Giles Dexter

A member's bill seeking to criminalise non-consensual, sexually explicit deepfakes has passed its first reading at Parliament.

One week from now, the government will open the books on its third Budget, the last of this term.

The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.

Ministers said the current system was unfair because some private renters have a worse deal than social housing tenants.

The finance minister says there will be no surprises or one-off sugar hits in the Budget, as she picks this year's edition up from the printer.

There's a health spend-up, a new highway, cuts to government departments and a surplus on the horizon - here's what you need to know about this year's Budget.

The Budget contains funding for just one Road of National Significance , which the Finance Minister says is because it was ready to go.

Five cycle trails will receive funding to install e-bike charging stations, in a move the government said would make trails more accessible and attractive for tourists and locals.

The foreign affairs minister has told Pacific leaders New Zealand is exploring all possible options for a financially sustainable future for Moana Pasifika

The Beehive could be vacated for refurbishments, with Parliament's Speaker saying a decision on repairs to the executive wing would probably be made in the next Parliamentary term.