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.

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.

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.