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Labour says National's plan to put more people in prison will cost millions

National wants harsher sentences and to end Labour's push to reduce prison population.

Harsher sentences, more focus on victims: Luxon lays down the law

Party president claims Labour would lead most 'far-left leaning government in history'.

‘You’d better not jinx it’ PM on his high-stakes trip to China, and whether plane will get off the ground

The PM admits foreign policy isn't his background, but insists he's a fast learner

Why Grant Robertson said no to Taylor Swift funding, David Seymour turns 40

Was Grant Robertson worried Taylor Swift would bump up inflation?

Luxon's 45% election result target a 'stretch goal'

National has not polled in the 40s since 2019, but its leader wants to get back there.

Nicola Willis warns of 'mortgage bomb' at National Party conference

Chris Luxon reminds party members how far the party has come since dark days of 2020

John Key on what PM needs from China trip, and Xi Jinping’s sense of humour

Key recalls one of Xi's jokes - although you probably needed to be there.

Chris Luxon's women drought: Luxon sets a 50% women goal - but men got 75% of good seats

National has only 11 women standing in winnable seats compared to 33 men

John Langley: Breaking the bruising cycle over teachers’ pay

OPINION: Why butt heads over wage negotiations every two or three years?

Auckland, Northland to go first in new water reforms

The Government has introduced new legislation to cover revised Three Waters model.

Care and protection residences on way out - Kelvin Davis

Govt has also defended oversight of Oranga Tamariki.

Barry Soper: Is Michael Wood stinking rich or dishonest?

OPINION: Why Chris Hipkins didn't sack him, to begin with, is beyond belief.

‘Little to no evidence’: Govt monitoring of $640m in PGF money found wanting

The Auditor-General's Office finds no certainty on whether the PGF reset was good value.

PM says Michael Wood had 'blind spot' over shares

Michael Wood has released a brief statement but hasn't yet spoken to media.

ACT proposes rules blocking contractors from claiming rights

Recent Employment Court rulings would make some businesses unviable, says Seymour.

Why are we still waiting for better mental health services?

OPINION: Those in crisis are still not getting the level of support they need.