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Herald NOW: Luxon's press secretary resigns amid allegations he recorded sex workers

PM's deputy press secretary has resigned after "serious and concerning" allegations were made against him. Video / NZ Herald

Home owners to 'almost certainly' face insurance levy hike – David Seymour

The coverage provided by the Natural Hazards Commission is likely to remain unchanged.

Musk slams Trump’s US$4.5t bill as 'disgusting abomination'

The bill promises trillions in tax cuts, increasing the deficit significantly.

Richard Prebble: Govt's $140m school attendance initiative overlooks NZ's missing children crisis

OPINION: Community-based initiatives could be used to get these children back on track.

Millions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiere

Disney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.

Nicola Willis sets aside money for election costings unit

An old proposal to establish a unit to cost election policies has funding.

Govt considering 'demolition' for Chateau Tongariro, deemed a ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025

Options are being investigated for the site, 'including demolition'.

Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery

OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.

Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

'Buzz cut season' for red tape and regulation for hairdressing salons nationwide

David Seymour outlines changes to hairdressing regulations. Video / Supplied

Run it straight: PM on teen's death

Luxon says people need to take 'personal responsibility' following Palmy teen's death. Video / Mark Mitchell

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

Herald NOW: Police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour

Adam Pearse discusses police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty

OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.

Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate

OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.

How much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirement

Simplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers.