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'UN needs serious reform': Luxon supports change after fiery Trump speech

Donald Trump questioned the point of the UN in a speech to the organisation.

Business groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surcharges

The signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.

Will the 'net zero' target include shipping and aviation emissions?

Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.

New sick leave rules: What changes mean for full-time and part-time workers

Part-time staff will no longer be entitled to a flat 10 sick days each year.

Hopes Government boost to tourism and major events could attract big acts to Hawke's Bay

Garry Craft said the $70 million boost for tourism will benefit tourism in Hawke's Bay.

Watch: ‘I'm here to do a job’ - Defiant Luxon says he’ll remain PM after brutal ranking by CEOs

150 business leaders gave their verdict on the Govt in the Mood of the Boardroom survey.

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions about his leadership

Christopher Luxon spoke to media the airport after business leaders met at the Herald's Mood of the Boadroom event. Video / NZ Herald

Winston Peters speaks after attending UN conference

Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks t omedia after attending UN conference regarding recognising Palestine as a state.

I’m a busy working mum. This is what I thought of Jacinda Ardern’s children’s book

Does the former PM's new picture book Mum's Busy Work relate to the everyday working mum?

‘Unfocused immigration’: NZ First breaks with Govt in rarely used clause over new residency pathways

Two new pathways to NZ residency have been announced for skilled migrants.

UN 'weakest it has ever been', former PM and UN aid agency boss Helen Clark warns

Clark says NZ looks 'odd' as allies move to recognise a Palestinian state.

'Preventable': New research reveals how firearms deaths cost NZ $300m a year

The annual cost of firearms harm is $321m in lives lost and $1.48m in hospital care.

Audrey Young: Luxon leadership strain - what's the strategy on the ninth floor?

OPINION: Luxon's playbook: talk it up - and if people aren't convinced, talk it at length.

'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homes

By working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.

The pressure grows: Will NZ recognise Palestine this week?

Britain, Canada and Australia have already formally recognised Palestine.