Lauren Crimp

Support for National has surged in the latest political poll, with the party up four points to 32 percent. The 1News-Verian poll has the gap between National and Labour widening, with Labour sliding one point to 27 percent. Opportunity is on seven percent... See more

Nurse educators say a government directive to limit nurse enrolments makes "no sense" as pressure builds on the workforce. The Tertiary Education Commission wrote to educators in early October asking them to limit enrolments to 2025 levels because there w... See more

Consumer NZ's boss says Labour's airline policy should prevent travellers being lured in by a headline price then stung by extra fees at the checkout. But Air New Zealand has indicated it already adheres to some of the requirements within the policy. Labo... See more

PHOTO Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Parliament no one's benefit was cut following a law change that swamped ministry officials with paperwork - but that is exactly what happened. RNZ on Thursday reveal... See more

PHOTO An Act MP who is leaving Parliament due to ill health said he's conceded he's "stuffed", and urged MPs to continue fighting for farmers. Mark Cameron and former health minister Dr Shane Reti delivered their valedictory speeches at Parliament on Wedn... See more