Jamie Ensor is a political reporter for the NZ Herald, based at Parliament in Wellington.
Jamie Ensor is a political reporter in the NZ Herald Press Gallery team based at Parliament. He was previously a TV reporter and digital producer in the Newshub Press Gallery office.
'Don't want war': Jackson on the Labour-Te Pāti Māori relationship
The Labour MP believes he may have upset Te Pāti Māori.
Seymour loses Oxford debate but lauds its ‘contrast’ to Te Pāti Māori actions
Deputy PM says English debate was "great fun", despite his team's defeat.
‘Ugly and sad’: Te Pāti Māori MPs condemn unprecedented suspension for haka after chaotic debate
Three Te Pāti Māori MPs have received the harshest penalties in Parliament's history.
Police endorse decision not to charge PM’s deputy press secretary Michael Forbes
Current commissioner Richard Chambers says the police's executive team were made aware.
Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
Inside Phil Goff's sacking: Officials sought wife's help to contact him
Texts, emails and phone calls reveal a frenzy of activity set off by Goff's Trump remarks.
Be profitable: Brown's warnings to Govt-owned companies
Act's David Seymour says the time for hard questions is approaching.
Worst results for Budget in nearly 30 years, says pollster
Nicola Willis says the Budget will help economic recovery.
‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy
The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.
‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies
Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says
'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'
'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'
The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.
How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?
'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'
Hipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changes
National is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'.
‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate
Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.
Budget papers reveal effective 0.5% tax hike on 180k families, considered company tax cut
The Government considered a 5 percentage point cut to the corporate tax rate.
Hipkins won’t commit to returning $13 billion savings to pay equity regime
Nicola Willis said it was 'typical of Labour'.
Budget breakdown: The 10 things you need to know
From pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.
Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards
Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.
'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict
Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Hipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elements
The Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.
MPs’ property portfolio disclosures: How Luxon's has changed
Some MPs have interests in overseas property.
PM’s office keeping info on speech that irritated Peters secret
The office wants to protect 'free and frank' opinions.
Multiple exchanges between Willis and Orr in weeks before his shock exit
Nicola Willis says Orr didn't raise his intention to resign.
'Unacceptable': Another blistering report blasts Oranga Tamariki practices
'The effects of decisions on children and their families are still not known.'
'Big distraction': Hipkins admits question that led to c-bomb was 'mistake'
'I’ll own that,' the Labour leader said.
Labour doesn’t rule out taxes from Greens’ $89b plan, coalition attacks 'Marxist' budget
National says Labour "on the train to the clown show".
'Lies': Luxon on attack as Hipkins claims PM ‘taking money out of women’s pay packets’
The Labour leader denied he's scaremongering.
Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern
Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.
Luxon maintains Act shifted on social media policy despite Seymour saying that's incorrect
The Act leader claims it's others who are shifting their positions.
Former Supreme Court judge refuses to engage ‘in debate’ over controversial Hong Kong court role
'I have nothing to say that has not already been said.'
Work on under-16s social media restrictions to be part of Govt agenda
A top National minister will be in charge.
Act triggers rarely used coalition clause amid row with National on firearms registry
It's only been invoked a small number of times.
Swift destruction of boy racer vehicles proposed, more powers for police
Boy racers currently get multiple warnings before their cars face being destroyed.
'Gone off script': Govt announces Waitangi Tribunal review, Opposition attacks 'bad faith' move
David Seymour says the tribunal needs to be put 'in its place'.
Watch: Govt invests $774m in improving state abuse redress scheme - but no new scheme
But it has resisted recommendations to set up an independent redress body.
National leads Labour in latest poll - but Hipkins' party gets big boost
Both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have gained support.
Govt spent $20k flying former Trump aide to speak in Auckland
The expat Kiwi was offered a business premium seat from New York.
Te Pāti Māori admits social media post ‘mistake’, tells Collins ‘you’ve got us’
The party is reviewing how it happened.
Just 0.3% of submitters support David Seymour's regulation law – why he's charging forward anyway
The Act leader believes social media campaigns led to 'totally off-topic' submissions.
Collins 'shocked' at Te Pāti Māori social media post as MPs consider haka verdict
'This is not something we’ve seen before.'
World media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'
Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.
'Disastrous’: NZ leaders respond to Trump film threat
Trump says movies made outside the US are a 'sort of a threat to our country'.
Who donated what? National tops list of political donations: Shane Jones' partner lends NZ First $119k
A number of MPs donated to their parties.
What is a woman? NZ First wants to clarify to avoid 'woke ideology'
Winston Peters said the legislation was about 'ensuring a focus on biology'.
'Unwavering': NZ extends military deployment for Ukraine support
It comes ahead of Luxon's visit to NZ troops.
Luxon, Peters, Hipkins lead NZ tributes to Pope Francis
Pope's death comes hours before Luxon is due to meet King Charles in London.
MPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country
'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'
‘Current law is confusing’: How Easter alcohol rules could change
It's a hotly debated topic in Parliament.
Luxon promotes NZ as ‘champion for free trade’ as he heads to UK amid global uncertainty
The PM will also visit Gallipoli for Anzac events.
More Jobseekers than when coalition Govt took office
There's also been a sharp increase in sanctions being issued.
No 'fundamental failures' with management of bootcamp youth who escaped tangi – review
Oranga Tamariki is also still refusing to provide details about alleged reoffending.
Bongbong to von der Leyen: The world leaders Luxon is talking to in free trade 'fight'
The Prime Minister scored calls with major names.
'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum
'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader
Watch: Embattled Green MP admits political naivety over social media posts
The MP has been away from Parliament after receiving death threats.
Exclusive poll reveals more Green voters feel safer seeing police than ‘less safe’
The majority of Kiwis feel 'more safe' with officers on the beat.
Green MP Doyle to miss start of Parliament week
It's the final sitting week ahead of a three-week recess.
New helicopters, planes, strike capability: Govt’s $12b spend on defence revealed
The plan reveals $12 billion in funding over the next four years.
Watch: Luxon speaks amid tariff turmoil, as Govt releases 38 actions for this quarter
But it failed to complete some last quarter.
Unclear whether Doyle returning to Parliament this coming week, Greens have no update
The MP spent this week elsewhere after receiving threats.
‘Alarming concerns’: Seymour defends Treaty bill amid overwhelming opposition
The public submissions were overwhelmingly opposed.
‘Game-changer’: Popular weight-loss drug gets approval in NZ
Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the move.
'How would I know?': Green MP can't back up claim person jailed for $12 theft
It appears she doesn't know if it's true.
Social groups respond to Green MP saying they told her of police throwing away homeless items
The Sallies say they would raise any concerns with police directly.
Ministry staff returns to minister’s office after issues resolved
The complaints were not about Mark Patterson.
Henare apologises after powerful committee reports on his actions during Treaty Principles vote
Privileges Committee says the Labour MP's haka did not amount to contempt.
Revealed: The electorates proposed to be abolished, renamed
Other electorate changes have also been announced.
Revealed: Peters hadn’t directed ministry to roll back DEI policies despite opposition
He hadn't sent instructions before launching his new bill.
‘Embarrassing’, ‘hypocrites’: Feud over working groups re-erupts between Labour, National
The two political parties had strong words.
Labour recommits to abolishing charter schools after Andersen comments criticised
The Labour MP has defended her comments.
‘Time for a clean-out’: Act reveals major election move
David Seymour is expected to speak to media later about the announcement.
‘High prices, risk of outages’: Warnings to new Energy Minister amid ‘tight’ electricity supply
Here's what he was told when he was appointed.
Govt reject advice to lower cancer screening age further for Māori, Pasifika
The Government is focused on 'need, not race'.
Collins ‘not aware’ of DEI quotas in public service after Peters’ comments
There are targets in a public service plan.
Watch: Winston Peters snaps at DEI questioning about NZ First’s candidate ranking policy
Party leader Winston Peters denies that NZ First's candidate ranking policy is DEI.
Peters says MFAT won’t appoint ‘tikanga lead’, hours after job advertised
The role could pay up to $170,000.
School lunch programme ‘not at risk’ after provider liquidated, Seymour positive about its future
Libelle Group is contracted to deliver approximately 125,000 meals daily.
Collins warns against ‘putting labels’ on people, assuming they’re appointed for DEI
It comes as Winston Peters wants to rid the public service of diversity regulations.
‘A string of slogans rather than solutions’: Hipkins encouraged as he pips Luxon in latest poll
The centre-left bloc continues its upward trend in the latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll.