The Government is also getting tough on coward punch offences and attacks on first responders.
ANALYSIS: Convoluted reasons why Meka Whaitiri can remain in Parliament despite quitting Labour.
ANALYSIS: Taxing the rich trumps proposals to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
ANALYSIS: National is trying to win back the rural vote.
ANALYSIS: The Prime Minister is still dealing with the fall-out from Nash’s breach of the Cabinet Manual.
ANALYSIS: Political parties do not disagree about need to improve basics of education.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ judgement is now being questioned while Stuart Nash remains a minister.
ANALYSIS: The National Party would have sacked Steve Maharey and Ruth Dyson.
ANALYSIS: The Government could not look the other way after Rob Campbell criticised National Party policy.
ANALYSIS: Government faces challenge of how it pays for recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle.