0% rate rise promise.

6:39pm

Actor who shared Winston Peters' address online says she regrets it

Acacia O'Connor last week live streamed a video of a pro-Palestine protest outside Winston Peters' home and shared the name of the street.

5:52pm

4:42

Orchardists reject Luxon's claim sector is 'crying out' for workers

From next November, the Government will means-test an 18- or 19-year-old's before they can access a Jobseeker benefit.

4:36pm

Willis urges Greens to 'call off' protesters outside Peters' home

The Greens have condemned the attack on Peter's Auckland home but say government ministers need to "look in the mirror" themselves.

1:23pm

Arriving at Parliament, Tamihere told reporters the party would not answer "claims and allegations".

Te Pāti Māori president bats off questions about leadership

Speaking to reporters outside Parliament this morning, John Tamihere said he would not answer "claims and allegations".

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News in 90 Seconds October 7

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a man’s arrested over an attack on Winston Peters’ house, why hundreds of people might need to resit their driving test, and will the 'Mushroom Murder' case see duelling appeals?

9:15am

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A shattered window of Winston Peters' house in Auckland.

Man arrested after window smashed at Winston Peters' home

The person handed themselves into police last night, hours after the attack on the St Mary's Bay, Auckland home.

Tue, Oct 7

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Nicola Willis is right: NZ's economy not as bad as ‘merchants of misery’ claim

OPINION: Blaming the state of the economy on the finance minister ignores the bigger picture and the 'stagflation' brought on by Labour-led governments.

Tue, Oct 7

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A window of Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters' Auckland home was smashed, sending glass shattering all over the family dog.

'Truly gutless': Vandal smashes window of Winston Peters' house

The glass shattered all over the family dog, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said.

Monday 7:12pm

Defective paint used by a contractor during repairs in 2024 has resulted in the temporary closure of the Tom Parker Fountain in Napier. (Source: Bari Duncan)

Defective paint forces closure of Napier’s Tom Parker Fountain

It's not the first time there’s been paint troubles for the popular Hawke's Bay landmark.

Monday 5:31pm

Former Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr.

Why Adrian Orr was paid $416,000 after quitting Reserve Bank

The former Reserve Bank governor paid nearly half a million dollars – in addition to $760,000 in remuneration – after abruptly quitting his job in March.

Monday 4:18pm