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Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining
The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.
Audrey Young: Doctor v ex-bank clerk – why the PM dumped Reti for Brown
OPINION: Reti's demotion was brutal, but it had to be done.
Aussie diplomat’s partner pleads guilty to Wellington assault
The man will apply for a discharge without conviction.
Labour leader Hipkins on why his party won’t implode in 2025
Labour is holding its caucus retreat one day after National held its own in Hamilton.
Luxon to deliver reality check on what’s needed to grow economy
A small policy announcement is expected in the PM's State of the Nation speech.
Inside National's caucus retreat as MPs accept reshuffle fate
The party's MPs gathered in Hamilton.
PM’s focus on economic growth in ‘tough times’, Rocket Lab founder to address retreat
Luxon said there would be a renewed focus on bringing more tourists to NZ.
Christopher Luxon speaks from National caucus retreat
Christopher Luxon speaks from the National caucus retreat in Hamilton. Video / NZ Herald
Minimum wage could go higher without significant job losses - officials
The Government went against advice from officials to lift the minimum wage higher.
Parliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demand
Two bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.
An end to the 'cluster' Budget
The Government has scrapped a pilot that gave departments three years of funding at once.
Opinion: Govt's plan to double exports is easier said than done
OPINION: Maybe doubling exports is aspirational. But there is room for improvement.
Simon Wilson: What will Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week?
OPINION: The PM has made some bold changes to his Cabinet, but what about policy?
New Health Minister: Health NZ executive will have to change
Dr Shane Reti lost the portfolio in Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's reshuffle.
'It's very transparent': Parents praise new compulsory structured literacy for schools
How we learn to read and write will completely change for some Kiwi kids.
Incoming Health Minister Simeon Brown to meet Commissioner today
Christopher Luxon insists he still has confidence in Shane Reti.
Karen Chhour steps back from abuse compensation decisions due to own potential payout
Karen Chhour says her work as a minister is part of her healing process.
Claire Trevett: Did Christopher Luxon's reshuffle ruthlessness go far enough?
The Prime Minister's reshuffle was much needed but some ministers got off too lightly.
'Privilege to serve': Dumped Health Minister says he respects Luxon's decision
The Government has faced increasing scrutiny due to pressures within the health sector.
PM Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon reveals Cabinet reshuffle from Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
Health Minister Shane Reti expected to lose portfolio in Christopher Luxon's first reshuffle
The Prime Minister is set to do his first big reshuffle today.
Kāinga Ora’s $1.2m Meadowbank apartments sit vacant for months
Kāinga Ora said its been waiting on final building approval from Auckland Council
Shane Te Pou: Ferry fiasco exposes the peril of political flip-flops on infrastructure
OPINION: Nobody will get all they want – but it’s better than getting nothing,
Politicians to choose Treaty Principles Bill submitters, hearings to begin in 10 days
Hobson's Pledge asks members if they would consider cancelling National Party membership.
Anna Lorck: From Government MP to wellness guru
More than a year after a painful election night defeat, ex-Government MP Anna Lorck is entering the mind and body wellness industry.
Results revealed: Drop in NCEA Level 1 achievement
Result brings 'literacy and numeracy in New Zealand into sharp focus'.
NCEA level 1 pass rate revealed and Ministry of Justice privacy breach | NZ Herald News Update
Figures show how many NCEA students achieved level 1 qualification last year and the Ministry of Justice has been encouraged to check its systems following a privacy breach.
Ghahraman reportedly seen putting items into tote bag at Pak’nSave
The former MP was allegedly observed on CCTV by a member of the store's staff.
David Seymour: The Regulatory Standards Bill will help get our mojo back as a country
OPINION: We’ll see more homes, more jobs, more community - and more hope.
Former MP Golriz Ghahraman under investigation after Pak’nSave shoplifting complaint
Police are looking into the alleged incident.
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming's funeral and California’s fire threat continues | NZ Herald News Update
The funeral for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is in Nelson today and California remains under critical fire threat. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
‘Not what it’s for’: Inside the ministerial wrangling over hiking tourist taxes, then raiding the pot to improve the books
The International Visitor Levy is $100 but documents reveal a tussle behind the scenes.