More than one in six people wait three or four weeks, or even longer, according to the first RNZ-Reid Research poll.

It comes on the back of increases announced by Australia, the UK, and other European nations.

The Labour leader says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not.

Professor Andrew Geddis says the refusal shows the 'stand-off' between the tikanga of Parliament and tikanga Māori.

The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about their conduct during the first reading of the controversial bill.

Labour MPs have come to the support of Benjamin Doyle after a reported spike in death threats against the Green MP.

Chris Hipkins says it was a mistake to "accept Winston Peters' recommendation" for two mega ferries, but the NZ First leader is pushing back .

The National Party is unconcerned the gap between the right and left blocs has tightened since the election, off the back of a fresh political poll.

Analysis: The first RNZ-Reid Research poll shows how powerful a good week of headlines devoid of distractions can be for the coalition government in a razor-sharp electoral landscape, writes RNZ ...

Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, but the coalition parties are still clinging on to a slim lead. If replicated in a general election, the result would ...

The Opposition leader says Labour shouldn't have accepted Winston Peters' plans.

Wellington Central's Tamatha Paul played songs protesting police at a festival over the weekend, after her critical comments of beat patrol officers.