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Focus: National deputy leader Nicola Willis on last night's poll
National deputy leader Nicola Willis on last night's poll, saying Christopher Luxon is the right man to lead National. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political Roundup: Hipkins eclipses Ardern with pragmatic refocus on cost of living
New PM has a laser-like focus directed at the working-class politics of West Auckland.
Policy bonfire: PM tells Hosking he's not trying to buy the election
Green Party claims the change will only make future climate targets harder to achieve.
'Racist' post against Asian builders, major benefit boost & new poll favours Labour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 March, 2023
Influencer called out over comments about Asian builders, criticism mounts on the Government’s welfare boost and how the country’s tracking 28 days on from Cyclone Gabrielle in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Simon Wilson: If Auckland's a 'city of culture' why is Wayne Brown cutting arts budgets?
Auckland Council's new budget plans could be savage on the arts.
Claire Trevett: Hipkins pulls out bonfire and cost-of-living combo
A new poll delivered Hipkins a reward and Luxon a warning.
PM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed plan
Chris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.
Govt to spend $2 billion in welfare boost: Are you eligible?
It will see Govt support increase in line with inflation of over 7 per cent.
Speed limit cuts, transport spending on PM’s policy bonfire
About $1 billion in savings had been identified so far to go towards the cyclone recovery.
Bryce Edwards: Political Roundup - The big 'consultocrats' debate needs to carry on
OPINION: It is an issue that very much has Labour on the back foot.
More cops to reduce retail crime, anti-lgbt rhetoric & nationwide teachers strike | Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 March, 2023
The government says more cops on the beat should reduce incidences of retail crime, new wave of anti-lgbt rhetoric online, nzei and post primary teachers association voted to strike this Thursday. Video / NZ Herald
Fake stolen cars - the warning police failed to heed over plate recognition systems
Internal police warning number plate systems were a step towards facial recognition.
Reports of retail crime up nearly 40 per cent, almost 300 incidents every day
National Party says it has a plan to restore law and order.
‘Fabulous’: PM Hipkins visits Big Gay Out, unveils plan to end transmission of HIV
It's the first time the celebration of the rainbow community has been held since 2021.
'No question' over bigger Budget spend post cyclones, says Hipkins
Hipkins said on infrastructure alone estimates were '$4-8 billion'.
Beehive Diaries: Which big names said no to a fight with Chloe Swarbrick?
Chloe Swarbrick is keen to get into the ring - who's too chicken to take her on?
Labour picks candidate to stand for Jacinda Ardern's seat
The Labour Party has selected current list MP Helen White to stand in Mt Albert.
Claire Trevett: Luxon has a big problem - how to stop people liking Hipkins
Hipkins was a twist in the tale National did not predict - and it's struggling to respond.
‘If you send me back I will die’: Dramatic escape for first defector to NZ since Cold War
Ex-Chinese consulate staffer feared his Catholicism was putting his life in danger.
John Roughan: Is the Govt’s about-face post-cyclone or pre-election?
There's been a change in leadership, but is it one of substance?
Lack of evidence roadworkers were threatened with guns led to PM doubting claim
Hipkins disputing the claim added to feelings the Government isn't taking crime seriously.
Health Minister reveals inappropriate use of public funding for Te Whatu Ora advert
It's understood the newsletter containing the advert cost about $14,000.
Ayesha Verrall on health targets, mātauranga Māori - and being struck by lightning
The Health Minister sits down for a chat with the NZ Herald's Thomas Coughlan.
Chris Hipkins takes part in traditional Samoan siva
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is invited to take part in a traditional Samoan siva (dance) at the Samoan stage at the Polyfest today. Video / Candice Luke
Labour MP Tāmati Coffey to retire from politics at upcoming election
Coffey will retire after six years in Parliament.
Chris v Chris: Did Luxon or Hipkins win the best for the week?
It was a good poll for Hipkins, and a good policy for Luxon - but who won?
‘They’re leaving for the lifestyle’: Teachers are struggling to work under pressure
The role of school principal has high turnover due to the mounted pressures on staff.
PM doesn’t see kids 'anywhere near enough'; answers ZB listeners' questions
The PM spent an hour with host Kerre Woodham.
PM, National disagree on Hipkins’ ram raid record - who’s got the numbers right?
Ram raid data is a complex matter but politicians know how to use it to their advantage.
Health Minister promises extra funding if community nursing pay disparity found
Te Whatu Ora to re-investigate whether community nurses are missing out.
50,000 teachers to strike, hospital wait times balloon & Labour Party in the lead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 March, 2023
Educators prepare for one of the country’s biggest ever strikes, new CCTV footage in search for missing doctor and new poll reveals what Kiwis think of our new Prime Minister in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Wafer-thin lead: Labour overtakes National in new poll; where the others sit
Labour beats National in new poll, but Greens near threshold of leaving Parliament.