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New Zealand's government stands accused of a cover-up culture after not releasing a key email that has led to the downfall of minister Stuart Nash.

The latest revelations in the Stuart Nash saga extend Chris Hipkins' political headache but also spotlight the lack of transparency on freedom of information decisions.

The then leader had made improving the lives of the poorest children a key plank of her agenda

The Child Poverty Action Group say New Zealand kids face a bleak future without investment in the poorest households.

Peter Murrell, Sturgeon’s husband, resigned as SNP chief executive amid reports he was facing a vote of no confidence from party members.

Greens co-leader James Shaw says Labour shouldn’t count on its support in upcoming election amid glacial progress on emissions

Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating’s recent strident criticism of the A$368 billion nuclear-powered submarine deal announced under the AUKUS security pact will have little effect on Australian policy. Canberra’s deepening level of security cooperation is underpinned by a deep political consensus.

The Prime Minister has acted swiftly to get Stuart Nash out of the police portfolio, but he’s only dealt with half the problem, writes political editor Jo Moir

Three mothers who lost sons in the terrorist attacks say working to prevent others suffering the same violence has both helped and frustrated them