Amendments to immigration law would further punish migrant exploitation and also widen the ability to deport migrants for various offences.

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A bill moving through Parliament is set to end greyhound racing in New Zealand. This week’s second reading offered a case study in careful, and at times awkward, political messaging.

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Parliament’s first debate this week was over New Zealand signing a statement offering “readiness to contribute" in the Strait of Hormuz.

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With an election looming in November, The House sat down with Clerk David Wilson to get a roadmap of what’s to be expected between now and then.

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This week at Parliament we heard a debate all about the future that ended up being mired in the past. We also heard a goodbye speech from one of Parliament's more talented orators.

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Peeni Henare left Parliament this week with a final address full of stories and humour.

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New Zealand’s long-term economic future may be vitally important, but a debate on the 40 year fiscal future proves fertile ground for short-term politics.

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The final report from the inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 pandemic response has been released. With an election approaching, MPs quickly the findings into a political football – defending their record or criticising the former government.

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