Audrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disaster
OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.
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PM defends Govt’s approach to health system in light of ED waiting room death
The woman's death reportedly came after staff had expressed concern about long wait times.
Could NZ follow suit? Luxon questioned on Aussie plans for minimum age for social media
The PM is following developments globally.
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins address the state of NZ's health system
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins speak about the state of NZ's health system following the death of a patient at Rotorua Hospital. Video / Mark Mitchell
Political leaders respond: Is Wellington dying?
Is Wellington dying? The question put to Labour leader Chris Hipkins and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at Parliament this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell
Simon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debate
OPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?
Nats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas Coughlan
OPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.
$604 million boost to New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac
Christopher Luxon announced details of the Government's $604 million boost to the budget of New Zealand’s drug-buying agency Pharmac. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon on the Treaty Principles Bill
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed he had not seen a draft of the bill at Cabinet today. Video / Mark Mitchell
Letters: Why would NZ repeal gun laws?; tough lessons for ABs
OPINION: 'Where were the All Blacks' dropped goal attempts?'
Under the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?
Shane Te Pou: Time for PM to reflect on Kīngi Tūheitia’s call for unity
OPINION: Now to discuss the place of Māori in our culture and politics in the future.
Matthew Hooton: Act’s Treaty bill all about attacking Nats in 2026
OPINION: The Prime Minister faces crucial decisions as his party and country’s leader.
Opinion: This Govt's war on nature is an attack on who we are as Kiwis
OPINION: This great leap backwards is completely unnecessary, won’t speed up development.
Audrey Young: New Māori Queen begins her reign with a deep well of goodwill
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.
Barry Soper: It’s been one hell of a year for Christopher Luxon
OPINION: The day they become Prime Minister is the day the writing’s on the wall.
Maritime Union ‘disgusted and angry’ ferry talks not on Luxon’s agenda
The cancelled contract risked souring relations with South Korea.
Letters: Kīngi Tūheitia’s legacy; Razor's lesson in Boks loss
OPINION: 'Auckland Transport either doesn’t like elderly people or simply doesn’t care.'
Hauraki mayor reaffirms Māori wards for 2025 election
The council unanimously voted to reaffirm its resolution to establish a Māori Ward.
JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
Most older people do not live in such villages, even with 53,000 people there now.
Letters: How PM can honour Kīngi Tūheitia; motorway speed limits
OPINION: 'Business and political leaders just don't get it.'
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money tree
OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.
Audrey Young: The mother of all political questions - Hipkins wades into Māori sovereignty debate
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.
Tonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands Forum
The PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.
'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciary
It comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.
Iwi demand PM acknowledges Māori did not cede sovereignty
Luxon told Parliament Māori ceded sovereignty when signing the Treaty of Waitangi.
'On the world stage': Rotorua group joins PM's delegation
The experienced cultural group will perform four times during a week-long visit.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the country
OPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.
‘Sorry, comrade!’: Disarray in House amid questions over minister calling judge ‘communist’
The House was in disarray on a number of occasions during the questioning.
Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassador
It comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.
Luxon on overturning court ruling & Justice Minister's comments on seafood industry
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is quizzed on Govt plans to overturn a Court of Appeal decision that made customary title easier to get. Video / Mark Mitchell
PM heads to Tonga and SH1 reopens after fatal crash | Focus Morning Bulletin August 27
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, SH1 reopens after fatal crash, Uber ruling benefits all drivers and PM heads to Tonga.
Government tries to legislate its way out of energy crisis
The Government wants to fast-track a liquefied natural gas terminal.
Simon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woes
OPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.