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From the “no frills” Budget to the “blowout” Budget, the speeches in the House on Thursday had plenty of one-liners and no shortage of over-used catchphrases. Political editor Jo Moir was there to watch it all.

Whether it’s Chris Hipkins or Christopher Luxon, neither leader has seized the moment, allowing the smaller parties to play a major role in the next election

Annu Rani is back in India after a training stint in Germany and would be looking to put her progress on display at the Federation Cup

Manchester City host West Ham at the Etihad on Wednesday in the Under-18 Premier League National Final, looking to make it a treble-double for the academy.

In an about-face, National Party leader Christopher Luxon said on Wednesday that he "possibly" would dispose of the ratepayer franchise if in government after the election.

If you look at the justice policies of the main political parties you’ll see references to gangs (ACT), violent criminals (National), greater investment in policing (Labour), social justice (Green Party) and problems with the criminal justice system (Te Pāti Māori).

SCOTTISH green energy could be used to power the offices of banking “fat cats” in the City of London, The National can reveal ...

Asian indoor silver medallist triple jumper Praveen Chithravel broke Renjith Maheswary’s seven-year-old National record in Cuba on Saturday and qualified for this August’s World Championships in Budapest. His stunning performance also saw him climb to the second spot in triple jump’s World list this season

The producer and musician from rock band the National on an inspirational Ethiopian pianist, a great Icelandic book on the climate crisis, and the cuisine of the Hudson Valley​