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Opinion: A government making decisions that can be delivered will make a change.
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OPINION: To succeed this time, they need to reflect on the historical context.
Journalist’s 'insane' journey in search for fiscal holes in 1800 page budget
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson also launched a research mission.
Govt to set up expert advisory group after Cook Strait ferry budget blowout
The group will provide independent assurance on how to proceed with the ferry service.
Activist in Santa disguise defaces Israel embassy in Wellington
It's not the first time paint has been used to protest Israel's actions in Gaza.
Chris Hipkins wants to reset the Labour Party and himself
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Political Roundup: Dark political clouds before Christmas
OPINION: Commentators are still evaluating Nicola Willis’ mini-budget.
200 more hospital ED security guards to counter 'unacceptable' violence
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'Support for Ukraine’s sovereignty remains strong and constant' - Luxon tells Zelenskyy
The two leaders spoke this morning about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
'Strange bedfellows': Politicians trade last barbs in final Parliamentary debate
MPs from across the House have made their last speeches before rising for Christmas.
Opinion: Is banning transgender women in sports even a pressing issue?
OPINION: Are the Govt's priorities correct in banning trans athletes from sports?
Political Round-up: The mini-sausage budget & Luxon considers joining Aukus
OPINION: Nicola Willis didn’t have any better names.
A day after criticising fiscal cliffs, the new Government announced one of its own
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Coromandel party, mini-Budget blame and vape regulations | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 21
Coromandel locals party in the streets as holidaymakers return, Nicola Willis holds the former finance minister accountable and disposable vapes go up in smoke under new regulations in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Māori language board chair says Govt’s planned order on te reo use is illegal
Piripi Walker says the language is protected by having official status.
Shane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwi
Ngāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.
Te reo has been diminished by governments before. But doing it in 2023 takes bravado
OPINION: You might have thought the place of te reo was cemented into our national life.
Willis still forecasts tax cuts despite gloomy economic outlook
The new Government says it is committed to its tax cut plan despite the worsening economy.
NZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisation
The leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.
Chris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA law
The Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.
Covid conspiracy theorist Billy Te Kahika sentenced again
It's the second time he's faced sentencing this year.
Speaker's apology to Chris Hipkins over Luxon Tesla
Apology followed exchange over Telsa owned by Luxon's wife.
Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
Luxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pact
Australia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.
Resource management laws scrapped under Urgency
Bishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Govt faces tough trade-offs to improve books
The work starts now for Finance Minister Nicola Willis.
Focus: Nicola Willis details mini-Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis outlines the Government's mini-Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon arrives in Sydney
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State Highway 25A, mini-budget and Blockhouse Bay crossing | Focus Morning Bulletin, December 20
State Highway 25A re-opens, the moment of truth for finance minister Nicola Willis and Auckland Transport’s costly plans for Blockhouse Bay in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Jacinda Ardern's legacy: Barry Soper, Audrey Young on how former PM will be remembered
Ardern quit politics in January in a surprise move pre-election.