The Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament has decided not to take action regarding allegedly 'racist' comments made by Winston Peters. This decision follows questioning of Peters by MP Carlos Xu-Nan, who was the target of the remarks.

Legislation is currently moving through Parliament in New Zealand that will require international adoptions from certain countries to go through the Family Court, following a case where a woman adopted 21 children from overseas.

After swimming nearly 1400km, ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler delivered a petition with 73,647 signatures to the New Zealand Parliament, calling for a ban on bottom trawling. The petition advocates for an end to the controversial fishing practice.

A new bill has been introduced to the New Zealand Parliament, proposing expanded powers for police to move or detain individuals, with the extent of these powers being a subject of debate.

With eleven MPs of Asian heritage currently in the Beehive, recent polling suggests that this number could grow significantly after New Zealand's November election, as Asian candidates aim for larger parliamentary representation.

Parliamentary Services in New Zealand are set to enhance security measures following an increase in threats directed at Members of Parliament.

A kiwi bird made a historic first appearance in the New Zealand Parliament, celebrating the success and growth of the Capital Kiwi conservation project and marking a significant conservation win.

The English Language Bill has successfully passed its third and final reading in the New Zealand Parliament, making English an official language alongside Te Reo Māori and sign language.

A Modern Slavery bill has successfully passed its first reading in the New Zealand Parliament, utilizing a new rule introduced in 2020 that allows member's bills to progress with majority support outside the executive.

A parliamentary briefing has been launched in New Zealand to address concerns over food plant closures and associated job losses, with calls to avoid past mistakes.