Labour reserves judgment on Govt’s caps to sentencing discounts
Judges will soon only be able to discount sentences by up to 40%.
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Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.
Simon Wilson: The real reasons for Winston Peters' war on wokeness
OPINION: The war on wokeness is one of Donald Trump's special gifts to this country.
Why Auckland Uni's compulsory NZ history course is sparking debate
Students are divided; some find the course valuable, others see it as irrelevant.
Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address
Winston Peters speaks to the media following his 'State of the Nation' address in Christchurch. Video / NZ Herald
‘What happens next?’ Calls for local solutions to school lunch problems
Libelle Group's liquidation raises concerns about school lunch programme's stability.
Would Jesus vote for Act? Church leaders respond
David Seymour may be joking but he's still missing the point, say Christian leaders.
Act Party has announced it is looking to stand candidates
The Act Party has announced it is looking to stand candidates in the upcoming local council elections, saying it’s “time for a clean-out”.
Jesus ‘very well might support Act’: David Seymour
The party would endorse a mayoral candidate if Christ hypothetically came back to stand.
David Seymour not ruling out supporting Mayoral candidates and the potential second coming of Christ
Act leader David Seymour is not ruling out supporting Mayoral candidates, in the event of a potential second coming of Christ. Video / Mark Mitchell
Prime Minister's India trip and Act reveals local body election move | NZ Herald News Update
Narendra Modi calls for Christopher Luxon's support to address anti-India activities in New Zealand and Act reveals it is looking for candidates to run in local body elections.
Opinion: Why ‘woke’ debate misses the mark on justice and equality
'Woke' originated with African Americans urging awareness of injustice.
‘Time for a clean-out’: Act reveals major election move
David Seymour is expected to speak to media later about the announcement.
Real Living selling The Avenue apartments at Remuera Gardens retirement village
Company established an $80 million facility with the ANZ to fund The Avenue.
‘Good fkn hiding’: Waititi reshares social media post comparing his lawns to Seymour
The Act Party has condemned the post.
Claire Trevett: Polls point to white-knuckle year for National MPs and Luxon
Luxon's insurance policies are his coalition partners' and National's love of power.
‘Perversion of academic freedom’: Seymour slams Auckland Uni Te Tiriti course
The university has defended the courses, saying they are relevant to studies.
Audrey Young: Bayly’s 2-week holiday becomes 3; school lunches flown in from Oz
OPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.
Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament
Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.
‘Fantastic’: Stanford, Seymour met as school lunch debacle continues
Meeting followed liquidation of a key lunch provider, child receiving second-degree burns.
Revealed: Pita Pit and Subway were runners-up to school lunch Govt contract
Pita Pit and Subway were runners-up for the revamped school lunch contract.
Editorial: Polls show Christopher Luxon’s leadership challenge
OPINION: Luxon slips behind Hipkins as voters signal doubts about National's leader.
Thomas Coughlan: National MPs’ faces tell story of gloomy polls
National MPs' faces told the story of the party's fading faith in its leader.
Pharmac’s relationship with patients critiqued during meetings
Pharmac CEO Sarah Fitt resigned last month as two reviews were being completed.
Why Richard Prebble’s tribunal resignation is stirring political debate
Prebble cited concerns over the tribunal's direction.
Editorial: Next Reserve Bank Governor needs to have more than just the right qualifications
OPINION: Adrian Orr's departure is not only a shock but is embarrassing for New Zealand.
Audrey Young: Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Trump comments
OPINION: Phil Goff has paid a heavy but justifiable price for his lapse in judgment.
Opinion: NZ governments enjoy an ‘executive paradise’ – a longer parliamentary term won’t change that
OPINION: If passed, the bill will inject more uncertainty into public life, not less.
Seymour, Stanford fail again to meet on school lunches amid diary issues
Seymour said the pair 'would get to it'.
Richard Prebble: Why I resigned from the Waitangi Tribunal
OPINION: I will not participate in turning the Treaty into a socialist manifesto.
‘Blind to the effects of poverty’: Hipkins scorns Luxon over school lunches debacle
PM Luxon: 'There are a number of issues and the meals are not up to scratch.'
Ryan Bridge: MPs are short-sighted, I'll be voting yes for a four-year Parliament term
OPINION: There’s no doubt politics and politicians are currently far too short-sighted.
Bruce Cotterill: Who’s at fault on school lunches?
OPINON: An attitude of ingratitude has poisoned the school lunch rollout.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.