Nicola Willis initially said pay equity changes had nothing to do with the Budget.
Opposition parties outraged over electricity tips as interest rates rise.
ANALYSIS: Is National’s decision to rule out Te Paati Māori a clever ploy or cock-up?
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.